Student Ministry Connection
For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
120: Equipping Parents to be Spiritual Leaders with Sam McDowell
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
What does it look like to not only share Jesus with the next generation but to also equip parents as the spiritual leaders in their homes? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we’ll talk with Sam McDowell, author of Parent Equip, about what all of that means and share some practical steps on how youth leaders can take equip parents in what the Bible says is their role.
Links referenced in this episode:
Check out Sam's website at https://sammcdowell.com and his book at http://parentequip.com (discount code shared near the end of the interview)
Follow Sam on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sam__mcdowell
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
119: Reasons to Take Holiday Breaks
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Should we take a break from our student ministry over the holidays, canceling our programs that week. This is a common question among youth leaders. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we share five reasons of why it's important to take a break over the holidays.
Links referenced in this episode:
Read about 5 Youth Ministry fixtures that need to die at https://bit.ly/5mymftntd
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Contribute to the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Survey before November 30, 2024, at the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx-js1VfoX8scimVovqAD9KxXD_-RS7aipfMHOCclQ9W32gg/viewform
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
118: What Parents Want Youth Pastors to Know with Michelle Greger
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
While we often talk about the importance of partnering with parents, what does that actually look like? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we brought on a parent to ask her directly what she has appreciated and what she believes all youth pastors should know.
Links referenced in this episode:
Email Michelle at [email protected]
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Contribute to the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Survey before November 30, 2024, at the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx-js1VfoX8scimVovqAD9KxXD_-RS7aipfMHOCclQ9W32gg/viewform
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
117: Cobra Kai Youth Ministry with Travis Deans
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
How can we take a Cobra Kai approach to our ministry? I don’t necessarily mean how can we strike first and strike hard and show no mercy, but how can we take some of the principles we see in that show and apply them to our ministry with teenagers. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Travis Deans joins us to discuss what we can learn from Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, and he also provides 5 things that student ministry must do to keep moving forward.
Links referenced in this episode:
Email Travis at [email protected]
Read Travis' blog post at https://www.youthworkers.net/blog/cobra-kai-youth-ministry-3160.htm
Learn more about 9 Month Mission Trip at https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com/
More from Travis on episode 87 - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/087-9-month-mission-trip-with-travis-deans/
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Contribute to the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Survey before November 30, 2024, at the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx-js1VfoX8scimVovqAD9KxXD_-RS7aipfMHOCclQ9W32gg/viewform
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
116: Bivocational Student Ministry with Caleb Julin
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Are you a bivocational youth leader, or are you curious what it’s like to be bivocational, where your ministry is not your only source of income? Maybe you’re wondering how you can even do that. While it’s not for everyone, Caleb Julin joins us to talk about how he’s balancing everything and also writing a huge Bible study series that he’s giving away. Even if you’re full time, you will still learn a lot from Caleb.
Links referenced in this episode:
Connect with Caleb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caleb.julin
Join the Bivocational Youth Pastors group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144550492548279
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Contribute to the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Survey before November 30, 2024, at the following link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfx-js1VfoX8scimVovqAD9KxXD_-RS7aipfMHOCclQ9W32gg/viewform
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
115: Empowering and Multiplying a Student Ministry Team
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Once we have our student ministry team, and we’ve begun to train them, what do we do with them? Where exactly can they serve in the ministry, and how do we set them up for success now and in the future? This is part 3 of Student Ministry Connection’s mini-series on teams, and today we’re talking about sending that team through empowerment and multiplication.
Links referenced in this episode:
Episode 48 on Networking - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/048-networking-with-jonny-radcliff/
Episode 100 on Networking - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/100-importance-of-networking-with-kevin-miles/
Episode 107 on Connecting with other Ministries - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/107-how-to-connect-with-others-in-student-ministry/
Episode 61 on Importance of Leaders - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/061-the-importance-of-leaders-with-billy-mcmahan/
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
114: Training and Discipling a Student Ministry Team
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
How do we help our leaders become better leaders, setting them up to succeed? And how can we continue to develop them with the skills and abilities they need, as well as help them grow as a follow of Jesus? This is part 2 of Student Ministry Connection’s mini-series on teams. On this episode, we talk about equipping and discipling them.
