This afternoon, I spent some time relaxing by the lake, reflecting on a question I'm often asked by adults and students about how to grow in relationship with God. Here's a video I took while I was there.
Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?
Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of attending three Orange Conferences. Each time, I've grown in my understanding of how to do ministry even better for God's kingdom. One of the cool things about Orange is that you can bring your entire staff. This isn't a conference for just student ministers or … Continue reading Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?
Making Family Ministry Simpler
Over the past 10 years, I have had my idea of student ministry shifted. It all started when I began my first ministry, which was actually closer to 11 years ago. I led the middle school and high school youth groups at a small rural church in Illinois. I spent a lot of my time … Continue reading Making Family Ministry Simpler
Communicate Better with Parents and Leaders with GoWeekly and LeadSmall
Looking for a resource that can help you communicate better with parents and small group leaders? Check out these new resources from Orange called "GoWeekly" and "LeadSmall."
What We’re Doing in Haiti
A lot of people have been asking what our itinerary will be like when we are in Haiti with Compassion International, visiting our sponsored child. Much of our trip will consist of checking our Compassion's ministry firsthand, serving alongside them at their facilities, and seeing our little girl. For a bit more information, here is … Continue reading What We’re Doing in Haiti
How to Make Your Church a Place Where Kids Belong
Much of what we do at RCC is centered around what we (and many other churches) call small groups. Even our children's ministry is designed to be centered around smaller groups of kids with an adult leader. This allows for more growth and processing. How you do you create an environment like this? How do … Continue reading How to Make Your Church a Place Where Kids Belong
5 Things Great Student Pastors Choose to Believe
About 13 years ago, I entered into my first youth ministry class at Lincoln Christian College (now University). I learned a lot about student ministry both in the classroom and in practice. I will admit, though, that it was quite overwhelming in the beginning. Several books and mentors helped me think about the basics, but … Continue reading 5 Things Great Student Pastors Choose to Believe
How Your Church Can Build Marriages that Last
Earlier this year, you might have read some of my posts about a new Married People ministry that Orange is starting. Along with that, they have a book. Well, that book is now available in digital format! It is the next book on my list to read, and you can get it today, plus some … Continue reading How Your Church Can Build Marriages that Last
Please Pray for Our Trip to Haiti
Over the past five years, my wife and I have been sponsoring a little girl from Haiti through Compassion International. In fact, I began sponsoring her in 2002, before we were married. At the time, she was four years old. This year, she will turn 15. It has been amazing to see her grow up … Continue reading Please Pray for Our Trip to Haiti
workcampNE on NH Chronicle
Over the last seven years, we have taken a group of high school students to serve on summer mission trips with workcampNE. The organization was just featured on a local show, the New Hampshire Chronicle. Here is the clip, which paints a great picture of what workcampNE is all about and why we keep going … Continue reading workcampNE on NH Chronicle
Steve Cullum 