Today, a good portion of our savings will be used to pay off my side of our student loans. It is an odd, strange, exciting, frustrating feeling. To start with, I thought it was going to take much longer, but God has provided. My 10 year loans were paid in 4-5 years. However, it is … Continue reading Student Loan Debt – Part 1 of 2
Two Becoming One
Last year, I made a list of 14 reasons why I love my wife. I don't plan on doing that again, because those reasons still hold true. However, I want to take a different approach. Today, I want to talk about how important it is for me to be married, specifically in connection with ministry. … Continue reading Two Becoming One
Come to the Orange Conference with Your Team!
As we round out this "Orange Week," I wanted to share more of my experiences. Between the two years of OC, I have went with a team, and I have gone as the only one from my church. Both were great experiences in their own right, and I could argue both sides. Today, though, I … Continue reading Come to the Orange Conference with Your Team!
What do I Hope to Gain from Orange Conference 2012?
As I continue talking about this idea of Orange, I wanted to share some thoughts regarding what I hope for this year at the Orange Conference. Yesterday, I talked about the big things I love about the event, but today, I want to get into some details. Specifically, what do I want to gain from … Continue reading What do I Hope to Gain from Orange Conference 2012?
What am I Most Looking Forward to at Orange Conference 2012?
This April will be my third trip to the Orange Conference. It has become something that I look forward to each spring, as it is a staple in my growth as a minister. However, I have begun to think about why I am so excited about OC12. What are the main reasons I am looking … Continue reading What am I Most Looking Forward to at Orange Conference 2012?
Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
It is that time of year again -- Orange Week! Several bloggers around the world will be flooding the inter-webs with thoughts on Orange, the Orange Conference, and family ministry. For those not "in the know" about Orange, it is essentially a philosophy of how to combine the church and family. These are two institutions … Continue reading Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
One of the areas of youth/student ministry that I strongly believe is lacking in American churches is the transition to college. We do a good job of meeting teenagers while they are in middle school and high school, but often, we do very little after graduation. After reading The Slow Fade last year, it has … Continue reading High School to College Transition: Beginning the Journey
Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
This morning, I received a phone call from my father, where he proceeds to tell me my sister was involved in a car accident. To sum up what happened, her and a friend were rear-ended while sitting on the side of the road. She has been released from the hospital with a mild concussion, neck … Continue reading Reflections on Taking Up My Cross to Follow Jesus, Away from Family
Orange and Upward Partnering Together
Two of my favorite organizations have announced they are officially partnering up for future ministry. Orange, the people behind most the family ministry things I talk about, and Upward, a church-sponsored sports league, will soon be joining forces. The curriculum writers at Orange will be providing three components of Upwards' experience -- the weekly practice devotions … Continue reading Orange and Upward Partnering Together
What would you like to hear about this year?
This year, one of my goals is to blog more. This will involve more general things about my life too, because I don't feel I always have a ton of insight to share about ministry. The question is, though, what would you like to hear about this year? What types of things do you want … Continue reading What would you like to hear about this year?
Steve Cullum 