Maybe you're at a church where you are actually starting the student ministry from scratch, and you don't know where to begin. Maybe you're ready to go back to the drawing board in your current youth ministry. Here are two tips I've picked up through the years.
Rafting the Whitewater
We had a great time on our whitewater rafting trip with the RCC high school students and Crab Apple Whitewater Rafting in the Deerfield River!
Is Bigger Always Better?
We live in a world where the slogan, "Bigger is better," is often true, but is it always the case, especially in ministry settings?
Five Things I Did Not Expect from The Orange Conference
I have been to several conferences over the years. To be honest, some are better than others. The Orange Conference is one of those better ones. Sure, there are great speakers and things to learn, but it is often the unexpected things that make OC so good. Today, I wanted to share five things that I … Continue reading Five Things I Did Not Expect from The Orange Conference
YM Resource – “Speaking to Teenagers” Book
A couple years ago, I went to a seminar/workshop with Doug Fields and Duffy Robbins. What they spoke about that day was based off their book, Speaking to Teenagers: How to Think About, Create, and Deliver Effective Messages. The tips and methods they use to teach teenagers will help you so much! In fact, each … Continue reading YM Resource – “Speaking to Teenagers” Book
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."
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
Growth
Have you ever found a bump on your leg and wondered where it came from? Just kidding... I'm not going to talk about that kind of growth. Instead, I wanted to share some things I've been seeing lately in my ministry experience in the areas of spiritual and numerical growth. Recently, we made the decision … Continue reading Growth
Steve Cullum 