Student Ministry Connection

065: Youth Pastor Job Search with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen

Episode 65 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Dan Navarra and Matt Steen of Chemistry Staffing. Not only do Dan and Matt share some of their stories, but they also share some great tips and hacks for those just getting started in student ministry and those thinking about transitioning to another church or another ministry. Dan also shares some important results from his annual Youth Pastor Compensation Survey that are important to everyone in a paid ministry role.  
Links mentioned during this episode:
Chemistry Staffing's website: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com
Before You Go eBook: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/before-you-go
When to Leave eBook: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/when-to-leave
Church Job Seeker Bootcamp: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/church-job-seeker-bootcamp
Youth Pastor Compensation Survey Results: https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/compensation-youth-pastor-2021
Free Housing Allowance Calculator: https://chemistry.fyi/r38
Email Dan at dan.navarra@chemistrystaffing.com
Email Matt at matt.steen@chemistrystaffing.com
For churches who are interested in hiring, set up a meeting with Dan: https://meetings.hubspot.com/dan-navarra
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Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:
G Shades - https://gshades.org  
MinHub - https://minhubsync.com/smp  
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Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  
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Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!
 

064: Encouragement for Youth Workers

Episode 64 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a brief message of encouragement from Steve Cullum to you, the youth worker. As we head into a new year, we know that many of you have experienced some rough patches and have even thought about giving up at least once or twice, or maybe you know someone who has really struggled recently.  
In this episode, Steve shares five encouragements adapted from the book, It's Personal, by Virginia Ward, Reggie Joiner, and Kristen Ivy, and the teaching series of the same name by XP3:
Jesus knows your name.
Jesus knows what matters to you.
Jesus understands your story.
Jesus loves you no matter what.
Jesus knows your potential. 
Links mentioned during this episode:
It's Personal book  
It's Personal XP3 series  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:
G Shades - https://gshades.org  
MinHub - https://minhubsync.com/smp  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
iTunes  
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  
 

063: Mobilizing Teens with Greg Stier

Episode 63 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Greg Stier of Dare2Share Ministries. Greg has a reputation for knowing and relating to teens in unique and effective ways. Over the course of the last 20 years, Greg has spoken to over 1,000,000 teens in major venues across the nation and heard countless stories of their struggles and triumphs. Greg’s commitment to mobilizing teenagers to reach their generation for Christ is rooted in the transforming power of the gospel. Raised in a violent, inner-city family of body-builders, he never had a dad and never felt like he measured up because his biceps weren’t big enough! But one by one, he saw his tough, urban family of “thugs” come to know Christ. And that ignited a passion in Greg to see all lost people come to know Jesus.  
Links mentioned during this episode:
Read Greg's blog at https://gregstier.dare2share.org  
Subscribe to Greg's podcast: Gospelize with Greg Stier  
Check out Greg's book: Gospelize by Greg Stier  
Check out the Life in 6 Words app: https://lifein6words.com/app  
Follow Greg on Twitter: @gregstier  
Follow Greg on Instagram: @gregstier  
Follow Billy on Instagram: @mcmahan.billy  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:
G Shades - https://gshades.org  
MinHub - https://minhubsync.com/smp  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve and The Student Ministry Podcast might receive commission to support this ministry.  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
iTunes  
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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  
 

062: Youth Ministry Exchange 2020

Episode 62 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a discussion and recap of Youth Ministry Exchange 2020 with fellow ministry podcasters, Tom Bump and Tom Palmer.  
Subscribe to Tom Bump's podcast: Kids Ministry Collective Podcast  
Subscribe to Tom Pounder's podcast: YM Sidekick Podcast  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
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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:
G Shades  MinHub  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
  

061: The Importance of Leaders with Billy McMahan

Episode 61 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Billy McMahan, who is currently the student pastor at Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Niwot, CO. Billy shares his story of God's redemption and how God continues to use that to help him connect with his students and leaders. He also talks about their struggles surrounding the Covid pandemic and speaks about the importance of other leaders in our ministry. 
Follow Billy on Instagram: @billy.mcmahan  
Email Billy: billymcmahan@rocky.church  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
  

060: Programming Update 2020

On episode 60 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve provides an update on how his student ministry programming has changed since last year and since the Covid-19 quarantine. He shares their church's experiences and what they learned that led to these recent changes.
Register for Youth Ministry Exchange: www.bit.ly/ymx-2020  
And be sure to use the offer code Steve for $25 off your ticket!  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
  

059: Orange and YMX with Crystal Chiang

Episode 59 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Crystal Chiang, who is the Executive Director of Student Strategy at Orange. Not only does she have a ton of experience as a small group leader, but she was also in public education for a while. She brings all of that expertise to the team at Orange, which is especially helpful this year, as they are launching a brand new event for youth workers this October called Youth Ministry Exchange. Today, Steve and Crystal chat about her story, what it looks like to work for Orange, YMX, and much more!  
Check out Crystal's website: www.crystalcchiang.com  
Follow Crystal on Twitter: @crystalcchiang  
Follow Crystal on Instagram: @crystalcchiang  
Register for Youth Ministry Exchange: www.bit.ly/ymx-2020  
And be sure to use the offer code Steve for $25 off your ticket!  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
  

058: Online Youth Ministry with Cooper Miller

Episode 58 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Cooper Miller, the brand new Online Youth Pastor at Mariners Church (Irvine, CA). Cooper has a great story, and it was really cool to hear what God has taught him over the years and set him up for this new role. And as one of the first people to ever have this title, we had to chat about it. Not only does he share some insight around what they have learned during this Covid season, he also explains what their online ministry will look like moving forward. Cooper also provides some tips for churches of all sizes in the area of online ministry.  
Follow Cooper on Instagram: @itscoopermiller  
Check out Mariners JHM on Instagram: @mariners.jhm  
Check out Mariners HSM on Instagram: @mariners.hsm  
Check out Mariners JHM on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/marinersjhm  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
  

057: Digital Ministry with Tom Pounder

Episode 57 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Tom Pounder. Not only has Tom been in student ministry for a number of years, he has also served as a digital/campus pastor at his church. He brings all of that to the table today as he discusses ministry moving forward during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom also has his own blog, podcast, and more, so be sure to continue following him using the links below.
 
Follow Tom on Twitter: @tapounder  
Check out Tom's blog: ymsidekick.com  
Check out Tom's Facebook Group: Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast for the past 4 years! We're excited about what God has in store for us in the future!  
 

056: When Life Gives You Lemons with Gerald Fadayomi

Episode 56 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Gerald Fadayomi, longtime youth worker and author. Gerald has an amazing story of how God has worked in His life. After a rough life at home and seeing friends murdered, he got plugged into a church, gave his life to Christ, and began serving in student ministry. Since 2019, he has been running a conference, is in the process of starting a monthly gathering, and has written several books, including his brand new one called When Life Gives You Lemons.
Get a chance to win a free copy of When Life Gives You Lemons: https://bit.ly/freelemonbook  
(The contest will run until June 30, 2020.)
Check out thelemonbook.com to find out more about Gerald's book and much more.
Follow Gerald on Twitter: @geraldfadayomi   
Follow Gerald on Instagram: @geraldfadayomi  
Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  
Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast  
Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod  
Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:  
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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: G Shades Student Curriculum  
If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com  
Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast for the past 4 years! We're excited about what God has in store for us in the future!