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)
Steve’s Blog
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
Leading through Change with Ben Patterson (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 26)
In episode 26 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I interview Ben Patterson. Ben is currently the lead student pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, Colorado. He's been at his current church for a couple years and has already had to lead through a few changes. He also has his own youth group at home … Continue reading Leading through Change with Ben Patterson (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 26)
3 Important Components of Regular Student Ministry Meetings
One of the most important parts of student ministry is equipping and empowering others. There are many ways to go about this, but one of simplest ways is through regular meetings. We have them once a month. And because I don't like long meetings and I value people's time, I keep them to one hour … Continue reading 3 Important Components of Regular Student Ministry Meetings
Reflections on the Life and Ministry of Billy Graham
Today, one of the greatest modern evangelists has passed from this life into eternity with our Heavenly Father. Only God knows how many people Billy Graham helped to know Jesus over his 99 years on Earth, and I can say with certainty that he is one of the people I'll be so glad to meet … Continue reading Reflections on the Life and Ministry of Billy Graham
Give Back by Volunteering at The Orange Conference
Over the years, I've really enjoyed going to conferences and other events where I get the opportunity to learn, but I also enjoy connecting with others. In fact, I might even like that more. I was just talking to a friend the other day about another event, though, in which I'd really like to take … Continue reading Give Back by Volunteering at The Orange Conference
Don’t Forget about Yourself (YMLX 2018)
As the Youth Ministry Leadership Exchange came to a close, the team from Orange, DYM, and Fuller urged us to turn our focus inward. While we all probably agree that we should put God first and others second by serving them, so often in ministry, we completely about ourselves. And yes, we should be serving, … Continue reading Don’t Forget about Yourself (YMLX 2018)
Creating Safe Places in our Ministries (YMLX 2018)
Day 3 at the Youth Ministry Leadership Exchange started to bring it home and get a lot more practical. Tom Shefchunas and an expert panel talked about the real parts of ministry -- how are we creating safe environments for students to share their struggles? Tom started by sharing some of the questions he has been … Continue reading Creating Safe Places in our Ministries (YMLX 2018)
Partnering with Parents (YMLX 2018)
As day 2 of the Youth Ministry Leadership Exchange came to a close, we moved to the topic of parents. Specifically, we talked about the importance of partnering with them in our student ministries. It all started with a comedy routine from Andy Stanley's son, Andrew, who was hilarious. Then, Kara Powell, Kristen Ivy, Reggie Joiner, … Continue reading Partnering with Parents (YMLX 2018)
