065: Engaging Families In Your Community with a VBS Strategy
Tuesday July 17, 2018 |For some of us in ministry, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is as woven into the fabric of our churches as the Sunday offering or corporate worship. And for those of us whose churches don’t hold an annual VBS, we occasionally field the question why not? After all, isn’t VBS an important tool for discipling the […] Read more
064: How Your Church Can Advocate For A Vulnerable Generation
Tuesday July 10, 2018 |Do ever feel like maybe your church should be doing more? Sure, you care for your congregation every Sunday and throughout the week, and you create ministry programs to engage every single person who walks through your doors. But what about reaching the people outside your church–the ones who may never come close without a […] Read more
063: The Hallmark of a Healthy Community
Tuesday July 3, 2018 |Community is a buzzword—everyone is talking about it. But in our increasingly digital world, people often feel lonely and crave connection more than ever before. Today on Episode 63 of The Think Orange Podcast, we unpack what it takes to build great community. First, Kara Powell shares insights from young people and church leaders around […] Read more
062: Leading Through Crisis, Tragedy and Trauma
Tuesday June 26, 2018 |When tragedy strikes, you’re likely the first person people turn to. That’s both a heavy burden and a great blessing. Done right, your response points hurting teens and their parents to the only one who can do something with their pain: Jesus. In today’s show, you’ll hear from two women who know how to walk […] Read more
061: How To Invite Parents to the Party
Tuesday June 19, 2018 |As church and ministry leaders, we know that we need to partner with parents to better influence the life of a child. But where we sometimes miss the mark: There’s a difference between including parents, and making them feel invited and welcome to the party. On today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, Cindy Fiala […] Read more
060: How to Create Big Change with Small Groups
Tuesday June 12, 2018 |Small groups are all about fostering community. As pastors and church leaders, you know that. You’re here to learn how you can help your congregation make the most of small groups. And we’ll get there, no doubt. But first we’ll tackle the hardest truth for leaders to accept: real community starts with you. In today’s […] Read more
059: Being For Our Neighbors
Tuesday June 5, 2018 |In a fast-paced world where our focus often gets pulled from one thing to the next, it can be easy to miss what’s happening beyond the walls of our churches and homes. But what if strategic service is one of the best ways to change the lives of those inside and outside our ministries? On […] Read more
058: Finding Staff Who Stick
Tuesday May 29, 2018 |As a ministry leader, there’s nothing more daunting than setting out to hire a new staff member. You might wonder: Will I be able to find someone who is a good fit for the role and our team? How long will it take? And, more importantly, how long with they stick around? In today’s podcast, […] Read more
057: Confrontation, Boundaries and Deciding Not to Quit
Tuesday May 22, 2018 |We’ve all felt the Monday morning dread. I don’t want to go to work today, maybe I should just quit? The truth is this: Your calling to ministry is incredibly important and changing the world. The church needs you, and it needs you to not give up on it when you’re having a bad day […] Read more
056: How to Become a Better Leader
Thursday May 17, 2018 |If you’re checking out this podcast, you’re probably in some sort of leadership role. Maybe you lead a team at your church. Or maybe you lead a group of kids as a volunteer. Or maybe you’re leading your family at home. If any of these things is true, then this conversation is for you. First […] Read more
