David Clark
David Clark lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where he works in advertising. He is passionate about creativity, social media, running, and Chipotle.
Why Vision Matters to Your Ministry
Wednesday January 24, 2018 | David ClarkWhy vision? It’s a buzzword that is thrown around a lot in ministry. But for good reason! Nothing happens without a clear, intentional vision for your ministry. Nothing. You will run around in circles forever until you’ve got that figured out. (Been there, done that.) But, how do you do this effectively? How do you […] Read more
Approaching Limitations in Ministry
Wednesday January 17, 2018 | David ClarkNo matter what you’re doing, whether within the church or not, you will experience limitations in your work. It’s an inevitable part of the process. But it’s really not the limitations that matter. Rather, it is how you handle said limitations—how you respond to them, how you frame them, and ultimately how you work within […] Read more
Why NextGen Ministry Matters
Monday November 20, 2017 | David ClarkIf you’ve been in ministry for any length of time (especially recently), you’ve probably heard the term “NextGen” thrown around a lot. It’s pretty trendy these days. But it’s one of those rare trends that actually lives up to its hype. Buzzword or not, it’s something you should be exploring further —especially if it’s not […] Read more
Re-Visioning Parent-Church Partnership
Monday November 6, 2017 | David ClarkAhh, November . . . The calm between the storms. Fall launch is over, school has started, and for the most part, families are back into their routines. It’s a few short weeks to take a deep breath before the craziness of the holiday season sets in. And while it’s important to take some time […] Read more
Building Trust With Parents as Small Group Leaders
Thursday October 19, 2017 | David ClarkInherently, being a small group leader comes with a lot of responsibility. You’re being entrusted with your few at least once a week and then some, especially as they get older. This isn’t something that anyone should take on lightly. There’s an incredible amount of trust and commitment that needs to go into those relationships. […] Read more
Social Media and the Orange Church
Thursday September 28, 2017 | David ClarkIf you’re reading this, it’s likely that you already “get” the heart and vision of Orange. You’ve probably used any number of our products and understand the value that they bring to your ministries. It can’t be said enough: We are so grateful for you. You’re on the front lines every single day, working hard […] Read more
Giving Volunteers Your Best
Thursday September 21, 2017 | David ClarkVolunteers are the life-blood of our ministries. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do each week. So, it should go without saying that they deserve our very best and highest level of care. And yet, so often I see leaders missing the mark with their volunteer teams, often leading to dissatisfaction, increased burn-out, and […] Read more
Five Ways You Can Lead Student Volunteers Better
Tuesday September 12, 2017 | David ClarkWhen you work in kids ministry, you know volunteers are a big part of your success. Your volunteer teams on any given weekend can singlehandedly make or break the ministry experience for families. And it never fails: At the most inopportune times, it seems like everyone calls in sick and you’re in a tough spot. […] Read more
