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7 Questions to Ask to Evaluate Yourself as a Church Leader
Monday January 6, 2020 | Orange Leaders2 Peter 1:5-8 lists seven characteristics for self-evaluation. Let’s take a look at each one. We’ll provide greater clarity by adding phrases used in The Message, highlight a few things you might want to consider in your own self-evaluation, and offer tools to aid in your growth Read more
5 Ways to Set Goals For Your Ministry This Year
Friday January 3, 2020 | Orange LeadersAs ministry leaders, we’re naturally goal-driven. The new year gives us the opportunity to check our spirit and our teams and make sure we’re making the most of the resources we have around us. Read more
8 Do’s and Don’ts for Interacting with High Schoolers on Social Media
Friday December 20, 2019 | Orange LeadersSocial media is the place where all the world’s a stage and you—a grown adult—find yourself playing understudy to the next generation. Hey, we get it. As soon as you get a grasp on Facebook or Instagram they announce another big change. And new social media platforms are popping up all the time. You might be tempted to just stay away from social media, but then you’d miss out on some big opportunities for connection. Read more
5 Tips To Help Balance Your Time At Home And In Ministry This Christmas
Monday December 2, 2019 | Orange LeadersI’ll be home for Christmas. You can count on me . . . [insert record scratch here] . . . well, unless you’re a ministry leader! So, how do we do it? How do we strike the proper balance between serving God and serving our families, particularly at Christmas? Read more
3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith
Friday November 15, 2019 | Orange Leaders11, 12, 13. These are the awkward years. You remember right? Greasy hair, frizzy hair, don’t care. Weight gain and weight loss. You feel like an adult but everyone treats you like a kid. Life for a middle schooler is rough. Forget trying to figure out who you are in Christ. Preteens are hanging onto the struggle bus for dear life. Read more
Do You Know Where I Live?
Tuesday November 12, 2019 | Orange LeadersOne of the best ways to get to know someone’s context is to know where they live. Maybe that’s why Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus’ house. By doing so, Jesus modeled empathy. Read more
Do You Know What Matters to Me?
Tuesday November 5, 2019 | Orange LeadersWhat matters to someone actually matters. When the leaders in your environment take the time to figure out what matters to those they lead, children and teenagers in your ministry begin to believe they matter, too. Read more
Two Mistakes You Might Be Making When it Comes to Understanding Kids
Friday November 1, 2019 | Orange LeadersYour God-given influence only works on kids who like you and know you like them. You want to shape the future of the kid in your life? Get to know him. Read more
Developing a “Be Present” Mindset
Monday October 21, 2019 | Orange LeadersBeing present is more than just showing up. It’s allowing your few to have a front-row seat to how God is working in your life and family; making the words you share in the circle have flesh outside of the circle. Read more
How to Answer High Schooler’s Biggest Questions With Action
Friday October 18, 2019 | Orange LeadersNot “how many people will respond to my latest snap?” kind of questions. We mean big, deep, questions. It boils down to 3 words: Mobilize their potential. Read more
