Our Arvada network had an awesome worship night on April 10. They had 125 students and 45 leaders from 18 churches/ministries. During the event, they split up and prayed over the 38 are schools that were represented. And at the end of the night, 10 students made first-time decisions to place their trust in Jesus! … Continue reading Arvada Network Celebrates Big Worship Night
Productive Trip to Colorado Springs
On April 3, I had a great trip down to Colorado Springs to meet up with 3 area youth-focused ministries. Focus on the Family: We’re working with them to help get the word out about our “Footprints on Campus” prayer initiative, along with encouraging individuals and churches to adopt schools around them (more info about … Continue reading Productive Trip to Colorado Springs
Climbing the Mountain Together
One of our newest youth ministry networks in Colorado has hit the ground running. While the Arvada-area group started just 4 months ago, they have been meeting regularly and already have a big vision. [Photo by Eric Sanman on Pexels.com] It all started with the faithful and dedicated youth leaders at Storyline Church. After doing … Continue reading Climbing the Mountain Together
Speaking at Another Church in Town
This last Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak at another youth group in town. It was a great experience, where I was able to not only give their youth pastor a night off from teaching, but I also got to visit his youth group, meet his students and leaders, and see how he does … Continue reading Speaking at Another Church in Town
Youth Pastor Conferences 2024
Would you like to attend a conference this year, but you don't know what's out there? I put together this list of ones I know are happening in 2024 that are specifically focused on Student and/or NextGen Ministry. (I will continue updating this list as I find more details and events, ) Captivate and Connect• … Continue reading Youth Pastor Conferences 2024
Back to Basics: Learning While Leading (First Few Years Conference)
I recently had the opportunity to serve youth leaders who are in their first few years of ministry. This is the second time I've served at this conference, and I wrote about it for NNYM. Here is an excerpt. Read the full post on the NNYM blog. Being a youth leader is difficult. While our … Continue reading Back to Basics: Learning While Leading (First Few Years Conference)
Continuing to Dream About Youth Ministry in Breckenridge
Earlier this year, God put me in contact with a couple children’s pastors in Breckenridge, CO, who have a huge heart for teens in their community. Unfortunately, almost all the churches in that area don’t have the ability to hire youth pastors. But since then, I’ve been having regular conversations with some of their local … Continue reading Continuing to Dream About Youth Ministry in Breckenridge
Planning for Colorado Winter Camps 2024
One of our strongest and biggest youth ministry networks in Colorado is the one surrounding Colorado Winter Camps. This collaborative event takes place over 6 weekends in January and February. In 2024, we plan to have 3 middle school camps, 2 high school camps, and 1 young adult camp. In total, we’ll have around 2500-3000 … Continue reading Planning for Colorado Winter Camps 2024
PACT Coaching Training in Dallas
As I think back to all the mentors and coaches who have helped me, I’m so thankful God is now allowing me to do that for others. So to be better prepared for that, I headed to the Dallas, TX, area for coaching training through PACT Ministries. This partner ministry of NNYM’s seeks to develop … Continue reading PACT Coaching Training in Dallas
How To: Youth Group Permission Slips, Release Forms, and Waivers
"Can I see an example of the permission slips you use for your youth group?" This is a question I see quite often within youth pastor groups online. While the question itself is awesome—I love their desire to be a wise leader—I would argue this is the wrong place to go for help. Let me … Continue reading How To: Youth Group Permission Slips, Release Forms, and Waivers
Steve Cullum 