This week, I headed back to college... but not to take classes. I had the privilege of speaking to two youth ministry classes at Colorado Christian University. I was asked to speak about the importance of networking within youth ministry and also share more about National Network of Youth Ministries. I had a great time … Continue reading Let’s Pray for the Next Generation of Youth Workers
The Future of this Blog
Hey, everyone! I'm currently in brainstorming mode around what to do with this blog moving forward. Those of you who have followed it for a while know that this has happened every so many years, where I will begin to think about its purpose. For this post, I want to throw out a few things … Continue reading The Future of this Blog
Answering the Call to Missions with NNYM
My wife and I would like to share some exciting news with you all! After benefiting from healthy youth worker networks and volunteering for over six years to help facilitate healthy networks, I’m answering God’s call to step into a full-time missionary role with National Network of Youth Ministries! Before I explain more about what … Continue reading Answering the Call to Missions with NNYM
3 Tips to Keep Parents Informed
Student ministry is interesting in that our ministry is not just to the teenagers. It is also to the parents. And one thing I've learned over the years is that parents really want to be informed. The more they are informed about the ministry, what is going on, and how we want to partner with … Continue reading 3 Tips to Keep Parents Informed
5 Steps to Keep Teens from Graduating from Their Faith
Graduation season is almost here! All across America, high school seniors are getting excited to finish their education and graduate. Many churches, however, are not too excited, because they fear these students will also graduate from their faith in God. And I'm sure many of you are familiar with the unfortunate statistics for those who … Continue reading 5 Steps to Keep Teens from Graduating from Their Faith
20 Church Super Bowl Party Ideas
The NFL's "big game" is right around the corner, which can be a great chance for you to host a party for your church or youth group. And while it can be really fun to get together with a bunch of Christians, events like this could be great opportunities to invite non-churched friends! But what … Continue reading 20 Church Super Bowl Party Ideas
Using Email Templates
Ever since I learned about the concept of efficiency in my college sociology class, I’ve been intrigued. While it can definitely be overdone at times, there is also a positive side of pursuing efficiency. For instance, in ministry, the more efficient we can become at certain aspects of ministry, the more we can spend time … Continue reading Using Email Templates
Celebrate the Wins
What has God done in your ministry lately? What are some wins? Whose life has He been changing? What hurdle has He helped you overcome? Where has He shown up in a leader's life? What as He said through someone that was just what someone needed to hear? Where has He supplied exactly what was … Continue reading Celebrate the Wins
We Need Each Other
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com A few years ago, I heard a speaker talk about how God is inherently in community because of the Trinity. And then he created us to be in community with Him and with each other. While I could probably write an entire chapter or two on the significance of … Continue reading We Need Each Other
Facing the Past in Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for LoveThyNerd. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. SPOILER WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Do not read if you have not seen this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you! Can we really … Continue reading Facing the Past in Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 5
Steve Cullum 