THE ROCK ON CAMPUS

The Organization

The Rock on Campus is a registered charity governed by a Board of Directors that seeks to accomplish three primary objectives. 

The primary goal is to provide chaplain services to students and staff on community college campuses.   Chaplains seek to 'be there' for students and staff, offer friendship in confidence, listen to, pray for, provide spiritual care as requested.  The Rock on Campus also provides a venue for campus ministry, allowing students the opportunity to be involved in and grow in their faith while in attendance at college.  Chaplains engage students in dialogue and find ways that give students and staff permission to explore how faith makes a difference each and every day.

The Rock on Campus also engages churches in the local community by linking students to a place that they can call their spiritual home while in school.  In addition, The Rock on Campus assists local faith communities in establishing and developing young adult ministry.  Seminars for parents on how to prepare for the post secondary years are available for booking.

Finally, The Rock on Campus is engaged in establishing and developing campus ministry models and planting qualified chaplains on community college campuses across Ontario and Canada by involving local churches into the world of young adults and by presenting a vision for caring for young adults during their post secondary years, and providing a rationale for staying in church when they graduate.

The People

Francois Kruger is a licensed minister and currently serves as the Executive Director of The Rock on Campus based out of London, Ontario where he is the Lead Chaplain at Fanshawe College.

Francois began as a campus chaplain appointed to Fanshawe in the Fall of 1995 by Ridgeview Community Church after serving in youth ministry for seven years. Since that time, campus ministry and chaplaincy have become a vital component in the lives of hundreds of students and a 'who-to-go-to' resource to the college for its spiritual needs. Chaplaincy also offers spiritual care in a variety of situations where the professional services of clergy is required.

Francois is happily married to Sandra and has 3 daughters who are the joy of his life. He attends Forest City Bible Church in northwest London, loves to read about what's going on in contemporary culture, and is an avid Montreal Canadiens fan.

Francois can be reached at: fkruger@therockoncampus.org

Nancy Gatten is our Administrative Associate. 

Nancy joined 'the Rock' in the fall of 2008 and brings a wealth of customer service experience.  Currently employed full-time at Creation Bookstore in London, Ontario, Nancy will be assisting in the office of The Rock on Campus and, with a professional approach to our office activities, demonstrate exceptional care for the details of 'the Rock.'

Nancy is married to Don and has twin adult sons.  Don and Nancy attend Summerside Community Church in south London.

To contact Nancy regarding any administrative matters you can reach Nancy atoffice@therockoncampus.org

Rielly McLaren joined The Rock on Campus in July of 2009.  Rielly serves as the Chaplain to St Clair College in Windsor, where he is also a chaplain at St Leonard's House, and serves as the Outreach Pastor at New Song Church.  He is presently working with St Clair students to create a venue for ministry as he awaits official status from college administrators. 

Rielly brings to chaplaincy and campus ministry a passion for people to connect with God and is  a talented musician to boot!  Rielly's loves to chat and you can connect with Rielly by email atrielly@therockoncampus.org

Dan Helps: Dan joined our team September 1st 2010.  Dan brings to The Rock a wealth of experience and a passion for young adults.  Students at Lambton College in Sarnia will get to see Dan taking time over coffee to listen and to encourage growth in faith and providing pastoral care where needed.

Dan starts walking the halls in early September, and he can be reached by email at dan@therockoncampus.org

Conestoga College: we're talking...

Fleming College: a formal invitation has been made!!

Sheridan College: rumours of interest abound!!

To contact the organization for further information by mail, our mailing address is:

     Francois Kruger, The Rock on Campus, Box 848, Granton, Ontario, N0M 1V0

Helping students journey along the road of life...

(reprinted from http://www.therockoncampus.org/5.html )