Yesterday, I was able to baptize another student in our youth group. He's an awesome kid, and I'm really looking forward to what God is going to do through him. This is just another time when I am reminded of how awesome my job is. Thank you God for this blessing!! For some reason, WordPress.com … Continue reading Baptism from April 3, 2011
Thinking about Busyness
When life gets really busy, what do you do? This is a question I've talked about with several people in my life. It seems everyone has a plan, but they are all different. Some people make to-do lists. Others start delegating. Some will prioritize. Still, others will start taking out things that don't seem to … Continue reading Thinking about Busyness
Trying Something New – Time Out
I've been a reader/follower of Tim Schmoyer's "Life in Student Ministry" blog for quite a while. As a reader, I've often thought Monday's "Time Out" devotional thoughts were great. In fact, they have helped me get focused on many occasions. The other day, they made a request for more writers, and I thought to myself … Continue reading Trying Something New – Time Out
What are Your Hardest Times in Youth Ministry?
When I think back to the past several years in youth ministry (almost 10 years, if you count the years as a volunteer when I started college), there have been many times when I thought, "This is the hardest time." However, it seems that another always comes along. What does this mean? I think people … Continue reading What are Your Hardest Times in Youth Ministry?
Celil Refik Kaya
Celil Refik Kaya, a friend of our lead minister's daughter performed at RCC on March 6, 2011. He played several songs, and this is one of them. He is an amazing classically trained guitar player from the country of Turkey, and there is a really good chance you will see and hear a lot more … Continue reading Celil Refik Kaya
A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin
Our lead minister at RCC was on vacation on February 27, 2011, and he asked me to preach in his absence. The topic was "A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin" as a part of our "People of the Second Chance" series. The main Scripture I used was from John 8:1-11, and the main … Continue reading A Second Chance for Those Caught in Sin
Orange Conference 2011 – What to Expect from Me
I thought I would just give everyone a heads-up on what Workshops/Breakouts I would be attending at the Orange Conference this year. All of them are related to ministry to students/teens. A couple of the ones I am very excited about attending and sharing are the Breakouts concerning reaching special needs children and teens. I … Continue reading Orange Conference 2011 – What to Expect from Me
What to Attend and Blog at the Orange Conference 2011?
Hey all you student/youth ministers out there. As a reminder, I'll be attending the Orange Conference from April 26-29, 2011. Because I'll be blogging even more this year, I want to make sure I attend the breakout workshops that you want to hear about. Check out the link below with all the breakouts, and leave … Continue reading What to Attend and Blog at the Orange Conference 2011?
Plans for Orange Conference 2011
If you haven't realized it yet, I'm going to be heading down to Atlanta again for the Orange Conference this year. I just booked my flight, so it is official! My first time was last year, and this year, they have asked me to return and blog for them. I am pretty excited about this … Continue reading Plans for Orange Conference 2011
YM Resource: Interlinc conGRADulations
Over the past couple years, I've used Interlinc's resources quite a bit. For a time, I used their monthly YLO (Youth Leaders Only) subscription, but I also use their conGRADulations CD for out high school graduates. It's a great collection of music and video testimonies, designed for graduates. For example, the 2011 CD contains music … Continue reading YM Resource: Interlinc conGRADulations
Steve Cullum 