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
You Might be a High School GUYS SGL if…
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersWhen you volunteered to be a small group leader for a group of teenage guys, you had no idea what a brave move that really would be. I’ve rounded up a few examples (but please, add more!) that might indicate that you are one of those brave SGLs. You Might be a High School Small […] Read more
Orange Partners with Playlister to Make Curriculum Easier to Use
Monday April 27, 2020 | Orange LeadersOrange has always aimed to make technology easy for churches to use. The Orange curriculum was one of the first to offer digital downloads to ministry leaders. Products like Weekly and Orange Apps allow churches to leverage technology for digital communications. Read more
Orange Conference Live: Tech Tips to Make the Most of the Online Experience
Thursday April 23, 2020 | Orange LeadersSince the Orange Conference Live Experience will be so unique compared to our usual in-person conference, we thought we’d come up with a few suggestions on how to make the most of this (or really any) online conference. Read more
The Difference Between Church and Business Leadership
Wednesday April 8, 2020 | Orange LeadersIf we’re going to continue to grow the Church (with a capital C), we must be willing to learn what we can from our fellow church leaders and beyond. So today, we’re going to step outside the environment where we spend most of our time. Read more
A Church Leader’s Guide to Coronavirus: Continuing Ministry During a Pandemic
Monday April 6, 2020 | Orange LeadersOver the past few weeks, COVID-19 has spread to 50 states. Schools, businesses, churches, events, and other organizations are wrestling with how to respond to the growing threat of coronavirus. And local churches are no exception. Read more
Coronavirus: Everything Your Church Needs for Digital Family Ministry Experiences
Thursday April 2, 2020 | Orange LeadersYou’ve probably heard all about this Covid-19 thing that’s happening around the world. That’s why the entire Orange team has been hard at work preparing lots of content and resources to help you and your church get through this time. Read more
4 Signs Your Church is Ready for Change
Wednesday March 25, 2020 | Orange LeadersIf you’re a leader (which we’re willing to bet you are), you’ll eventually lead through change. Change is inevitable. Without it, your church can become stagnant, lose influence, or become irrelevant. Read more
A Weekly Communication Strategy for Churches to Engage with Parents and Volunteers
Monday March 23, 2020 | Orange LeadersThat’s where your volunteers come into play—specifically your small group leaders. And you expect your volunteers to engage with kids every week. You work hard to make sure your volunteers know how to engage kids in conversations about faith. Read more
5 Ways You Can Influence Your Church’s Staff Culture
Wednesday March 18, 2020 | Orange LeadersLoyal staff members are the people who make the church tick. They’re the ones who make all the behind-the-scenes magic happen—the stuff very few people in the congregation ever see. Read more