138: Leading Humans: What Does it Take to Get Volunteers Excited Again?
Wednesday September 7, 2022 |Episode Description: As ministry leaders, our job is not just to invest in students, but also in the volunteers who serve with us. In this episode, Orange Curriculum Directors Mike Clear andCrystal Chiang share practical advice and words of encouragement for the leaders who are struggling to recruit volunteers post-pandemic. They also discuss the unique […] Read more
101: How Community Can Thrive in Crisis
Monday August 30, 2021 |What do we do in those moments where it feels like everything has changed? How do we help our communities when we are experiencing a crisis? In this episode, Crystal Chiang unpacks the ways we can show up for the kids and teenagers in our ministries so they can thrive, even in crisis. Read more
100: What is the Role of a Small Group Leader
Monday August 23, 2021 |As we restart ministries and train leaders to invest in the next generation, what do they need to know? What are the characteristics of a great small group leader? In this episode of the Think Orange podcast Tom Shefchunas breaks down what it means to lead small in order to impact kids or teenagers so […] Read more
099: Going Back to School and Church this Fall
Monday August 16, 2021 |As we restart ministries, and as kids and teenagers go back to school in what still feels like an uncertain time, we all need a reminder of why we do what we do and how we can help the next generation as they navigate a new school year. That’s why Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy […] Read more
098: Helping Kids & Teens Heal from Anxiety and Despair
Monday August 9, 2021 |As leaders, we all want to help the next generation fight despair and anxiety, but often we don’t know where to start. That’s why Dave Adamson sat down with Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams to have a discussion about some practical ways we can help kids and teenagers feel seen and experience hope. Check out […] Read more
092: Equipping Parents to Build Faith in Their Homes with Virginia Ward
Wednesday June 16, 2021 |We all know that if we want to help the next generation develop an everyday faith we need to partner with parents to inspire faith in their homes. But how do we support parents and what resources do they need to help their kids and teenagers grow in their faith? Join Dr. Virginia Ward as […] Read more
090: The One Question Every Leader Should Ask Volunteers and Parents
Monday June 7, 2021 |An effective ministry has less to do with how you influence kids and more to do with how you influence those who influence kids. We think there is one question we need to ask volunteers, small group leaders, parents, and guardians that can change everything: What can I do as a leader to help you […] Read more
087: The Future of the Church
Tuesday May 4, 2021 |We think that the key to the future of the church is rebuilding trust with the next generation. But that means some things need to change. We think churches who will impact the future will . . . Lead volunteers like they’re humans with a life outside of serving the church. Respect parents like they’re […] Read more
086: It’s Personal – 5 Questions You Should Answer To Give Every Kid Hope
Thursday September 26, 2019 |The kids and students we lead need more than just deeper worship songs and deeper Bible studies to lead them down a path of hope and meaningful faith. They need something far more PERSONAL. In fact, if you want to be a transformational leader of kids, then it HAS to be personal. That’s why in […] Read more
