We all talk about the staggering number of teenagers that step away from the church after they graduate high school. One of the biggest ways to keep teenagers involved in church is to actually get them involved. So, here are a few areas where teens can serve in your church!
Dear Youth Pastor, Guard Your Day Off!
We're told to honor the Sabbath, but why do many people in ministry have such a hard time doing it? Here are a few things I've learned about guarding your day off.
Taking the Leap
What's your next leap of faith? And what's holding you back from stepping out and following God?
Pray and Vote!
As the Presidential Primaries are in full swing, I want to take a moment to encourage you to do two things: pray and vote!
Discipleship with 3 Simple Questions
We've started using these 3 simple questions in our high school ministry, and it's started to make a difference already!
Leaving a Legacy
My great grandmother recently taught me what leaving a legacy is all about, and I am so grateful for this final lesson!
Looking Back on 2015
I feel like every year, I hear people say things like, "It's hard to believe this year is almost over!" or, "Wow, the new year is almost here!" This leads me to believe a couple of things, but mostly it seems that the years fly by. Obviously, one year is not shorter than another, apart … Continue reading Looking Back on 2015
Giving Thanks
As cliche as it might sound, I've decided to share a Thanksgiving-themed blog post today. So, here are 5 of the things for which I am most thankful!
God is Still at Work
Over the past few weeks, I've had so many opportunities to see God at work! There are several people we are close to who are going through some difficult times. Some of them have serious health issues. Others are struggling with spiritual stuff. The fact is that we know a lot of people who are … Continue reading God is Still at Work
Back to the Basics
One of my friends and student ministry team members were talking last night after our middle school youth group about the importance of getting back to the basics. He mentioned how it is important in almost all aspects of life. I recently noticed this when I was preparing a lesson for the middle schoolers. When … Continue reading Back to the Basics
Steve Cullum 