Amy Fenton
Amy has been in Kid's ministry for more than 20 years. She served at two churches as the Kid's Pastor for over 9 years at each church. At each church she lead a team of staff and over 400 volunteers. She has a passion for helping and empowering those who are leading Kids Ministries around the country and a love for the volunteers who serve in your churches. Amy’s newest role is at Orange working as an Orange Specialist and Executive Director of Orange VBS and Orange’s Live to Serve Conference. Amy's greatest joy in life comes from her three kids, Jadyn, Pierce and Blaze and the crazy fun life they live in Franklin, TN.
Christmas, Volunteers and All-The-Things
Wednesday December 18, 2019 | Amy FentonDecember is busy! And along with that busy you will find yourself asking more from your already very busy volunteers. So, how do we navigate the tension of serving our volunteers well during Christmas and yet desperately needing them to serve? Here are a few ideas: Read more
Do Your Volunteers Know You Care?
Wednesday December 4, 2019 | Amy FentonHave you ever stopped to ask yourself: How do our volunteers know we care? Your volunteers are your ministry gold. They are who makes your ministry happen. Read more
4 Key Elements to a Great Volunteer Celebration
Wednesday November 28, 2018 | Amy FentonIt’s a wonderful time of the year to celebrate your volunteers! I love Christmas. I love the lights, the tree, the gifts and most of all the time with friends and family celebrating the beautiful gift of Jesus. This is the perfect opportunity to take a moment to say a big “thank you” to the […] Read more
How to Structure Small Groups for Your Ministry
Monday May 21, 2018 | Amy FentonOne of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do I structure my small groups?” I find that some ministry leaders have a hard time getting their head around the change from a Sunday School classroom to a Small Group structure, or they simply believe that they are one and the same. Let […] Read more
How Are You . . . Really?
Tuesday May 8, 2018 | Amy FentonVolunteers! I love these people. Just the thought of them conjures up so many wonderful emotions. I’ve served alongside some of the best volunteers in the country. Some true rock stars! I hope and pray you are doing the same. In fact, if you have a volunteer team at all, you are. But, isn’t it […] Read more
Why Combining Influences at Your Church is Better for Kids
Friday March 31, 2017 | Amy FentonIf you are a parent, you probably know the feeling “I’m not qualified for this!” In fact, I first had that thought as I was leaving the hospital with my firstborn. Sure, there have been seasons when I felt like, “Okay, maybe I’ve got this!” Brief, brief seasons. That was typically right about the time […] Read more
Live to Serve: It’s About “We”
Thursday October 27, 2016 | Amy FentonA few years ago my friends, Sue Miller and Adam Duckworth, wrote an amazing book called Not Normal, just for volunteers! One of the chapters in the book is titled “You, Me, We.” I love this chapter. It hits on so many things that I love. I am a team player. I enjoy doing things […] Read more
Leading An Effective Meeting
Wednesday August 3, 2016 | Amy FentonMeetings. They sometimes feel like a necessary evil. But, if you have the right team around the table, with the right people in the right seats on the bus, meetings can become something you can look forward to. Yes, that is right. You might actually enjoy a meeting if you structure it in the right […] Read more
This Is The One Thing You Don’t Want Kids To Miss
Tuesday February 23, 2016 | Amy Fenton“Why aren’t you all the same?” We often get this question here at Orange. Why aren’t all of your curriculums talking about the same scripture or topic each week? That is a great question. Let me answer that question with a question. If you have less than 20 times this year to connect with kids […] Read more
