This April will be my third trip to the Orange Conference. It has become something that I look forward to each spring, as it is a staple in my growth as a minister. However, I have begun to think about why I am so excited about OC12. What are the main reasons I am looking … Continue reading What am I Most Looking Forward to at Orange Conference 2012?
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Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
It is that time of year again -- Orange Week! Several bloggers around the world will be flooding the inter-webs with thoughts on Orange, the Orange Conference, and family ministry. For those not "in the know" about Orange, it is essentially a philosophy of how to combine the church and family. These are two institutions … Continue reading Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
One of the areas of youth/student ministry that I strongly believe is lacking in American churches is the transition to college. We do a good job of meeting teenagers while they are in middle school and high school, but often, we do very little after graduation. After reading The Slow Fade last year, it has … Continue reading High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
This morning, I received a phone call from my father, where he proceeds to tell me my sister was involved in a car accident. To sum up what happened, her and a friend were rear-ended while sitting on the side of the road. She has been released from the hospital with a mild concussion, neck … Continue reading Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
Orange and Upward Partnering Together
Two of my favorite organizations have announced they are officially partnering up for future ministry. Orange, the people behind most the family ministry things I talk about, and Upward, a church-sponsored sports league, will soon be joining forces. The curriculum writers at Orange will be providing three components of Upwards' experience -- the weekly practice devotions … Continue reading Orange and Upward Partnering Together
What would you like to hear about this year?
This year, one of my goals is to blog more. This will involve more general things about my life too, because I don't feel I always have a ton of insight to share about ministry. The question is, though, what would you like to hear about this year? What types of things do you want … Continue reading What would you like to hear about this year?
YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Ever since my wife received her Kindle as a birthday gift last year, I have loved the idea of digital books. In fact, I eventually bought myself one, and we are in the process of trying to figure out how to get all our bookshelves onto these little devices. Brandon Schmidt over at Youth Pastor … Continue reading YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Trans-Siberian Orchestra for an Early Birthday Present
You've heard me say this on several occasions, but my wife is awesome! This time, she got me tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra this past Sunday. It was for their Christmas tour, and it was amazing! They had a great show. I took several photos and a couple videos. Even though I thought they turned … Continue reading Trans-Siberian Orchestra for an Early Birthday Present
Happy Thanksgiving 2011
This week, giving thanks is on the mind of many Americans. We are not only giving thanks for the many people who helped our country begin with all its freedoms, but we give thanks for those people around us. As I ponder these things, I am reminded by Paul's words to the Thessalonians, where he … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2011
Equipping Small Group Leaders For Upcoming XP3 Students Series
Equipping and empowering adult small group leaders is the only way to significantly grow a sustainable youth ministry beyond yourself. This is a common thread I have encountered throughout my Bible college years, seminary and at The Orange Conference. I was asked by XP3 to share my thoughts on how we equip small group leaders … Continue reading Equipping Small Group Leaders For Upcoming XP3 Students Series
Steve Cullum 