It might be hard to believe, but another school year will be starting soon. In fact, some schools have already begun their fall semester. And those students, teachers, coaches, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and administrators need our prayers! This is the 3rd year for NNYM’s “Footprints on Campus” prayer campaign, where our goal is … Continue reading Let’s Put our Footprints on a Campus and Pray
Collaborating Across Arvada for an All Area Youth Worship Night
I was just down in Arvada, CO, last night to witness 7 local youth ministries come together for an area youth worship night. They brought in 118 students from 37 area schools, saw several students say yes for the first time to following Jesus, and nearly every student in the room ended the night stating … Continue reading Collaborating Across Arvada for an All Area Youth Worship Night
Collaborating Across Colorado Springs for One Big Wednesday 2025
On April 16, our Colorado Springs network rented out a minor league baseball stadium to host One Big Wednesday, a worship and evangelism-focused event for middle school and high school students. Of course, I had to be there, and it was amazing watching God work among all these churches and youth leaders uniting under one … Continue reading Collaborating Across Colorado Springs for One Big Wednesday 2025
Back to Back Conferences in March 2025
March 14-22 was a busy time for me. First, I headed down to Florida to visit a former student who is now a tech director and getting ready to be married in April. Then I attended a conference with this new research cohort I joined, which is connected to the Great Commission Research Network. I’ll be … Continue reading Back to Back Conferences in March 2025
We Hosted Our First Lift Event in Northern Colorado
We had our very first Lift event in Northern Colorado this March. In partnership with Christian Educators, we hosted a dinner and program for nearly 50 Christian teachers and administrators from all over our area. These teachers are often feeling isolated and alone, similar to many youth leaders. We had such a good time, and … Continue reading We Hosted Our First Lift Event in Northern Colorado
Training Colorado Youth Leaders
On March 8, we hosted a training day for youth leaders from area churches. Everyone who attended stated they learned a lot from their experience and they are excited about the next time we host one in the fall. It was also great, as always, to see leaders interacting from different churches, making new friends, … Continue reading Training Colorado Youth Leaders
Colorado Network Updates – February 2025
Throughout February, I was able to visit several networks and youth leaders all over Colorado. Here are a few updates from the areas I visited: Arvada: This amazing network is constantly praying and strategically planning to reach the 14,000 teenagers in their community who don’t know Jesus. And they are planning a community worship night … Continue reading Colorado Network Updates – February 2025
Colorado Networks Update – October 2024
I was so encouraged by our local network in Longmont this month. As we ate lunch and shared updates from our individual churches, it became so evident that we are in this together. When I shared a bit about another network in our state, they were totally into it. When we talked about a future … Continue reading Colorado Networks Update – October 2024
Serving New Youth Leaders with DYM
This week, I headed out to Southern California to serve at Download Youth Ministry’s “Your First Decade in Youth Ministry Conference” alongside several other friends in ministry from all over the country (all veteran youth leaders). I led a group throughout the week and had several conversations with these newer youth leaders about practical ministry … Continue reading Serving New Youth Leaders with DYM
Thankful to Speak at CCU
On October 3, I had the opportunity to speak to two classes at Colorado Christian University. The first was a higher-level class that consisted of a discussion with the youth ministry professor and a Q&A time, all about significant issues we’re seeing in the world of youth ministry. The second was an entry-level youth ministry class, … Continue reading Thankful to Speak at CCU
Steve Cullum 