Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Youth Specialties. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. There is only so much time in the day! How am I supposed to get it all done? I don’t know how many times I have asked myself this question. Seriously, if I … Continue reading 5 Time Management Tips for Youth Pastors
The Smell of Coffee and the Dominican Republic
It's amazing how smells can take you back! In fact, it's amazing how any of our senses can trigger memories. Seeing photos and videos of past experiences are incredible. I've also had it happen with music, instantly tapping into the time I attended a concert, watched a movie, or played a video game. And as … Continue reading The Smell of Coffee and the Dominican Republic
The Pursuit of Power in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4
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 Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Do not read if you have not seen this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you! What … Continue reading The Pursuit of Power in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4
Easter 2021 in 2 Parts
A glimpse into this youth pastor's heart on Easter 2021: 2 hours before worship services begins... I sit in anticipation. In just a few hours, people begin pouring into our church building. Many of them will not have been in one for quite some time. Due to the pandemic, even those who normally attend worship … Continue reading Easter 2021 in 2 Parts
How to Recruit a Great Student Ministry Team
I need more volunteer leaders! Haven't we all been there in ministry? I frequently see questions about recruiting in my various youth ministry communities. Questions like: How do I build a team? How do I get more people to join our team? How to I get the right people on our team? How do I … Continue reading How to Recruit a Great Student Ministry Team
COVID-19 Reflections: One Year Later
We've officially been in a global pandemic for a year. So today, I thought I would share a few thoughts and reflections as I think back to this last year. [Disclaimer: Some countries were experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic before we were in the United States, meaning they have been enduring this for … Continue reading COVID-19 Reflections: One Year Later
5 Methods to Ongoing Development
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Youth Specialties. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. Leaders are learners, right? You have probably heard this saying many times. Maybe it’s a cliché, but it still rings true. If we are going to lead well, we have to keep learning … Continue reading 5 Methods to Ongoing Development
5 Youth Ministry Fixtures that Need to Die by 2025
Below is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Youth Specialties. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire piece. Youth ministry does not have a deep history. While some historians point to its mid-19th century roots, modern youth ministry really started in the 1940s. Over the years, we have seen many … Continue reading 5 Youth Ministry Fixtures that Need to Die by 2025
Thank Your Team
This week, I mailed off a handful of handwritten thank you cards to our team. And before you start thinking about telling me I did a good job, I need to tell you they weren't written by me. They were written by someone in our church that has no direct ties to our student ministry. … Continue reading Thank Your Team
Restless Restoration in “The Siege” (The Mandalorian – Chapter 12)
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 Mandalorian. Do not read if you have not seen this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you! The Razor Crest was severely … Continue reading Restless Restoration in “The Siege” (The Mandalorian – Chapter 12)
Steve Cullum 