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?
14 Reasons Why I Love My Wife
I have to be honest. If you know Yvette, there is no reason for you to keep on reading. By knowing her, you know exactly why I love her, because you probably do too. For those who do not know her that well, let me take a moment to capture a bit of why I … Continue reading 14 Reasons Why I Love My Wife
Thinking Back on Orange 2010 – College Ministry Breakout
Chuck Bomar led a breakout workshop last year based on ministry to college-age people. Because many of our students were graduating, I felt it was a great opportunity for me to learn about how to minister to them. Chuck made some amazing points on how we can begin to reach out to college students, providing … Continue reading Thinking Back on Orange 2010 – College Ministry Breakout
Thinking Back on Orange 2010 – Donald Miller
Last year was my first year at the Orange Conference, and I was very excited. Not only was this my first ministry-related conference in several years, it was also focused on family ministry. To top it off, many of my favorite authors/speakers were going to be there. Among them were Doug Fields, Stuart Hall, John … Continue reading Thinking Back on Orange 2010 – Donald Miller
Steve Cullum 