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How to Lead Better in This Phase—Starting Now!
Wednesday July 19, 2017 | Orange LeadersWhether it simply lurks at the back of your mind during infrequent moments of insecurity or it keeps you up at night, you probably worry at times that you don’t measure up as a leader. You see social media posts from peers and experts that are “killing it,” and you silently wonder when (or if) […] Read more
5 Ways to Reactivate Parents Every Year
Wednesday July 12, 2017 | Orange LeadersThe start of a new school year usually means the start of new small groups, the start of soccer games, the start of PTA meetings, and the start of a busy season for parents. This is a perfect time to reactivate parents, so kids at every phase will stay connected to them. Regardless of how […] Read more
Voices of the Phase Project :: Sue Miller
Wednesday July 5, 2017 | Orange LeadersSue Miller can most accurately be described as a cornerstone, not just for us at Orange, but for preschool ministry as a whole. For 17 years she led a 3,000-strong children’s ministry at Willow Creek Community Church, and since 2005 she’s developed groundbreaking ministry books, resources and events for preschool leaders, volunteers, and parents. She’s […] Read more
Voices of the Phase Project :: Josh Shipp
Wednesday June 21, 2017 | Orange LeadersJosh Shipp is new to the Orange family, but we were immediately moved by his story and integrity. Inspiring and hilarious, Josh uses his platform as a TV host, author, and speaker to share the powerful message that every teen deserves a chance to live life at it’s fullest. Josh has proved integral to our High […] Read more
17 Inspiring Books About Working With Kids and Teens
Wednesday June 14, 2017 | Orange LeadersThis post was written by Kristen Ivy, Director of Messaging at Orange and Director of The Phase Project. One of the questions I’m asked most often whenever I get to speak about the Phase Project is this: What books are you reading? Well, the real answer is: I’m the mother of three, with a full-time job. […] Read more
Voices of the Phase Project :: Caz McCaslin
Wednesday June 7, 2017 | Orange LeadersFourth graders appear ready to take on the world. They seem virtually unstoppable. However, as parents and church leaders, it can feel as though it is far too soon for them to step out with such confidence. That’s one of the many reasons we wanted you to hear from Caz McCaslin. As the founder of […] Read more
Navigating the Three Phases of Elementary School
Wednesday May 31, 2017 | Orange LeadersPhase Defined: A time frame in a kid’s life when you can leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their future. The phase that should matter most to you is the phase they are in now. The phase that matters most happens before or after this phase. Adults tend to assume, “They are like me now.” Adults tend to assume, “They are like I used to […] Read more
Mothers With No Babies to Hold
Monday May 15, 2017 | Orange LeadersThis past January I grieved alongside my sister the loss of my niece, our deeply loved little girl who was put into a body not meant for this world. Losing a child isn’t something that we talk about often because, really, what is there to say? When you lose a baby before they ever really […] Read more
Voices of the Phase Project :: Duffy Robbins
Wednesday May 10, 2017 | Orange LeadersIf anyone has gone deep in student ministry, it’s Dr. Duffy Robbins. A longtime friend of Orange, he serves as Professor of Youth Ministry at Eastern University and has a 35-year-history in working with teenagers. Duffy’s warm, conversational style and quick sense of humor have placed him in high demand for everything from Bible camps […] Read more
Navigating the Three Phases of Preschool
Wednesday May 3, 2017 | Orange LeadersThis week, we’re hosting the Orange Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. With this year’s conference we are also unveiling new resources and sharing insights from our research in The Phase Initiative. We even are offering a series of breakouts all about navigating the phases of your phase. To serve leaders who attend our talks and those who are following along online, I’ll be posting notes from each session on the blog. Whether or not you were able to make the conference, I hope some you gain something form these notes that prevent you, your team, and your parents from missing the distinctive opportunities of the phase you’re in and the phases to come. Here are the notes from the breakout titled “Navigating the Three Phases of Preschool,” which was led by Holly Crawshaw. Read more
