Tim Cress
Tim Cress is the NextGen Pastor at LifeSource Adventist Fellowship in Denver, Colo. He and his wife, Danielle, have two children, Oceana, age 7 and Kai, age 3. Tim is passionate about developing leaders for the next generation and has worked in partnership with Orange for four years. In his free time, Tim loves leading improv acting workshops and slipping away to the beach to go scuba diving.
How to Make Time When You Don’t Have It
Monday October 14, 2019 | Tim CressWhat if we could manipulate our calendar in order to create more time for our ministries? Not only is this possible, but it’s a crucial step for you as a leader to increase the influence you have in the lives of kids and families. Here are some practical ways to make time. Read more
Transitioning To An Orange Strategy In A Denominational Setting
Wednesday May 22, 2019 | Tim CressWhen we look at moving from a denominational curriculum or strategy to adopting an Orange Strategy, casting vision and getting support can be a daunting task. Here are a few tips that I hope can help those in denominational settings to understand what is at stake and what must change if we are to turn the current trends around. Read more
Creating Small Group Traditions for Any Phase
Thursday November 16, 2017 | Tim CressWe all have traditions. Some we may dread, like visiting an eccentric aunt’s home every Thanksgiving. Others we may cherish, like making gingerbread cookies with our kids every Christmas. No matter our feelings toward the various traditions in our lives, each one contributes an important role in our sense of belonging and value. We know […] Read more
Discovering the Needs of Our Neighbors
Friday September 22, 2017 | Tim CressServing our communities and being the best neighbors we can be should be a goal of every faith community. Being for our neighbors, however, is easier said than done at times. Over the past century our churches have gone from being the centers of their neighborhoods to hosting programs that pull people from much larger […] Read more
4 Benefits of Bringing Your Team to The Orange Conference
Friday October 14, 2016 | Tim CressSo you are considering bringing your team to the Orange Conference for the first time? That was my position one year ago, and I’m so glad we made it a priority. Here’s why. Realizing You Are Not Alone Our preschool volunteers are the only ones who are concerned with diaper changing. Our high school volunteers […] Read more
