011: Persistence in Partnering with Parents: Practical Strategies from Will Hutcherson and Jim Burns
Tuesday June 27, 2017 |From busy schedules to the uncertainties about if they have what it takes, parents in our communities are up against a lot. As ministry leaders, we have the opportunity to partner with every parent in nurturing the heart of their child. On today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, we’ll hear from Will Hutcherson about […] Read more
010: Reactivating The Family Every Week with Mike Clear and Sherry Surratt
Tuesday June 20, 2017 |The church has 40 hours with a child annually, and their parents have 3,000 hours with them. If we want to impact the lifelong faith of a child, we need to partner with their parents if we have any chance of being effective. The good news is: Parents want a plan. On today’s episode, Mike […] Read more
009: Five Roles Of A Small Group Leader with Adam Duckworth and Terry Scalzitti
Tuesday June 13, 2017 |The best way for kids to know God is for kids to know people who know God. God leverages community and relationships to bring kids and teenagers into a lifelong relationship with Him. Small Group Leaders play an essential role in that. On today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, Adam Duckworth shares why having […] Read more
008: How To Take Small Groups To The Next Level With Terry Scalzitti, Brooklyn Lindsey & Joseph Sojourner
Tuesday June 6, 2017 |At Orange, we talk a lot about the idea of leading small—impacting the lifelong faith of your few. And small groups are an essential part of leading small. On today’s episode Terry Scalzitti talks about three reasons why it’s so important for small group leaders to be present. Then, we’re joined by Brooklyn Lindsey and […] Read more
007: Is Life Balance In Ministry Real? Carey Nieuwhof, Doug Fields and Frank Bealer Share Their Perspectives
Tuesday May 30, 2017 |As ministry leaders, our lives are filled to the brim with people, events and the important work of advancing the Kingdom of God. It’s rewarding but difficult work. When we get home and find ourselves exhausted, we might ask: does work-life balance in ministry exist? On today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, we’ll hear […] Read more
006: How Do We Inspire Kids And Teens To Be The Church? A Conversation On Service With Reggie Joiner and Kara Powell
Tuesday May 23, 2017 |Can kids and teens ever become the church if they only ever attend church? What if the way we do church is stunting the faith of a generation? How can we leverage service opportunities to impact lifelong faith? These are huge—but important—questions and conversations that parents and church leaders need to start having at home […] Read more
005: How Can The Church Impact A Child’s Life Forever? Reggie Joiner and Tom Shefchunas on the What, Why and How of Influential Small Group Leaders
Tuesday May 16, 2017 |How do you impact a child’s life and faith forever? Give them a caring leader and a predictable and safe community where they can grow spiritually. On today’s episode of the podcast, Reggie Joiner tells us why having two combined influences in the life of a child is the best way to impact their lifelong […] Read more
004: What Should We Say To Kids At Church This Week? – Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy and Dan Scott on Being Relevant, Saying Less and Prioritizing What’s Most Important
Tuesday May 9, 2017 |It’s the goal of every ministry leader to help kids and teenagers have a relationship with Jesus. But if you want students to hear more truth, then change the way you present it. On today’s episode of the podcast, Reggie Joiner shares an essential of thinking Orange – Refine the Message. Then, Kristin Ivy and […] Read more
003: Partnering with Parents – Leveraging the Biggest Influence on a Kid’s Faith with Reggie Joiner and Sherry Surratt
Tuesday May 2, 2017 |Nobody influences the life of a child more than a parent. But nobody influences the life of a parent more than the church. If the church wants to influence kids, they can’t forget about leveraging the influence that parents have parents. On today’s episode of the podcast, Reggie Joiner joins us to paint a picture of […] Read more
002: Impact Requires Alignment – Reggie Joiner and Carey Nieuwhof on Creating a Common Goal and Getting Ministry Leaders to Work Together
Monday April 24, 2017 |Thinking orange is combining the love of the home with the light of the church to impact and influence a child’s faith. But where do you start? A team of leaders—staff, volunteers, parents—who are aligned around a common, integrated strategy. In this episode of the Think Orange Podcast, Reggie Joiner shares with us what a […] Read more
