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
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."
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
Anything is Possible? Not Exactly…
The other night, as I was watching the Billboard Music Awards, one of the award recipients was sharing some words of wisdom during her acceptance speech that caught my attention. She used a phrase that I have heard many times before. In fact, maybe it's a phrase you have used. "Anything is possible." Now, I … Continue reading Anything is Possible? Not Exactly…
What Students Want to Know About the Bible
This last month at our youth group, we taught our students about the Bible. We talked about who wrote it, when it was written, how was it compiled, how the stories are connected, and more. But they still had more questions...
I Love My Student Ministry Team!
I can truly say that I am blessed to be a part of one of the best teams at our church. Why? Let me give you a few reasons...
Things You Don’t Learn in Bible College: Counting Money
Next up in the "Things You Don't Learn in Bible College" series – Counting Money. Sure, we do it all the time in ministry, but I don't remember learning exactly how to do it in school.
Is All Hope Really Lost for Teens Today?
I often hear adults say that teenagers are much worse today than they were "back in my day." They go on to use examples of the celebrity teens, drug and alcohol issues, disrespect, bullying, etc. While much of those issues are nothing to ignore, I have a different perspective. Let me explain with a couple recent examples.
Trying to Pass it On at Open Boston 2014
The other day, someone asked me how long I had been involved in student ministry. Before I knew it, I had counted up over 12 years. Between the two years of volunteering, 18 months at my first ministry, six months of my internship, another year of volunteering, a year of resident ministry, and my current … Continue reading Trying to Pass it On at Open Boston 2014
Steve Cullum 