Student Ministry Podcast

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   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod   Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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://thestudentministrypod

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   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod   Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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

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   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod   Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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 Studen

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 Mi

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 M

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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Tha

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 Podc

Episode 55 of The Student Ministry Podcast brings back Mike Haynes to talk about racial reconciliation. While racism has been a thing for a long time, recent events have increased our awareness of it. So how do we talk about it with our students? And how do we lead and shepherd them well through this? Mike speaks about his own experiences as an African American but also shares some amazing wisdom on how to guide students through all of this. As a youth worker, you already believe in what God can do through the next generation. Mike guides us in how we can help teenagers tap into their God-given potential to change the world.   Resources mentioned in this episode: - Be the Bridge Youth - Equipping students to be agents of change in their communities: bethebridge.com   - Website with helpful and practical links to petitions, donation pages, and maps (all made by a high school student): blacklivesmatter.carrd.co   - Find out more about GShades and get your free 6 months of curriculum starting July 1, 2020, a

Episode 54 of The Student Ministry Podcast is all about Orange Conference 2020. This "special edition" episode will be a bit different, as it will not include an interview. Instead, Steve sits down with Tom Bump and David Maddron to discuss the changes Orange had to make for OC20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share several things they learned from the main session speakers, as well as some of their biggest take-aways. You will also be able to find this same conversation on both Tom and David's podcast feeds.     Check out Tom's podcast: Kids Ministry Collective   Follow Tom on Twitter: @ptbump   Check out David's podcast: Kids Min Talk   Follow David on Twitter: @dmaddron   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:   iTunes   Stitc

Episode 53 of The Student Ministry Podcast features David Reed, who is currently the Minister of Youth at First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, TX. David has been in ministry for over 26 years, and in his current (home) church for over 13 years. Not only does he share his story and some great wisdom from his many years in student ministry, but he also shares what God has been teaching him through the COVID-19 pandemic.   Follow David on Twitter: @davidallenreed   Follow David on Instagram: @davidallenreed   Email David at davidreed0406@gmail.com   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and m

Episode 52 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Ansley Higginbotham, who served in traditional ministry settings for a number of years but is currently serving from home. As a stay-at-home mom, she has been writing blogs, speaking at youth events, writing curriculum, and coaching other youth workers. She also has a huge heart for other women in ministry. For those of you who are not currently serving at a church, we pray this conversation will inspire you to think outside of the box for ministry opportunities. For those who are serving at a church, maybe this will give you some ideas of additional ways to serve. Whatever state you are currently in, we pray that Ansley's story will encourage you in your own ministry, and know that God is not done with you yet.   Follow Ansley on Twitter: @ansleyhigg   Follow Ansley on Instagram: @ansleyhigginbotham   Ansley's Website: ansleyloveschurch.com   Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum   Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com   Follow The Student Mi

Episode 51 of The Student Ministry Podcast features Marty Estes of The Youth Workers Guide to Video Games podcast. Marty is currently the director of children's and youth ministries at Sand Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington, TN, where he has served since 2012. With over 17 years of professional youth ministry experience, Marty has a wealth of wisdom, especially on how to connect with students. One of those ways is through video games, and he will share some ideas around that and so much more on this episode.   Follow Marty on Twitter: @martyestes   Follow Marty on Instagram: @martyestes   Marty's Podcast: The Youth Workers Guide to Video Games   Marty's Podcast on Twitter: @ywgvg   Marty's Podcast on Instagram: @ywguidetovideogames   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

Episode 50 of The Student Ministry Podcast is a little different. In December 2019, the world lost a great youth pastor named Tim Uhls. For those who have been longtime listeners, you may remember Tim from episode 36. Tim was also Steve's youth pastor. In an effort to honor Tim and also cope, Steve reached out to several other people who were in Tim's youth group. This episode is dedicated to the vast impact Tim had on multiple generations over his 30+ years in ministry. There is no way to gather all of the stories, but we hope these few give you a good idea of who Tim was and also encourages you to also have an impact on those God places in your care. We cannot wait until the day when you get to meet Tim in heaven, witness his amazing heart and booming laughter, and we all get to worship God together for eternity!     At the end of February 2020, we are giving away five $25 gift cards to the Download Youth Ministry online store. To enter, head to the following link, and follow the instructions. http://bit.

On episode 49 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Tom Bump. Tom has been in ministry over 30 years in various capacities, but mostly in children's and student ministry. Over the years, God has led him through some really great times and some difficult times. So in addition to hosting his kids ministry podcast, he also coaches others in ministry. So if you have been considering a coaching relationship or if you have no idea what a coaching relationship is, this could be a great conversation for you to hear.   Follow Tom on Twitter: @ptbump Check out Tom's coaching website: http://www.kmccoach.net   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you h

On episode 48 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Jonny Radcliff, who is currently serving in student ministry in the Philadelphia area. Jonny is also a big proponent of networking with other youth workers. Sit back and get ready to hear what God has been doing in his life, but also make sure you have something handy to take notes!   Follow Jonny on Instagram: @jonnyrad5  Check out the National Network of Youth Ministries' website to find/start a local network with other youth workers: http://www.nnym.org   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!

In episode 47 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve talks all about the National Youth Workers Convention 2019. As Youth Specialties celebrated their 50th year of conventions, they focused on the theme, TOGETHER. Steve had the opportunity to sit down with a few attendees and chat about their experience. He also walks through all the Big Room and workshop talks he attended. We hope you enjoy this extra episode of the podcast all about NYWC 2019.   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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 Stu

In episode 46 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Jeff Bachman. Not only is Jeff a youth ministry veteran, but he also hosts his own podcast all about pop culture and youth ministry. Sit back and get ready to take some notes as Jeff talks about his story, his ministry, pop culture, and some amazing wisdom from his many years of experience.    Follow Jeff on Instagram: @jbachman   Check out Jeff's podcast: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/what-it-is-what-it-means/   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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 th

Episode 45 of The Student Ministry Podcast is a special one, where Steve has the opportunity to interview one of his former students and volunteers. Alycia Cone was 16 when she started attending youth group. She had Steve's wife as her small group leader, and after she graduated and completed a year with City Year, she joined the student ministry team to serve as a small group leader. On this episode, Alycia dives into her story but also explains how she leads small groups, and why it works.   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   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 o

In episode 44 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews one of his co-workers and fellow pastors, Sean Badeer. Not only does Sean lead the Connections Ministry at Steve's church, but he also serves with an organization called Leadership Pathway. Their goal is to connects young leaders with churches for a residency program that helps them grow in various ways in preparation for a life in full-time vocational ministry. So if you are are a church looking to invest in the next generation of leaders or if you are a young leader looking to get plugged into a ministry, after listening, be sure to get in touch with Sean at Leadership Pathway.   Check out Leadership Pathway's website: https://leadershippathway.org   Follow Leadership Pathway on Twitter: @leadershippathway   Like Leadership Pathway on Facebook: @leadershippathway   Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum   Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast   Follow

In episode 43 of The Student Ministry Podcast, Steve interviews Jeremy Nelson and Mike Eilers on how they go about co-leading their student ministry in Indianola, Iowa. Jeremy has been in paid ministry for a while, and Mike came into it recently after volunteering for quite some time. If you currently lead a ministry alongside a partner or a team, you'll want to take notes from these guys.    Email Jeremy at nelson@indianolacc.org   Email Mike at eilers@indianolacc.org   Call Jeremy and Mike at (515) 961-8311.   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:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!   Spon