One of the most exciting things about Orange is its approach to all-church ministry. If you are familiar with their family ministry philosophy, you already know that it is more than just a plan for kids and student ministry. It's actually something that can transform how your entire church does ministry -- to kids, students, … Continue reading Bring Your Team to Orange Tour
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Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon with Noah’s Ark
One of the things I love doing is networking with other youth workers. I especially love it when it intersects with my love of the outdoors. Yesterday, my wife and I had the privilege of joining several other youth pastors and volunteers from Colorado in Buena Vista to raft the Browns Canyon section of the … Continue reading Whitewater Rafting in Browns Canyon with Noah’s Ark
Creating a Volunteer Strategy in Student Ministry (OC18)
The longer I am in student ministry, the more I realize that there are so many things involved in making it happen. You have all the more traditional things like teaching, games, worship, trips, and regular communication, but you also have other elements that have been added over time. In many settings, the student ministry … Continue reading Creating a Volunteer Strategy in Student Ministry (OC18)
The Orange Conference 2018 Recap (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 28)
On this episode of The Student Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins, Tom Bump, David Maddron, and Tom Pounder join Steve Cullum to talk about their experience at The Orange Conference 2018. For those who are regular listeners, you will notice a departure from the regular setup in this episode. These five guys were asked by Orange … Continue reading The Orange Conference 2018 Recap (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 28)
Volunteer Song from The Orange Conference 2018 (OC18)
Every year at The Orange Conference, they honor volunteers in some way. This year, they hopped on the Hamilton hype train and did a parody of "Alexander Hamilton." (Please forgive the shakiness of the footage, as I didn't have time to get the tripod setup.) https://youtu.be/lJ1smOpQWIc [Photo provided by Sterling Graves.]
What if… Just Jesus? (OC18)
As I've mentioned before, this year's theme at The Orange Conference 2018 was "One Voice." The idea behind this is that we can do more when we work together. This thought is applicable to many situations, but there was one that stood out to me more than some others -- that we should work together … Continue reading What if… Just Jesus? (OC18)
Learning to Layer and Let Go (OC18)
Going into The Orange Conference 2018, I knew the theme was about working together. When it came to the workshops, though, I chose them a couple months ago. I picked them by just focusing on where I thought I needed some help. At this point, the conference is just over halfway complete, and I've been sensing … Continue reading Learning to Layer and Let Go (OC18)
It’s Orange Conference Time Again! (OC18)
This week, I'll be down at The Orange Conference 2018 in Atlanta with the rest of our family ministry staff at LifeBridge. As I have done in previous years, I'm also on the official blogging team for the conference. For those of you who are new to my blog, here is what that means: I'll … Continue reading It’s Orange Conference Time Again! (OC18)
Knowing, Showing, & Growing with Tim Wadsworth (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 27)
In episode 27 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Tim Wadsworth, who is currently the Student Pastor at North Hills Church in Taylors/Greenville, South Carolina. After pursuing a career in music, God called him to serve as a student minister in his home town, where he has been leading for over eight years. Not only will Tim … Continue reading Knowing, Showing, & Growing with Tim Wadsworth (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 27)
Quick Update and Some Prayer Requests
Hey, everyone! This past month has been extremely busy. In fact, ever since I moved to Colorado, I've not had a lot of time to just rest and reflect, so I wanted to take a moment to do that today and then ask for some prayer. First of all, the weather in northern Colorado is … Continue reading Quick Update and Some Prayer Requests
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