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Married People Book Study, Week 2
Wednesday May 28, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Daron Dickens One of my prized possessions is a very old copy of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. The high regard that I have for it has little to do with its actual worth. The worth is purely personal. It is attached to memories of special times with my dad as he would read to […] Read more
Sayonara, seniors
Friday May 23, 2014 | Orange Leaders“Pomp and Circumstance” is at the height of its popularity this time of year, as high school seniors are taking the stage in their caps and gowns. It’s a great time for churches to recognize the contribution these students have made in ministry and to encourage them as they set out for college and careers. […] Read more
Married People Book Study, Week 1
Wednesday May 21, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Daron Dickens I’m both a pastor and a marriage and family therapist, so it may come as no surprise to you that I’ve always been very interested in what makes a great marriage. As early as age 11 or 12, I remember having “interviews” where I would ask married couples what made their marriage […] Read more
Football, Leadership and Ministry
Tuesday May 20, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Matt Norman I know I’m the only one. I am probably the only children’s pastor/worker/ministry leader/business leader that has ever done this, but I am going to share anyway just in case. When I took over our children’s ministry and our children’s church, the pastor and I had a big vision. After spending some time […] Read more
The Key is the Heart
Friday May 16, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Sarah Bragg I love coffee. More than that, I love Starbucks coffee. There is just something about it. Something different. Maybe it’s the aroma or the environment or the cup. When I was in seminary, I was asked to read Pour Your Heart Into It by Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, for my […] Read more
An Easy Way to Score Huge Points with Parents!
Wednesday May 14, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Benjamin Kerns I started youth ministry back when mailing flyers with clip art out of a book was the best and most effective way to communicate with parents. As I grew in skills, I began to make calendars on Microsoft Publisher, and would occasionally send out letters to parents to promote special events like […] Read more
Three Digital Life Trends for 2014
Tuesday May 13, 2014 | Orange LeadersMarch 11, 2014 — Today’s personal devices may be wireless, but digital users seem to be more tethered than ever. From computer to phone to tablet to television, Americans spend more time in front of a screen than ever and show no signs of slowing down. The effects of this widespread digitalization of life, for […] Read more
Starting a Kids Worship Team
Monday May 12, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Yancy Richmond I started singing with worship teams when I was an elementary-age kid. I would not be who I am today if people had not given me opportunities to do what I love and grow through the places I was able serve. Anytime you can allow kids to use their gifts and talents […] Read more
Including Teens and Adults with Special Needs
Friday May 9, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Amy Fenton Lee We’ve all seen the climbing statistics of children being diagnosed with autism. And we know that those kids turn into teens, who should also experience inclusion inside the church. But the social and spiritual needs of older students are often different than young children. At last week’s Orange Conference, Katie Garvert shared how […] Read more
Apps for Thinking Orange
Thursday May 8, 2014 | Orange LeadersLooking for our latest Apps? We’ve got everything you’ll need for Small Group Leaders, Parents, Orange Leaders, Orange Conference and more! With the exception of The Orange Conference App, all apps are available on iPhone and Android. The Lead Small app – Download from iTunes here! A brand new tool for anyone who invests in […] Read more
