The National Youth Workers Convention was filled with so many great things this year, but one thing I was not prepared for was all the connections I would make. Rather, I was not prepared for all the connections the Holy Spirit arranged for me to have. So today, I just wanted to run through some … Continue reading So Many Connections (NYWC 2018)
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Be our Guest (NYWC 2018)
As the first "Big Room" at National Youth Workers Convention began this year, Tommy Woodard of The Skit Guys took the stage, but he was soon joined by a host of other veteran youth workers from DYM, Orange, and Youth Specialties in a song and dance number straight out of Beauty and the Beast. I … Continue reading Be our Guest (NYWC 2018)
YS Honors Past with Excitement for the Future (NYWC 2018)
Earlier this year, Download Youth Ministry and Orange announced they would be purchasing Youth Specialties, a longtime youth ministry resource organization known for the National Youth Worker Convention, among many other things. Of course, there was some speculation on how it would go. YS has had their ups and downs over the years, and many … Continue reading YS Honors Past with Excitement for the Future (NYWC 2018)
Youth Workers Unite (NYWC 2018)
From the very first speaker at the National Youth Workers Convention this year, one thing was evident. A central theme emerged that God and the Youth Specialties leaders clearly wanted to get across to us: It’s time to stop comparing, competing, and fighting. Instead, we need to start uniting in our efforts to reach the … Continue reading Youth Workers Unite (NYWC 2018)
How to Best Use Video Games with Students
I just recently started blogging for Youth Specialties, and my first article has been published. Below, you will find a quick snippet and a link to read the rest of the article on their website. The video game world has had its ups and downs. From the crash of 1983 to the rise of casual … Continue reading How to Best Use Video Games with Students
Equip and Empower to Create Space
A few weeks ago, I went to DYM 200 and was reminded that I am not God. (Yes, that seems incredibly obvious, but I encourage you to read my blog about that to learn more.) In an attempt to act out on that truth, I've began planning ahead handing off even more in ministry. One … Continue reading Equip and Empower to Create Space
Overcoming Burnout with James Sabin (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 34)
On episode 34 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview James Sabin, the youth and family pastor at Kingdom Church in Westover, WV. Over the past few years, though, James has been struggling through burnout and all that has come from that. Now, on the other side of it, he shares his story to hopefully … Continue reading Overcoming Burnout with James Sabin (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 34)
Pizza Calculator (iOS Shortcut)
If you've served in student ministry longer than a month, you have probably found yourself in this situation (cue the pitch music): You need to feed a bunch of teenagers. Pizza! Yes, let's do pizza! But how many do I order for this group? And where do I order from? Maybe you're on a trip … Continue reading Pizza Calculator (iOS Shortcut)
10 Reasons to Attend the Orange Conference
Many years ago, I was introduced to the XP3 student ministry curriculum from Orange. I didn't know much about the whole Orange thing at that time, but I did hear they had an annual conference. So, in 2010, I attended my first Orange Conference. I was somewhat overwhelmed, but I had a great time and … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Attend the Orange Conference
Visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
My wife and I recently visited the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Here's a quick video compilation from our trip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tixX-Fd8z18
Steve Cullum 