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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Steve has recently answered God's call to be a full-time missionary with National Network of Youth Ministries. So today on the podcast, he'll explain what led to this decision, why this mission is so important within the world of student ministry, what he will be doing as a missionary, and share some ways you can support and partner with the ministry.
Links mentioned during 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 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 a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game 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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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Would you like to recruit more volunteers and build a thriving team to reach even more teenagers for Jesus? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve is joined by Nick Blevins, author of The Volunteer Playbook, co-founder of Ministry Boost, and NextGen Pastor at Community Christian Church in Baltimore, MD, to discuss how to better recruit, train, and empower ministry volunteers.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Buy a copy of The Volunteer Playbook at https://amzn.to/40phLLy
Win a copy of The Volunteer Playbook (until May 2, 2023) at https://bit.ly/volunteer-playbook-giveaway
Check out The Volunteer Playbook website at http://volunteerplaybook.com
Check out Ministry Boost at http://ministryboost.org
Check out Nick's website at https://nickblevins.com
Check out Nick's Family Ministry Podcast at https://nickblevins.com/family-ministry-podcast
Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickblevins
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com
Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect
Be sure to join us in prayer from wherever you are 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).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game 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 Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
How do you define success in ministry? Are you always striving for higher attendance and bigger programs? Or is ministry success something different? On this episode, we’ll talk with Dan Istvanik about what success should look like in student ministry and how you can begin to measure the right things to know whether you are succeeding or not.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Email Dan at distvanik@youthminhub.com
Check out Youth Ministry Hub at https://youthminhub.com
Follow Dan & Youth Min Hub on Twitter: @YouthMinHub
Follow Dan & Youth Min Hub on Instagram: @Youth_Min_Hub
Book Dan to speak at https://youthminhub.com/speaking
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 from wherever you are 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).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game 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 Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
How do we get our students to have faith that so contagious for those they are around? And what kind of an impact could they make if they lived out that type of faith? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Dr. Dave Rahn, who has served for over 50 years, including 41 years with Youth for Christ and 30 years as a youth ministry professor. Dave shares his own amazing story and provides some encouragement on how to help students share their faith and make a huge impact on their community.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Dave on Twitter: @drrahnyfc
Purchase Dave's books at https://amzn.to/3Tt61Wr
Listen to Dave's "Fresh Catch 2.0" podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/894058
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 from wherever you are 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).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game 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 Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
With all of the revival talk recently, many Christians are left wondering if it’s real; and if it is, how can we get the same thing to happen in our communities. Maybe you’re wondering the same thing about your youth group or church? On this episode, we talk about one key element of revivals throughout history and why it’s so important.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Enter our big episode 100 giveaway (until March 10, 2023) at https://bit.ly/stuminconnect100
Watch the J. Edwin Orr video from the 1976 National Prayer Congress at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW9Bb5tkOO4
Read a summary of historical revivals and the characteristics of them at https://maninthemirror.org/2023/02/21/looking-at-asbury-longing-for-revival/
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).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game 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 Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Welcome to episode 100 of Student Ministry Connection, a podcast for those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. On this very special episode, we talk with Kevin Miles, a veteran youth worker about the importance of networking within student ministry; celebrate by giving a bunch of prizes; and announce some ways you can support the podcast moving forward!
Links mentioned during this episode:
Enter our big episode 100 giveaway (until March 10, 2023) at https://bit.ly/stuminconnect100
Enter to win a copy of Know Thy Gamer (until February 28, 2023) at https://bit.ly/gamer98
Find out more about NNYM at http://nnym.org
Email Kevin at kmiles@nnym.org
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
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).
Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.
Get your own copy of Cards Christians Like 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 Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Back in the 1970’s, a movement began that led to a revolution, a Jesus Revolution. Time Magazine wrote about it, several books have been written about it, and now we have a movie depicting it. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Brent McCorkle, the co-director of Jesus Revolution, to hear his story, learn why you should see the movie, understand why it’s important students see this movie, and more!
Brent also co-wrote, co-edited, directed 2nd unit, and composed the original score for I Can Only Imagine. He also worked on Woodlawn, Unconditional, and Steve McQueen: American Idol. And today, he joins us to talk about Jesus Revolution, a historical retelling of The Jesus Movement that swept the United States in the late 60’s and early 70s, which stars Kelsey Grammer (Fraiser), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen), Kimberly Williams Paisley (Father of the Bride), and Anna Grace Barlow (Supernatural) and releases in theaters across the United States on February 24, 2023.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Find out more about the movie at https://jesusrevolution.movie
Follow the movie on Instagram: @JesusRevolutionMovie
Follow the movie on Facebook: @JesusRevolutionMovie
Follow Brent on Instagram: @brentmccorkle
Follow Brent on Facebook: @brentmccorkle
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
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
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 Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Video games have been a growing influence our culture for a while now. Ever since the 1970s, kids have been jumping into virtual worlds to compete with others, go on adventures, solve puzzles, and more. And while there are many positives about games, there are also many negatives. So how do we navigate that with the students in our youth group and how to we help parents navigate it with their kids? Our guest on this episode is Drew Dixon, author of the book, Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games. Drew is an avid gamer himself, is a father of gamers, co-founder of Love Thy Nerd, and has a history of serving in student ministry. In addition to sharing about his book, he provides some valuable tips for helping you and the parents in your ministry.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Buy Drew's book at https://amzn.to/3wraCgU
Enter to win a free copy of Drew's book (until February 28, 2023) at https://gleam.io/0fUpk/know-thy-gamer-book-giveaway
Follow Drew on Twitter: @_drewdixon
Learn more about Love Thy Nerd at https://lovethynerd.com
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
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
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 Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Isn’t it awesome when we see God use students to answer longtime prayers? On this episode we share a story about how God did just that through a 9 Month Mission Trip in a high school, and He wants to do the same through your students as well.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Read more about 9 Month Mission Trip at https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com
Download the 9 Month Mission Trip app at https://get.theapp.co/tbyh
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
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
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 Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
What would it be like to at the same church for a really long time, getting to know those students and families in that community, partnering with schools and other local organizations, and impacting generation upon generation? Whether you are just starting out and have dreams of longevity or if you’ve been in it for a while, this episode will provide everyone with a few ideas to help you stick with student ministry for the long haul, because it is so very worth it!
Links mentioned during this episode:
Connect with Jim on Facebook: @jim.purtle
DYM's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/493666560814931
Jim's church website - eldochurch.com
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
Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order)
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!