Last year, as you probably know, was our church's first time heading to the Orange Conference. One thing that I want to thank Orange for is connecting our church's ministries. While we were not the type of church who completely segregated our ministries, we sometimes did not know what was going on as much as … Continue reading Thanks Orange for Connecting Our Church’s Ministries
We Are Going to Puerto Rico in July and We Need Your Help
Yvette and I will join nine high school students and three other adults from our church for a mission trip to Arecibo, Puerto Rico, from July 17-23. This is a very exciting time for us and our church, since it is our first mission trip outside the United States. We are currently meeting monthly and … Continue reading We Are Going to Puerto Rico in July and We Need Your Help
Are You Sharing Your Story?
This past Sunday, we taught about discovering who you are in Youth Group. As we discover who God made us, we begin to discover God, and we begin to step in rhythm to this overarching story. We read about the story of the "women at the well" from John 4. The women did not want … Continue reading Are You Sharing Your Story?
Thesis Help: Looking for Resources
Hey, everyone! Over the next several months, Yvette and I have made it our goal to finish our theses for LCU and finally graduate with our M.A.'s. So, in an effort to make sure I am thoroughly prepared to write this thing, I need some help. If you have any resources you think would help … Continue reading Thesis Help: Looking for Resources
Selfishness at the Root
I have often thought I do not deal with selfishness, and my heart has never been prideful. However, over the last several years, my mind has turned. Through several examples in Scripture and life, God seems to be telling me that there is a bit of selfishness in every one of us. Tonight at youth … Continue reading Selfishness at the Root
Back from Camp
This past week, I spent some time back at my home church-camp in IL. I was asked to be the missionary speaker, helping the kids know about ministry in New England. It was a great opportunity, and I really appreciated the chance to do it. I also taught a class on worship (explaining what it is … Continue reading Back from Camp
Student-Parent Small Groups
So, an idea that has been running through my head since a couple weeks ago is this idea of students and parents in the same small group at church. I can only wonder how this could benefit families growing together in their faith. This all has to do with trying to blur those lines. I … Continue reading Student-Parent Small Groups
iPad for Ministry?
Today, I have a different purpose for writing. Instead of sharing what is on my mind or pouring out some heartfelt thoughts, I'm asking a question. While many people have already jumped on the bandwagon, purchasing an iPad, I stayed back. For the most part, I was not sure I could justify a large purchase … Continue reading iPad for Ministry?
Modern Faith – When Listening is not Enough
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of filling in for our lead minister, Tom Gerdts while he was out of town, visiting his daughter in Turkey. Now, it is over, and I am very relieved. Not because it was a horrible experience or anything. It is just that I get a little bit nervous every time … Continue reading Modern Faith – When Listening is not Enough
Boldness vs. Spoon Feeding
I was recently approached by a friend of mine who told me I need to be more blunt when asking for help. This got me thinking. I've never really wanted to be that type of person that sends people running in the opposite direction, because every time I come around, they think I am asking … Continue reading Boldness vs. Spoon Feeding
Steve Cullum 