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Are you struggling to connect with others doing student ministry in your community? On this "quick-hit" episode, we'll share a couple tips on how to find other youth leaders in your area to get connected and begin collaborating for a more impactful ministry.   Links referenced in this episode:  Find a network or start one at http://nnym.org  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 40 free credits for Coleader by following this link - https://bit.ly/coleader-steve  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, 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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

Middle schoolers can be an interesting bunch, can’t they? One moment, they are bouncing off the walls; and the next, you can have a really meaningful conversation with them about their purpose in the world. And sometimes, those are happening at the exact same time. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Heather Mahoney about how middle school ministry has changed over the years, what to keep in mind when working with middle schoolers, and share a few tips to maximize your ministry.  Links mentioned during this episode:  Email Heather at heather@crossroadsgrace.org  Follow Heather on Instagram - @heatherthemahoney  Follow Heather on Twitter - @ettermahoney  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM in episode 105 and at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's NNYM ministry newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support Steve's ministry with NNYM 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. More details on this in episode 101.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Need help with ministry programming? Check out Coleader for FREE and get 40 free credits by using the link https://bit.ly/coleader-steve and support Student Ministry Connection.  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Grab a copy of Holy Guacamole on Kickstarter using the link https://bit.ly/holyguacamolegame 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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!  

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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  Podbean  Spotify  YouTube  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podbean Spotify YouTube Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!    

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)  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:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio 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!