Ever since my wife received her Kindle as a birthday gift last year, I have loved the idea of digital books. In fact, I eventually bought myself one, and we are in the process of trying to figure out how to get all our bookshelves onto these little devices. Brandon Schmidt over at Youth Pastor … Continue reading YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Trans-Siberian Orchestra for an Early Birthday Present
You've heard me say this on several occasions, but my wife is awesome! This time, she got me tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra this past Sunday. It was for their Christmas tour, and it was amazing! They had a great show. I took several photos and a couple videos. Even though I thought they turned … Continue reading Trans-Siberian Orchestra for an Early Birthday Present
Happy Thanksgiving 2011
This week, giving thanks is on the mind of many Americans. We are not only giving thanks for the many people who helped our country begin with all its freedoms, but we give thanks for those people around us. As I ponder these things, I am reminded by Paul's words to the Thessalonians, where he … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2011
Equipping Small Group Leaders For Upcoming XP3 Students Series
Equipping and empowering adult small group leaders is the only way to significantly grow a sustainable youth ministry beyond yourself. This is a common thread I have encountered throughout my Bible college years, seminary and at The Orange Conference. I was asked by XP3 to share my thoughts on how we equip small group leaders … Continue reading Equipping Small Group Leaders For Upcoming XP3 Students Series
Social Media and the Church
Following my thoughts on Google Plus, I have been thinking a lot about social media the last couple days. Maybe it has to do with my involvement in the redesign of our church's website. Maybe it is because there seem to be so many social networks out there today. In fact, I believe I am … Continue reading Social Media and the Church
Puerto Rico 2011 Mission Trip Photos
Hey, everyone. I know I've not been updating lately. I apologize. I've been busy, and I've also been sick. I've had a virus for about two weeks now, that I am finally getting over. Until my next post, I hope you will enjoy some photos from our recent mission trip to Puerto Rico. I would … Continue reading Puerto Rico 2011 Mission Trip Photos
We Need Your Help for Puerto Rico 2011
UPDATE: I just found out that we can get our transportation cheaper than anticipated, which means we only need $250 more instead of $700!! To start with, I want to thank all of you so much for your support. Because of your prayers and financial gifts, we have reached our goal to go on our … Continue reading We Need Your Help for Puerto Rico 2011
Knowledge vs. Relationship – Looking for Balance in Ministry
Currently, we are in the middle of the TEN series at Youth Group. This past Sunday, I taught the high school group. As we read the third of the Ten Commandments, we discussed how much of the true meaning has been lost over time. Instead of only refraining from using God's name in vein (in … Continue reading Knowledge vs. Relationship – Looking for Balance in Ministry
Still Looking for Support for Puerto Rico Missions Trip
As I have stated before, 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. However, … Continue reading Still Looking for Support for Puerto Rico Missions Trip
Moving Forward After Orange 2011
The 2011 Orange Conference is now behind us all. If you were there or just kept up with all my blog posts, you know there was a ton of information. Often, one will be overloaded after a conference like this, wondering what to do first. I know I was like that last year, and I … Continue reading Moving Forward After Orange 2011
Steve Cullum 