Are you a parent or youth leader? Have you worried a bit about the safety of social networking, specifically Facebook? If so, I have the resource for you. ConnectSafely and the iKeepSafe Coalition have put together a 32-page guide called, "A Parent's Guide to Facebook." Also, there is a link below giving you a quick … Continue reading YM Resource – A Parent’s Guide to Facebook
YM Resource – Teen Chat Decoder Dictionary
If you are a youth worker or parent and have ever asked yourself, "What does that even mean?" when a teen sends you a text message, then this tool is for you. With the way culture is going, teenagers have even began moving "text speak" into their everyday spoken language. So, if you need help deciphering what … Continue reading YM Resource – Teen Chat Decoder Dictionary
Choosing Who to Cheat
A few years back, Andy Stanley wrote a book entitled, "Choosing to Cheat: Who Wins When Family and Work Collide?" In it, one of his main ideas is that we often have to choose to cheat in life. The question is who will we cheat. When it comes down to it, most of our cheating … Continue reading Choosing Who to Cheat
YM Resource – FamilyFriendlyVideoGames.com
Many of you know that one of my biggest hobbies is video games. In fact, I even blog for a site called WiiNintendo. This has taken me to places I never thought I would be, including the E3 Expo. Because I also am a student minister, I often think about how I can combine these … Continue reading YM Resource – FamilyFriendlyVideoGames.com
Thoughts Behind Summer Programming
As many already know, our student ministry programming takes a different look in the summer. We do not simply cancel our weekly programs; we just take another approach. There are many reasons behind this. Another youth minister, who serves at a church in Michigan, recently put together some of his thoughts on why they similarly … Continue reading Thoughts Behind Summer Programming
YM Resource – Bible College Scholarships
Are you really wanting to attend a Bible college, but finances are standing in the way? I know what you mean. Public/state universities are expensive enough, and most private schools are even more of a strain on the bank account. If you are looking for some extra help, I wanted to pass along 2 scholarship … Continue reading YM Resource – Bible College Scholarships
YM Resource – Basic Guitar version 1.0
Many of you already know, but I have been teaching guitar for the past couple years. Why do I do this? Well, it mainly has to do with what I know God has called me to do -- to reach out to students with Christ's love. One way of doing that has been through a … Continue reading YM Resource – Basic Guitar version 1.0
YM Resource – Teen Devotional Suggestions
NEW ADDITION TO MY YOUTH MINISTRY RESOURCE PAGE Over the past year, I've had several students of mine ask for devotional suggestions -- books they can use to help them get into reading the Bible on a regular basis. I decided to put together a list of popular and useful devotionals. This list is in … Continue reading YM Resource – Teen Devotional Suggestions
YM Resource – Facebook for Pastors
I found this the other day. Admitting I haven't read the entire thing yet, it does seem pretty good so far. I've been using Facebook in ministry ever since I've moved to New Hampshire. This e-book, however, has some great ideas that I'd not thought of yet. Thanks to Chris Forbes for writing this and … Continue reading YM Resource – Facebook for Pastors
YM Resource – Ideas Library
I’ve been using the Youth Specialies "Ideas Library" software for some time, and I wanted to share it with you who may not know there is something out there like it. Many of you may already use Youth Specialties’ resources. In fact, I can probably assume correctly that most of you own some of the … Continue reading YM Resource – Ideas Library
Steve Cullum 