Student Ministry Connection

015: Ministry for the Long-Haul with Brett Eddy

In episode 15 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Brett Eddy, who serves as the Pastor of Student Ministries at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC. While youth ministry wasn't Brett's first choice as a career, it was obvious God had it in mind all along. He has served at his current church for 16 years and on staff for 14 years. One of the things he speaks about is how to stay in it for the long-haul, even through difficulties, and the benefits of remaining and blooming where God has planted you.  
Follow Brett on Facebook: facebook.com/bdeddy  
Follow Brett on Twitter: @bretteddy  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
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: www.thestudentministrypodcast.com  

014: Ministry in Context with Justin Curl

In episode 14 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Justin Curl, who is currently the Youth Pastor at Twin Oaks Christian Church in Woodhaven, MI. After some rough patches, God grabbed his heart near the end of high school in Oklahoma. Eventually, God also led him to pursue youth ministry in the Detroit area. Justin talks about his journey, his current ministry, and how to do ministry in whatever context God places you.  
Follow Justin on Facebook: facebook.com/justincurl  
Follow Justin on Twitter: @justin_curl  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
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: www.thestudentministrypodcast.com  

013: Leading Student and Children’s Ministries with Allison Williams

In episode 13 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Allison Williams, who serves as the Youth Minister at Reddington Christian Church in Seymour, IN. Not only does she lead the student ministry, but she is also over the children's ministry. Listen in as she talks about how to balance the two ministries, lead through volunteers, and how to stay organized as you wear many hats in ministry.  
Follow Allison on Twitter: @allisoneliza  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
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: www.thestudentministrypodcast.com  

012: Parachurch Ministry with Jeremy Zach

In episode 12, Steve interviews Jeremy Zach. Jeremy served as a local church youth pastor but has since transitioned into parachurch ministry and works as an "Orange Specialist" for the ReThink Group (XP3 Curriculum). Join in the conversation as Jeremy talks about the transition from his plans to God's plans and then from traditional youth ministry to what he does now.  
Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @jeremyzach  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
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
 

011: Relational Ministry with Travis Welch

In episode 11 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Travis Welch, the Next Generations Pastor at Yakima Evangelical Church. Originally hailing from Michigan, he's now doing ministry with students, kids, and families in Yakima, Washington. Travis is a strong believer in relational ministry. Not only does he have some great tips on how to build those relationships, but he also shares some great ideas on how to build up the next generation of leaders within your student ministry.   
Connect with Travis Welch:  
Email Travis at travis.welch [at] yakimaec [dot] com.  
http://www.instagram.com/yecyouth  
https://www.facebook.com/travis.welch1  
Connect with Steve:  
http://www.stevecullum.com  
http://www.twitter.com/stevecullum  
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

010: Intergenerational Ministry with Eric Holmstrom and Adrian Pichay

In episode 10 of the Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Eric Holmstrom and Adrian Pichay from Purpose Church in Pomona, CA. Eric is the Student Ministries Pastor and leads the high school ministry, while Adrian is the Junior High Pastor and also leads creative teams. We chat about how they work together as a team in student ministry, and we also unpack how they do intergenerational ministry at their church with their Spiritual Grandparents and Generations ministries.  
Connect with Eric Holmstrum and Adrian Pichay online:  
Eric's email: erich [at] purposechurch [dot] com  
Adrian's email: adrianp [at] purposechurch [dot] com  
http://www.instagram.com/erichholmstrom  
http://www.instagram.com/adrian_pichay  
Connect with Steve online:  
http://www.twitter.com/stevecullum  
Email the show: studentministrypodcast [at] gmail [dot] com  
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  
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009: Sports and Ministry with Ray Hausler

In episode 9 of the Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Ray Hausler, the youth minister at Cincinnati Christian Church in Bloomfield, IN. Ray isn't only a youth minister, but he spends a lot of his time pouring into teenagers as the local cross country coach. With all the competition between church and sports, I hope this interview not only encourages you but challenges you.
 
Connect with Ray Hausler online:  
http://www.rayhausler.com
http://www.twitter.com/rhausler
http://www.instagram.com/rayhausler
http://www.facebook.com/rayhausler
Connect with me online:  
http://www.twitter.com/stevecullum
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

008: Millennial Ministry with Geoff Kullman

In episode 8 of the Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Geoff Kullman, the the Associate Pastor at Open Door Church in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Geoff not only spent a number of years in the nonprofit world before entering the ministry, he is also the director of Millennial Ministry, an organization that helps churches do a better job of reaching the Millennial generation. You will be blessed by the wisdom he shares in this interview.  
 
Connect with Geoff Kullman online:  
Millennial Ministry website
Connect with me online:  
http://www.twitter.com/stevecullum
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

007: Cross-Cultural Ministry with Steve Coddington

In episode 7, Steve interviews Steve Coddington, the youth director at Christian Gospel Church in Worcester, MA. He's been in student ministry for about 17 years, and has worked in various capacities. Today, he joins us to chat about what his ministry looks like at his current church and share some wisdom he has picked up along the way including furthering your education, connecting with other youth workers, and finding a good tax person!  
Connect with Steve Coddington online:  
 
http://www.facebook.com/sdcoddi  
 
Connect with Steve Cullum online:  
 
http://www.twitter.com/stevecullum  
http://www.stevecullum.com  
 
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  

006: Rural Student Ministry with Richard Ball

In episode 6, Steve interviews Richard Ball, the Youth and Children's Pastor of First Baptist Church in Calico Rock, AR. God has truly been working in his life to bring him to this point, so make sure you give this episode a listen to learn more! You can follow Richard and read more from him on any of the following social media outlets and websites:  
http://facebook.com/iknowrichardball  
http://instagram.com/iknowrichardball  
http://twitter.com/supernatural45  
http://impactofthesacred.blogspot.com  
You can follow Steve on Twitter @stevecullum and read his blog at stevecullum.com.  
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