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5 Things Small Group Leaders Need
Friday September 21, 2018 | Orange LeadersWe were in a quiet monastery in Ohio. I held a book in my hands that became one I’d revisit every year, required reading turned manifesto. It was a small spiritual formation class during my senior year of college. We were few, but the lessons we learned were many. The book we read was called, […] Read more
How to Be a Church Where Pro-Family Equals Pro-Parent
Tuesday September 18, 2018 | Orange LeadersEvery parent—whether that person is the mother, father, stepfather, stepmother, grandparent-raising-grandkids, aunt-or-uncle-raising-niece-or-nephew, adopted or foster—wants to be the best parent. At least, that is what we choose to believe! Being pro-family requires that we are pro-parent, and that requires that we believe the best about every parent and what they want for their kid. After […] Read more
Equipping Small Group Leaders to Minister to Their Few
Wednesday September 12, 2018 | Orange LeadersGoogle search the word pastor (I know what you’re thinking: Why would anyone do that?), and the first thing you will find is this definition: “a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation.” Merriam-Webster’s definition while similar, adds an important component: “a spiritual overseer; especially: a clergyman serving a local church or parish.” […] Read more
3 Questions Every Elementary Schooler Is Asking Themselves
Wednesday August 22, 2018 | Orange LeadersIn the elementary years, a child develops skills and competencies that equip their future. The way a child resolves the “Do I have” questions of these phases provides them with critical knowledge and resources. It shapes their perception of personal ability, comparative value, and resilience. Through these phases, kids shift from wanting to be seen by adults to […] Read more
6 Ways to Embrace the Physical Needs of a Toddler
Wednesday August 15, 2018 | Orange LeadersToddlers get a bad rap. Sure they whine and throw tantrums. But can you blame them? There’s a lot going on in those pint-sized bodies. By age two your little one will grow to half their adult height—something they’ll spend the next two decades reaching. And their shape will morph from one designed for doing a whole bunch […] Read more
Leading Small May be the Most Important Thing You do for the Kids in Your Church
Tuesday June 19, 2018 | Orange LeadersLast night while at a youth ministry camp I was reminded of a universal truth. Kids cheat. Especially when trying to dominate everyone else during a round of dodge ball. I tagged one high school guy out at least three times before he kind of, sort of acknowledged that he had been hit. I couldn’t […] Read more
Worship Leaders: One Thing To Stop Doing
Thursday April 5, 2018 | Orange LeadersI’ve noticed something about supervillains recently. They’ve got massive resources. Their genius is boundless. They always have a carefully crafted plan and focused vision. But still, they’re always brought down in the end by the same thing: the monologue. You know what I mean, right? They’ve finally got the hero right where they want them, […] Read more
Three Keys for Finding Great Volunteers
Thursday March 22, 2018 | Orange LeadersWe’re all in need of volunteers. If we’re going to build a great student ministry—the one that we believe God wants us to build—we’re not going to be able to do it alone. We’re going to have to find great people to help. In fact, I would argue that your student ministry will rise and […] Read more
Alignment Isn’t Optional
Thursday January 18, 2018 | Orange LeadersWe’ve all had experiences where our team wasn’t aligned. It’s hard to make progress. It can lead to frustration and at times it can make us question our calling. A lack of alignment is exhausting. I’m not suggesting being aligned as an organization is easy, in fact, I would say alignment requires a lot of […] Read more
Voices of the Phase Project :: Stuart Hall
Wednesday December 20, 2017 | Orange LeadersEvery good comedian has to know his audience if he wants to make them laugh. Every good teacher has to know her audience if she wants to make them think. Every good reality reality TV script writer (don’t think about that job title too long) has to know their audience if they want to make them […] Read more
