Student Ministry Connection

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). 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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!  
 

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. 
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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!  
 

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. 
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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!  
 

How do we prepare for camp, what do we do during camp, and what is our process for following up and evaluating after camp? It's important to have dedicated experiences within student ministry like camps, mission trips, retreats, and more. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Jeff Harding, of the Youth Ministry Maverick podcast, shares some wise tips on preparation, engagement, and follow-up as we dive into the secrets of a successful camp experience. 
Links referenced in this episode: 
Check out Jeff's Youth Ministry Maverick podcast at https://youthministrymaverick.com 
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 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:  
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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!  
 

How do I start a youth group? How do I re-build a student ministry? How do I go from being a volunteer to the paid youth pastor? What should I focus on when starting a youth ministry? How do I go from ministering at one church to another one? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve gives 5 tips addressing these questions. 
Links referenced in this episode: 
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum 
Sign up to get Steve and Yvette'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:  
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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!  
 

Picture this… You’ve gone to a conference, or you’ve read this amazing book, you found a great curriculum, or you heard about this awesome event from another youth pastor, or even from a podcast. And you’re so excited to put it into practice, but then it fails. What happened? More than likely, you didn’t contextualize the idea for your ministry. On this episode, Brooklyn Lindsey joins Steve to talk about adapting ministry ideas for your own context.  
Links referenced in this episode: 
Follow Brooklyn on Instagram at @brooklynlindsey 
Check out Brooklyn's work at stuffyoucanuse.org 
Check out Coy and Brooklyn's church at somos.church 
Find a network or start one at http://nnym.org 
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum 
Sign up to get Steve and Yvette'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 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). 
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!  
 

Are you struggling to connect with others doing student ministry in your community? On this "quick-hit" episode, we'll share a couple tips on how to find other youth leaders in your area to get connected and begin collaborating for a more impactful ministry.  
Links referenced in this episode: 
Find a network or start one at http://nnym.org 
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum 
Sign up to get Steve and Yvette'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 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). 
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!  
 

Middle schoolers can be an interesting bunch, can’t they? One moment, they are bouncing off the walls; and the next, you can have a really meaningful conversation with them about their purpose in the world. And sometimes, those are happening at the exact same time. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Heather Mahoney about how middle school ministry has changed over the years, what to keep in mind when working with middle schoolers, and share a few tips to maximize your ministry. 
Links mentioned during this episode: 
Email Heather at [email protected] 
Follow Heather on Instagram - @heatherthemahoney 
Follow Heather on Twitter - @ettermahoney 
Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM in episode 105 and at http://nnym.org/stevecullum 
Sign up to get Steve's NNYM ministry newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter 
Support Steve's ministry with NNYM 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 every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET. More details on this in episode 101. 
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). 
Need help with ministry programming? Check out Coleader for FREE and get 40 free credits by using the link https://bit.ly/coleader-steve and support Student Ministry Connection. 
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection. 
Grab a copy of Holy Guacamole on Kickstarter using the link https://bit.ly/holyguacamolegame 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!