For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.
Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
38 min
Why is it so important that we raise up the next generation of leaders? And where do we send them to further their training, especially when the process of sorting through schools can be so overwhelming. And how do we even afford Christian higher education anyway? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Denise Cunningham from North American Coalition for Christian Administrations Professionals (NACCAP) about the state of Christian Colleges, where to find good ones, and how to help students and you get access to solid ministry training.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Connect with Denise on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-cunningham-naccap
- Learn more about NACCAP - https://naccap.org
- Find a Christian College - https://findyourchristiancollege.com
- Follow NACCAP on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naccap
- Follow NACCAP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NACCAP.ORG
- Follow NACCAP on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/naccap/
- Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
- Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum
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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection
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!
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
9 min
The comparison game is real, and it's hard to avoid, even popping up in places we don't expect it. On this quick episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares some simple yet profound advice another pastor gave him that really impacted his outlook on ministry, especially when he was just starting out at a new church.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
- Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum
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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection
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!
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
1 hr 2 min
How can we get more volunteers, set them up for success, do student leadership well, and keep ourselves from burning out? What should we be focusing on as we develop leaders and build a ministry for longterm impact? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Doug Franklin about all things leadership!
Links referenced in this episode:
- LeaderTreks website - https://leadertreks.com
- LeaderTreks blog - https://www.leadertreks.org/blog/
- LeaderTreks YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@leadertreks
- Email Doug - [email protected]
- Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
- Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum
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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection
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!
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
8 min
What if we not only encouraged our students to pray, but we got our churches and networks to join in praying for the next generation, especially at the beginning of a new school year? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares about National Network of Youth Ministries' Symphony of Prayer, which involves several prayer movements you can get involved in.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Learn more about Symphony of Prayer - https://nnym.org/symphony
- Footprints on Campus - https://nnym.org/footprints
- Adopt a School - https://everyschool.com
- Bless Our Schools Sunday - https://momsinprayer.org
- See You at the Pole - https://syatp.com
- Steps of Prayer - https://christianeducators.org
- Prayer Walk Project - https://claimyourcampus.com
- Operation P.R.A.Y. - https://operationpray.com
- Pray 9:38 - https://everyschool.com/pray/938
- Prayer Zone Partners - https://campusmissionary.com/leaders
- Top 9 Prayer Challenge - https://9monthmissiontrip.com/prayer
- Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
- Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum
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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection
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!
Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
44 min
What could happen if we encourage students to pray for their local schools, and they actually do it? Could we see fighting stop, grades go up, and God move among the students, teachers, and faculty? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Aubrie Kimbrough from Claim Your Campus, who shares stories of transformation and some free resources that will change your students and change your local schools.
Links referenced in this episode:
- Follow Aubrie on Instagram - http://instagram.com/aubriekimbrough
- Claim Your Campus - http://claimyourcampus.com
- Follow CYC on Instagram - https://instagram.com/claimyourcampus
- Follow CYC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/claimyourcampus
- Email CYC - [email protected]
- Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub
- Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum
- Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter
- Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport
- Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact
- Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection
- Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com
- Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum
- Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum
Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.
Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum
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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection
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!