The Student Ministry Podcast

On this episode of The Student Ministry Podcast, Nick Blevins, Tom Bump, David Maddron, and Tom Pounder join Steve Cullum to talk about their experience at The Orange Conference 2018.  

For those who are regular listeners, you will notice a departure from the regular setup in this episode. These five guys were asked by Orange to blog for the conference, but they all decided to take it a step further this year and discuss their experience in a round-table discussion, which will be published on all five of their podcast feeds.  

We not only cover our general thougts of the conference, but we also discuss some of the biggest themes and our take-aways from OC18. Be sure to also let us know what you think about this type of episode, as we may try it again from time to time here on The Student Ministry Podcast.  

Make sure to subscribe to each of our guests' feeds using the links below.  

Nick Blevins  

Read Nick's blog at nickblevins.com  

Subscribe to Nick's podcast: Nick Blevins' Family Ministry Podcast  

Follow Nick on Twitter @nickblevins  

Tom Bump  

Read Tom's blog at ptbump.com  

Subscribe to Tom's podcast: Kids Ministry Collective  

Follow Tom on Twitter @ptbump  

David Maddron  

Read David's blog at davidmaddron.me  

Subscribe to David's podcast: The World of KidMin  

Follow David on Twitter @dmaddron  

Tom Pounder  

Read Tom's blog at http://ymsidekick.com  

Subscribe to Tom's podcast: The YM Sidekick Podcast  

Follow Tom on Twitter @tapounder  

Steve Cullum

Read Steve's blog at http://stevecullum.com  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  

• iTunes  
• Stitcher  
• TuneIn Radio  
• Google Play  
• Podbean  

 If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 27 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Tim Wadsworth, who is currently the Student Pastor at North Hills Church in Taylors/Greenville, South Carolina. After pursuing a career in music, God called him to serve as a student minister in his home town, where he has been leading for over eight years. Not only will Tim talk about his calling, but he also shares some great but simple ways of multiplying our effort to truly know, show, and grow with our team and students.  

Check out Tim's website and podcast: timwadsworth.com  

Check out Tim's ministry website: alivestudentministry.com  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 26 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Ben Patterson. Ben is currently the lead student pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, Colorado. He's been at his current church for a couple years and has already had to lead through a few changes. He also has his own youth group at home with seven kids! Not only will you benefit from hearing how he has led students, but you'll hear Ben's heart and how he has grown as a leader, himself.  

Connect with Ben on Instagram: @benhooray  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 25 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Justin Knowles, the Student Ministries Pastor at Christ's Church of the Valley in San Dimas, California. Over the year's, Justin has gotten some great experience in student ministry working with some amazing veterans, but now he's leading up his own ministry right where he grew up. In today's episode, Justin shares what God has done in his life and how he has learned a ton from it. In fact, he's even taken what he has learned and turned it into his own podcast!    

Connect with Justin on Instagram: @justinknowles3  

Connect with Justin on Twitter: @justinknowles3  

Check out Justin's podcast: Youth Ministry Hacks  

Check out Justin's stuff on Download Youth Ministry!  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 24 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews David Wood, the Jr. High Director at Shelter Cove Community Church in Modesto, California. From a teenager, David knew God wanted to use him, but it wasn't always a clear path to where God has him today. Along the way, he served in the military and also pursued a career in magic and illusions. We hope that David's story brings you hope and encouragement, especially if you have found yourself in a similar position, wondering what God is doing.    

Connect with David via email: dwood [at] inthecove [dot] com  

Connect with David on Facebook: facebook.com/david.wood.12327  

Check out David's magic countdown videos on Download Youth Ministry!  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 23 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Derry Prenkert, the student ministries pastor at Nappanee Missionary Church in Nappanee, Indiana, where he has served for over 21 years. Derry has learned a lot over the years, especially in connecting with new students. His humble heart is one we can all learn from, and we know you will enjoy this conversation!  

Connect with Derry on Facebook: facebook.com/derryprenkert  

Connect with Derry on Twitter: @derryprenkert  

Check out Derry's stuff on Download Youth Ministry!  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 22 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Dann Voelz, a long-time volunteer in student ministry. Not only has Dann volunteered many years within Steve's ministry, but he has also served in other ministries over the last several years. Currently, he is serving with high school students at Taylorville Christian Church in Taylorville, IL. For many of you who also volunteer, you will relate to Dann's story. For those in paid ministry, you probably have a few people like Dann in your ministry, who serve in addition to their "day job."  

Connect with Dann via email: dannvoelz (at) gmail (dot) com

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

Podcast website: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 21 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Kenny and Elle Campbell. After spending many years in paid local church ministry, they now volunteer in their local church and run Stuff You Can Use, which is an amazing resource for student ministry workers. Not only do they have their own website, podcast, and Facebook community, they just recently launched their Grow curriculum and strategy.  

Follow Stuff You Can Use on Instagram: @stuffyoucanuse  

Join the SYCU Facebook community: Stuff You Can Use  

Check out the Grow Curriculum at growcurriculum.org  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

Podcast website: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 20 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve changes it up and interviews himself. Well, okay, he didn't actually talk to himself, but he didn't have a guest for this episode. Instead, he thought it was time for me to share his own student ministry experiences, especially since God just moved him from a 10-year ministry in New England to Colorado.  

According to Steve, "He has taught me a lot through the years, and I hope I can pass on a bit of that to you today in this episode of the podcast. For you who don't want to hear me ramble on, don't worry. I'm not going to make this a regular thing. I just thought it was time for me to share my story."  

More from Steve:  

• Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
• Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  
• National Network of Youth Ministries  
• Reach Youth New England  

Podcast website: http://www.thestudentministrypodcast.com  

In episode 19 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Ronald Long, who currently serves as the Student Minister to Middle School at Wayside Chapel in San Antonio, TX. He absolutely loves middle schoolers and has some great insight on how to connect with them and their parents. Ronald is also a published author on Download Youth Ministry and has written some science fiction novels. If you work with middle schoolers or know someone who does, you don't want to miss this conversation!  

Follow Ronald on Twitter: @ronald_long 

Follow Ronald on Facebook: @ronald.long.10  

Check out Ronald's resources on DYM.  

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:  

• workcampNE  

Podcast website: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com