Links referenced in this episode:
DYM's Youth Ministry University - https://www.ymuniversity.com
DYM's National Day of Training - https://trainmyvolunteers.com
YM360's MyYouthMin - https://myyouthmin.com
Leadertreks - https://trainmyvolunteers.com
Axis - https://axis.org
CPYU - https://cpyu.org
Lead Small book - https://amzn.to/44HSYo7
Lead Small study guide - https://orangeleaders.com/resources/lead-small-study-guide/
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
YouTube
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Amazon Podcasts
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
113: Forming and Onboarding a Student Ministry Team
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Whether you’re a full-time youth pastor or a very part-time volunteer, along the way, we've all realized we can only do so much our own. On top of that, we need to build something that doesn’t rely solely on us. So welcome to Student Ministry Connection’s 3-part mini-series of podcast episodes focused on student ministry teams. This episode is all about forming and onboarding your team.
Links referenced in this episode:
Blog: Creating a Volunteer Strategy - https://stevecullum.com/2018/05/14/creating-a-volunteer-strategy-in-student-ministry-oc18/
Episode 69: Recruiting a Great Team - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/069-recruiting-a-great-team-with-steve-cullum/
Episode 61: The Importance of Leaders - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/061-the-importance-of-leaders-with-billy-mcmahan/
Episode 82: Wearing Many Hats - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/082-wearing-many-hats-with-jeremey-veal/
Episode 104: The Volunteer Playbook - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/104-the-volunteer-playbook-with-nick-blevins/
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
YouTube
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
112: Mental Health and Teenagers with Dr. Chinwé Williams
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
It’s no secret that teenagers all over are dealing with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and all kinds of mental health struggles. So how do we support them? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we are joined by Dr. Chinwé Williams to talk about mental health and teenagers. Among many things, Dr. Williams is a licensed and board-certified counselor, supervisor, speaker, and author of Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection.
Links referenced in this episode:
Get a chance to win one of Dr. Williams' books by liking this episode's post on Instagram and leave a comment. @studentministryconnection
Check out Dr. Williams' website at https://drchinwewilliams.com
Follow Dr. Williams on Instagram @dr.chinwewilliams
Purchase her "Seen" book - https://amzn.to/3Kxlu4h
Purchase her "Beyond the Spiral" book - https://amzn.to/3KzEvDc
Learn more about NNYM's Footprints and Funds campaign at https://donorbox.org/footprints2023/fundraiser/steve-cullum
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's NNYM newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter - @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter - @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
YouTube
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
111: Thriving During Camp
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Camps, mission trips, and retreats are great for those times when we can get away and spend longer uninterrupted time with a group of leaders and students. But how do we make it through those times without feeling incredibly tired and burned out? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve offers 3 tips that can help you not only survive but thrive during camps and extended ministry programs. He also provides some other resources and reads some tips provided by some of our community.
Links referenced in this episode:
Episode 34: Overcoming Burnout with James Sabin - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/034-overcoming-burnout-with-james-sabin/
Episode 90: Avoiding Burnout with James Sabin - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/090-avoiding-burnout-with-james-sabin/
Youth Ministry SoulKeeper Podcast - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-ministry-soul-keeper
Free Refills Podcast - https://www.youthworkers.net/podcast.htm
The Art of Rest by Adam Mabry - https://amzn.to/3rN4znZ
The Myth of Balance by Frank Bealer - https://amzn.to/3DvZDXc
An Unhurried Life by Alan Fadling - https://amzn.to/3Y6498k
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum
Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5
Get 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts
YouTube
Podbean
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Amazon Podcasts
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!