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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
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
Deleting Digital Drama
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersDrama is a part of every person’s life . . . especially teenagers. In the past, drama was easy to spot—it happened face to face and everyone knew who said what. But with the rise of the Internet and social media, drama has found its place in the digital world. Digital drama, more commonly known […] Read more
That’s a Good Question
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersAnd there it was. The question was out there for everyone to hear. The small group had been having a great discussion on the life of Joseph when one girl said, “So what did Potiphar’s wife actually want Joseph to do?” Hmmm, what to say? As a volunteer in children’s area, we have all probably […] Read more
Your Very First Conversation with a Student with Special Needs
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersOf course, I can add another student to my few. Sure, I’d love to come meet her. After two steps, I pull up short. With my heart in my throat and my mind racing, I realize I have no idea what to do next. Waiting at the door is a lovely girl with special needs […] Read more
