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104: Staying Healthy in Ministry with Mike Foster
Monday September 20, 2021 | Orange LeadersIt’s no secret that staying healthy and avoiding burnout in ministry is no easy task. That’s why we need to have a strategy in order to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This week, Mike Foster breaks down how we can be healthy in ministry so we can be in this for the […] Read more
103: How to Be At Your Best in Leadership with Carey Nieuwhof
Tuesday September 14, 2021 | Orange LeadersHow do I live in a way today that helps me thrive tomorrow? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Maybe you’re experiencing some leadership burnout after this intense season of ministry—at times we all feel overwhelmed, over committed, and unsure of what to do next. This week on the Think Orange Podcast, we had […] Read more
102: Implementing a Small Group Model with Keturah Boston & Ashley Bohinc
Friday September 3, 2021 | Orange LeadersIt’s no secret that we think the best ministry strategy is a small group strategy, but how do we implement a small group strategy? What are some practical ways to transition to a small groups model, recruit leaders, and help small groups to develop great relationships? On this week’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, […] Read more
What’s Next For You and Your Church During COVID-19
Friday May 22, 2020 | Orange LeadersAs an organization, when the COVID-19 outbreak first began, we made a statement: “We are all in this together.” And we really meant that. So here's what's next. Read more
The Third-and-a-Half Hurt
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersWhen we Create a Safe Place, we keep confidential what our few say in small group. The exception is the 3 hurts: when a student is hurting someone, when someone is hurting a student, or when a student is thinking of self-harm. But we all know that the situations and contexts our students struggle through […] Read more
The Art of Letting Go
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersEvery year, the same thing happens. I get so gosh-darn attached. September arrives faithfully, another school year begins, and on promotion Sunday, I admire my new few. Some are thrilled to finally be the oldest in the room while others secretly wish they could still be the little ones. After all, big changes are ahead—scary, […] Read more
Lessons Learned in Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersMy family and I sat down a few nights ago to watch ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’, the documentary about the life of Fred Rogers, the children’s television personality and minister. As I was watching the movie about Fred Rogers’ life, I noticed several fundamental values that he held when interacting with children that we, […] Read more
42 Ways to Keep Showing Up
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersWhen I first took on leading a small group I was scared. I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t think I had what it took. I was sure they wouldn’t like me. I wasn’t sure I would even like them, to be completely honest. My first night leading my girls I was overwhelmed. […] Read more
