Student Ministry Connection

095: Time Management Tips

How do we get it all done? There are always so many things to do in student ministry and some of us are left asking that question on a regular basis. While we cannot control everything, there are a couple things that we can begin to take control of that will help us significantly in the area of time management. And when we begin to see results in these two areas, we'll begin to have more time for connection with others and to grow more as leaders. 
Links mentioned during this episode:
Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com 
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum 
Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection 
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094: Student Leadership Ideas

We all know our student ministries shouldn’t be solely run by adults. We need to raise up student leaders. But how do we do that? What does it look like? How do we start it, how do we tweak it, and what things do we need to have in place for it to succeed? In this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we share 5 ideas around student leadership that we encourage you to consider—whether this is your first time around or if you’re looking to improve your existing student leadership.
Links mentioned during this episode:
Learn more about Leadertreks' "Leadership Labs" - https://www.leadertreks.org/blog-reimagine-student-leadership/ 
Download Youth Ministry's gold membership, which includes Leadertreks' curriculum - https://dymmembership.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) 
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093: Navigating Failure with Mike Haynes

What happens when you fail, when things aren’t going so well--whether it’s your fault or your unfortunate situation? When you start to feel like you’re a failure, you may also begin questioning your call to ministry. But what if God was still in control and still had plans for you? On this episode, we talk about failure, because we’ve all been there; and if we’re honest, sometimes it gets really tough to navigate. With the help of today’s guest, Mike Haynes, we’re going to share some ways to navigate failure in student ministry.  
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikeehaynes 
More of Mike on episode 32 - https://bit.ly/student-ministry-connection-32-mike-haynes 
More of Mike on episode 55 - https://bit.ly/student-ministry-connection-55-mike-haynes 
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) 
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092: 10 Social Media Tips

How can we use social media in a way to really advance our ministry to students without it becoming an overwhelming beast that always demands our attention? In other words, how can we use it as a tool to advance our mission rather than it taking over? On this solo episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares 10 social media tips for those in lead in student ministry. 
Links mentioned during this episode:
First Few Years website - http://1stfewyears.com 
Episode 86 with Dave Adamson - https://studentministryconnection.com/podcast/086-metachurch-student-ministry-with-dave-adamson/ 
Download Youth Ministry's gold membership, which includes social media content - https://dymmembership.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) 
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091: Helping Students Serve with Christen Clark

How do we move students from participating to contributing? On this episode, Christen Clark of the Collide Kids Podcast joins us to discuss why it's so important for students to serve and how you can get them moving in that direction. 
Links mentioned during this episode: 
Follow Christen on Instagram: @christenclark 
Follow Christen's podcast on Instagram: @collidekidspod 
Check out Christen's podcast at https://collidkidspodcast.com (also on most podcast apps) 
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) 
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090: Avoiding Burnout with James Sabin

How do we avoid burnout in ministry? Many of us are used to going at 90 miles an hour, firing on all cylinders 24/7, and rarely looking out for ourselves. But if we’re honest, most of us know we can’t keep that up. So how do we continue to do good student ministry for the long haul? On this episode, we brought back James Sabin, the youth and family pastor at Kingdom Church in Westover, WV. The last time James was on the podcast was episode 34, where he talked about his own burnout story and how to overcome burnout. Today, with that season behind him, James talks about how to avoid burnout, the importance of rhythms, why we should stay connected, and so much more!
Links mentioned during this episode: 
Follow James on Instagram: @jamessabin13
Subscribe to James' "Youth Ministry Soul Keeper" podcast: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-ministry-soul-keeper (also on most podcast apps)
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) 
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089: Celebrate the Wins

What is one thing that can take your ministry to the next level? While there are a lot of ideas you might have, today we share one simple step that can immediately change your ministry, your team, and more! On this solo episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares about the importance of celebrating wins in our ministry and gives examples in five different areas of concentration. 
Links mentioned during this episode:
First Few Years website - http://1stfewyears.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) 
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088: Communicating to Middle Schoolers with Ashley Bohinc

How do we effectively communicate to middle schoolers? They have so much potential, but sometimes it's difficult to speak to them from the stage, in groups, and individually. Ashley Bohinc, author of Communicating to Middle Schoolers and director of middle school strategy at Orange, will speak directly to that question, talk about the importance of contextualizing everything we teach, and also give you an opportunity to connect with others who have a desire to also grow in this area. 
We're giving away a FREE copy of Communicating to Middle Schoolers on September 22, 2022. Here's how to enter:
Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection 
Leave a comment on the post for episode 88 - Tell us one of your favorite stories involving middle school. 
Bonus entry if you tag someone else in the comments. 
Links mentioned during this episode: 
Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashleymariebohinc 
Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleybohinc 
Check out Ashley's website at https://ashleybohinc.com 
Buy a copy of Ashley's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3TMgP1p 
Check out her book's website at http://communicatingtomiddleschoolers.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) 
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087: 9 Month Mission Trip with Travis Deans

How can we get our students to actively share their faith? We all desire that, but how do we make it happen? On this episode, Travis Deans, the northeast regional director for National Network of Youth Ministries, talks about 9 Month Mission Trip, a strategy that will help students see every day as a an opportunity to be a missionary. 
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Travis on Twitter: @tdeans 
Email Travis at tdeans@nnym.org 
Read more about 9 Month Mission Trip at https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com 
Watch the 9 Month Mission Trip livestream event at https://www.9monthmissiontrip.com/livestream-event.html 
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. 
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086: MetaChurch Student Ministry with Dave Adamson

How can we leverage digital ministry to reach more students for the Gospel and connect way beyond our church walls? Dave Adamson, who is known to most people as Aussie Dave, is currently the Director of Orange Australia and New Zealand and recently released his book, MetaChurch: How to Use Digital Ministry to Reach People and Make Disciples. And on this episode, he shares some very practical ideas on how to connect with students using digital ministry. He also shares incredible encouragement to all of us who serve in student ministry! 
Links mentioned during this episode:
Follow Dave on Twitter: @aussiedave 
Follow Dave on Instagram: @aussiedave 
Subscribe to Dave's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/c/aussiedave 
Buy Dave's book, MetaChurch, on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3cYYg9g 
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.  
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