045: Creating a Safe Place for Grieving Families
Tuesday February 27, 2018 |As the church, we are called to gather around those in pain. But what about those whose pain isn’t as obvious—how do we help them? In today’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, we’ll discuss how ministry leaders can gather around families walking through the loss of a pregnancy or an infant. First we’re joined […] Read more
044: How to Reimagine and Redesign Your Ministry
Tuesday February 20, 2018 |As church leaders, we know Sunday doesn’t just happen. It takes time, energy, and resources to create programming week after week. But is what we do on Sunday the best way to set families up to win on Monday? Today on the Think Orange Podcast, Reggie Joiner shares about his own personal experiences with reactionary […] Read more
043: Mapping Community Assets
Friday February 16, 2018 |As church leaders, we spend a lot of time planning programs, events, and weekend gatherings for people in our communities. We think if we build it, they will come. But what if the people who come aren’t the ones we’re meant to reach? Today on the Think Orange Podcast, we interview Virginia Ward about community […] Read more
042: Tips for Building a Successful Family Ministry in a Start-Up Church
Wednesday January 31, 2018 |When you’re a start-up church, there are a million details to think about before you can even open your doors. It can be tempting to start by creating places for adults to worship. But what if you could make a greater impact by turning your energy toward a strategy that keeps the entire family in […] Read more
041: Mobilizing Volunteers to Accomplish Your Mission
Tuesday January 23, 2018 |We’ve all been there. Sunday morning rolls around and we’re panicked by the number of volunteer roles left unfilled. We think, “Don’t people know the church has the most incredible mission on the planet!?” The truth is, many of the people in your congregation do—they’re just waiting for you to ask them to join you. […] Read more
040: Growing Young By Engaging the Next Generation
Tuesday January 16, 2018 |As ministry leaders, we’re eager to mentor the next generation. We have so much insight and wisdom to pass on after all. But investing in teenagers and young adults isn’t about dropping some knowledge and walking away. It’s about engaging them in conversations, practicing empathy, and providing them with ways they can be actively involved […] Read more
039: Tips and Tools for Time Management
Tuesday January 9, 2018 |Have you ever gotten to the end of a busy day—one in which you rushed breathlessly from task to task—and asked yourself, “Where did the time go today?” It’s not that the things you did weren’t important, but you wonder if they were the most important? Sure, that’s a tension every ministry leader feels from […] Read more
038: Increasing Your Capacity As a Leader
Tuesday January 2, 2018 |We all have goals we’d like to achieve, dreams we want to see become a reality, and priorities we want to elevate. But at the end of the day, the work week, or even the year, we often look back and wonder where the time went. Did we do the things we’d hoped to do? […] Read more
035: The Grown-Up’s Guide to Teenage Humans with Josh Shipp
Tuesday December 12, 2017 |Leading teenagers is simultaneously one of the hardest parts of youth ministry and one of the most rewarding — it’s a time of high stakes, yet great opportunity. In today’s episode of the Think Orange podcast, we talk to Josh Shipp, award-winning teen expert featured on MTV, CNN, and in The New York TImes, and […] Read more
034: How To Engage Today’s Youth And Families
Tuesday December 5, 2017 |Research shows one out of two teens drift from their faith after graduation from high school. With numbers like these, youth leaders and parents are worried their students and kids will fall within this statistic. The key to having a faith that lasts well beyond the pomp and circumstance is having a continuous conversation about […] Read more
