
Joy Bowen has a blast using her ministry experience to coach churches on how to have a greater impact with Orange. At a time when the church stands at a crossroads, she loves that Orange is a beacon of hope for change. Joy lives in Texas with her husband and two boys and she’s currently the only Orange specialist who can give you the inside scoop on the American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World.
The One Thing You Need To Prioritize This Year
Wednesday January 8, 2020 |If we aren’t careful, the trap we are vulnerable to falling into is that working for God becomes a substitute for worshiping God.
Read moreHow To Empower Leaders
Wednesday April 8, 2015 |Let’s talk volunteers for a moment. Now I KNOW I have your attention. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our ministry. If you are like most leaders, you spend about 80 percent of your time either actively recruiting new volunteers, praying for the right volunteers or stressing about whether your volunteers will actually show up on Sunday. […]
Read moreHow You Can Make Your Goals Happen This Year
Thursday January 22, 2015 |I don’t really believe in resolutions. Which is stressful because when January rolls around—every New Year—I feel so much pressure to conform to the trend. It’s not that I don’t think evaluating your habits is a good thing . . . I do! But let’s be honest, most resolutions are not successful in part because […]
Read moreSix Ways to Save at Orange
Monday November 22, 2010 |Whether you are a coupon clipper, bargain shopper, or just plain ‘ole cheap, we understand how important it is to pinch your pennies. Proper planning will not only prevent poor performance, but it will save you a buck, or two (or more)! That’s why we want to give you plenty of time and ideas for […]
Read moreFriday Favs Volume 1
Friday August 13, 2010 |Music can communicate our message more effectively than when we just use words alone. Today’s Friday Favs post is a compilation of music that strikes a chord with our staff members for how it communicates a message, emotion or inspires a story. What’s your “go to” song that brings a smile to your day? Beauty […]
Read moreGlory Defined
Thursday August 12, 2010 |The kids in the Camp Kid Jam session were truly amp’d up beyond description. (It is a JAM session after all!) Each team of kids were cheering and chanting for their team color — team spirit was in the air. Feeling that the energy in the room was being channeled into the excitement of the […]
Read moreWhat's on your playlist?
Wednesday July 14, 2010 |Every summer I break out all the tunes and rethink the core worship playlist I will use for the next school year. I love to make my selections now so that I can begin teaching new songs over the summer. The strategy behind that thinking is that by the time fall comes along, it won’t […]
Read moreUsing Music Beyond Sundays
Friday June 18, 2010 |Leaders and parents are always looking for good music with a positive message for the kids in their care. In “the Right Mix” Concentrate in the back of the Think Orange book, we highlight the different types of music we intentionally create for our curriculums to help make our message stick in fun and fresh […]
Read morethe Dance Floor effect
Tuesday June 15, 2010 |At the reception of a family wedding, I noticed that the most natural place for all different ages of people to mix and mingle was the dance floor. They were attracted by the music and the energy of classics like YMCA and the Cupid Shuffle. This can be true of the music we use in our […]
Read moreYOU are a Leader!
Thursday May 20, 2010 |The Orange Conference is one of my most favorite times of the year. More so than the lights, incredible music, and learning — what fuels me are the people who gather there. I vividly remember my first Orange conference experience as an attender. I left a different leader than when I arrived. God had some […]
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