Student Ministry Connection

Episode 77 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Marc Therrien of workcampNE. Much of Marc's growth is connected to faith in action, which is why he now serves as one of workcampNE's directors. Through environments focused on home repair and the Bible, their team allows you, the youth leaders, to focus on the students, grow in your relationships with them, and encourage their relationships with Christ. If you are looking for a service-based trip for your students, be sure to check out workcampNE. If you cannot make one of their summer camps work, Marc and his team are also available to discuss what serving could look like for your group during another part of the year. 

Enter to win a free physical copy of The State of Religion and Young People 2021 by going to the link https://bit.ly/springtidebook and entering your contact information. (Winner drawn on January 31, 2022.) 

Links mentioned during this episode: 

• Check out workcampNE's website at https://www.workcampne.com 

Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast: 

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website at https://www.thestudentministrypodcast.com and click the “Support” button. 

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 6 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 76 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with John Decker of Every Student Sent, a unique community-based platform with vision of connecting students to existing ministries, churches, and each other in order to propel them towards Gospel-centered mission as they navigate and engage culture during college. In this episode, we'll hear John's story and take a deep-dive into this amazing resource and how it can help you, your students, your parents, and more.

A special video version of this episode can be found on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGnHPofOweo

Enter to win a free physical copy of The State of Religion and Young People 2021 by going to the link https://bit.ly/springtidebook and entering your contact information. (Winner drawn on January 31, 2022.) 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Visit Every Student Sent's website at https://everystudentsent.org 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website at https://www.thestudentministrypodcast.com and click the “Support” button. 

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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If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 75 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Josh Packard, the Executive Director at Springtide Research Institute. He and his team conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the inner and outer lives of young people, ages 13-25. Recently, they released The State of Religion and Young People 2021: Navigating Uncertainty, a compilation of their latest research. Springtide states, "Over 75% of young people identify as religious or spiritual. But they told us they’re not turning to faith communities during stressful moments in life." Their latest report offers the data, insights, and framework we need to support young people as they face life’s biggest questions.

Enter to win a free physical copy of The State of Religion and Young People 2021 by going to the link https://bit.ly/springtidebook and entering your contact information. (Winner drawn on January 31, 2022.) 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Learn more about The State of Religion 2021 - https://www.springtideresearch.org/research/the-state-of-religion-2021/ 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

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.  

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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!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 74 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Todd Rhoades around what many are calling The Great Resignation, the phenomena in our current culture consisting of many people resigning from their jobs. And the church is not immune to it. We discuss the implications for the church as a whole and for those of us in student ministry. 

Todd has invested over 30 years in serving churches, having served as a worship pastor for over 15 years, a church elder for more than a decade, and in various ministry leadership roles in both the business and non-profit sectors. As the original founder and developer of ChurchStaffing.com, Todd fundamentally changed the way thousands of churches search for pastors and staff on the internet. Most recently, Todd’s work with Leadership Network has provided him exposure to the innovative trends in today’s church and inside knowledge of how healthy churches operate and uses it to help churches find a healthy, long-term fit for their next team member. A graduate of Cedarville University, Todd lives in Bryan, OH with his wife, Dawn. 

Todd's blog posts about The Great Resignation:

• What This Means for the  Big “C” Church

https://blog.chemistrystaffing.com/the-great-resignation-5-staffing-trends-that-will-affect-your-church

Other links mentioned during this episode:

• Chemistry Staffing website - ChemistryStaffing.com 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

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.  

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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!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 73 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Brett Talley. As a pastor’s kid, Brett grew up in the church world and felt called to full-time ministry at a young age. After jumping into the local church as a youth pastor and next gen pastor for over 11 years, he moved into his current role with Orange and Orange Students. Steve and Brett talk about what an Orange Specialist does, what Brett has learned after working with so many student ministries, and also about the importance of learning and speaking into Phases.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Email Brett at [email protected] 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10%) 

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: 

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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!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!! 

Episode 72 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a programming update from Steve. He shares how last year's programming changes went along with sharing some insights from his summer experiences, and plans for the 2021-2022 school year. He also shares a couple stories about how God has used video games to connect with teenagers. 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save 10% off) 

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  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 71 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Zack Ryer. Not only is Zack one of Steve's former students, but he has recently started a music career (under the stage name, Dante Nazarro) focused on songs that he has written through his anxiety, depression, and grief. Zack and Steve talk about some things that helped him during his time in youth group, how Zack has now been able to help other teens, and about some ways youth pastors and youth workers can help other students going through difficult times. 

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Follow Zack on Instagram: @ryedog95 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

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:  

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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!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 70 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Todd Pearage. Partnering with Standing Stone, Todd and his wife, Lynda, run a ministry called Youth Leader Oasis, where they care for other youth workers and their spouses. In this episode, he not only shares his story, but talks about what his ministry looks like, how you can get the care you need, and shares a few tips for all of us.

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Email Todd at [email protected]

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

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  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5+ years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 69 of The Student Ministry Podcast features some tips around recruiting. If you are going to make a difference in student ministry, you need a great team around you. Maybe you have questions, though. Like... How do I build a team? How do I get more people to join our team? How to I get the right people on our team? How do I raise awareness of the needs we have on our team? Prayer is a vital part of anything. Of course, we need to be constantly praying about this—that God will lead us to the people He wants on our team. But in this episode, Steve shares a few additional tips he has learned over the years when it comes to recruiting.

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Read more about these tips at https://stevecullum.com

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

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  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!

Episode 68 of The Student Ministry Podcast features a conversation with Chris Talbot. Not only does Chris serve in youth and family ministry at his local church, he also teaches youth ministry at Welch College and is the author of Remodeling Youth Ministry. In this episode, you'll get to hear Chris' story but also hear about how we can remodel our youth ministries to focus more on what the Bible says rather than chasing trends. Chris also shares what it is like to be a Bible college professor and a few tips that he has learned along the way.  

Links mentioned during this episode:

• Order Chris' book on Amazon: Remodeling Youth Ministry 

Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:

• G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code TSMPOD to save $5)  

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  

If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!  

Thank you all for the last 5 years of The Student Ministry Podcast!!!!