Student Ministry Connection

Steve Cullum
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For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.

  1. Aug 6

    190: Developing Leaders with Doug Franklin

    How can we get more volunteers, set them up for success, do student leadership well, and keep ourselves from burning out? What should we be focusing on as we develop leaders and build a ministry for longterm impact? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Doug Franklin about all things leadership!   Links referenced in this episode:  LeaderTreks website - https://leadertreks.com   LeaderTreks blog - https://www.leadertreks.org/blog/  LeaderTreks YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@leadertreks Email Doug -  doug@leadertreks.com   Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  2. Jul 22

    189: Symphony of Prayer

    What if we not only encouraged our students to pray, but we got our churches and networks to join in praying for the next generation, especially at the beginning of a new school year? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares about National Network of Youth Ministries' Symphony of Prayer, which involves several prayer movements you can get involved in.      Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about Symphony of Prayer - https://nnym.org/symphony  Footprints on Campus - https://nnym.org/footprints  Adopt a School - https://everyschool.com  Bless Our Schools Sunday - https://momsinprayer.org  See You at the Pole - https://syatp.com  Steps of Prayer - https://christianeducators.org  Prayer Walk Project - https://claimyourcampus.com  Operation P.R.A.Y. - https://operationpray.com Pray 9:38 - https://everyschool.com/pray/938  Prayer Zone Partners - https://campusmissionary.com/leaders  Top 9 Prayer Challenge - https://9monthmissiontrip.com/prayer  Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  3. Jul 9

    188: The Power of Praying Students with Aubrie Kimbrough

    What could happen if we encourage students to pray for their local schools, and they actually do it? Could we see fighting stop, grades go up, and God move among the students, teachers, and faculty? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Aubrie Kimbrough from Claim Your Campus, who shares stories of transformation and some free resources that will change your students and change your local schools.    Links referenced in this episode:  Follow Aubrie on Instagram - http://instagram.com/aubriekimbrough  Claim Your Campus - http://claimyourcampus.com  Follow CYC on Instagram - https://instagram.com/claimyourcampus  Follow CYC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/claimyourcampus  Email CYC -  info@claimyourcampus.com  Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  4. Jun 25

    187: How to Get Connected

    Did you know we were never meant to do ministry alone? And yet so many leaders do. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares all about National Network of Youth Ministries and provides a simple way you can partner with others to make a greater united impact on the next generation.   Links referenced in this episode:  Find or start a network - https://nnym.org  Consider joining our team - https://nnym.org/careers  Book a speaker for your next event - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  5. Jun 11

    186: Victory Beyond the Cup with Heather Reddy

    What could happen if we were really intentional with outreach and evangelism, especially around one of the biggest world events, like the World Cup? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Heather Reddy about her own soccer experience and how that eventually led her to work with Cru and then leading their big World Cup outreach initiative called Victory Beyond the Cup.  Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about Victory Beyond the Cup - https://victorybeyondthecup.com Connect more with Heather - heather.reddy@cru.org  Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  6. May 28

    185: What to Do When You're New

    What do you do when you’re just starting a new student ministry? What should you focus on? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve shares 10 tips on how to start well at a new ministry, whether you’re in your very first ministry or you’re about to start at your 10th church. And if you're not in a situation like this right now, these tips can also help you take an inventory of where you are in your current ministry and help to identify some areas you can work on, even if you’ve been there for a while.    Links referenced in this episode:  Get connected to other youth leaders and coaches - https://nnym.org  Adopt your local school - https://everyschool.com  Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  7. May 15

    184: Student Ministry Staffing with Todd Rhoades

    What do we need to know about student ministry staffing in 2026? What do we need to pay attention to? What can we do to improve it? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Todd Rhoades of Chemistry Staffing about his recent research and what we can learn from it.    Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about Chemistry Staffing at https://chemistrystaffing.com  Read the "Church Staff Health Report" at https://churchstaffhealth.com Listen to The Healthy Church Podcast at https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/podcast Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

  8. May 1

    183: Shepherding the Teenage Mind with Tomy Cummins

    What role does mental health play in ministry, and how can we create safe spaces for open conversations grounded in faith? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks to student ministry veteran and author of Shepherds of the Mind, Tomy Cummins, about mental health. Tomy shares how a wave of students taking their lives pushed him toward training and building a ministry culture where it’s safe to talk about depression and anxiety, seek help, and involve others when someone is unsafe. He recounts his own journey and explains how Ezekiel 34:4 frames his approach to shepherding. In addition to sharing what not to do, but Tomy points to Jesus as the model of grace and truth. Join Steve and Tomy as they discuss the need for student ministry pastors to seek community, reject isolation, and take the next right step toward better care for themselves and their students.    Links referenced in this episode:  Connect more with Tomy at https://tomycummins.com  Learn more about Shepherds of the Mind and find more resources at https://shepherdsofthemind.com  Get a copy of Shepherds of the Mind - https://amzn.to/4eUukZY Find your next speaker at The Speaker Hub - https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM - https://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter - https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online - https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting - https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram - https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Read Steve's blog - https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Instagram - https://instagram.com/stevecullum  Follow Steve on Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Looking for student ministry resources? Check out Steve's curated list of books, games, and more at https://www.amazon.com/shop/stevecullum    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. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     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!

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For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.

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  • Creator
    Steve Cullum
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 Steve Cullum. All rights reserved.
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    Student Ministry Connection