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10 Practical Ways to Partner With Parents
Friday December 16, 2016 | Autumn Ward
“They do a great job with her but not so much with me.” This was the response of a friend of mine several years back when I asked how he and his family were doing at their church. He went on to explain that he loved what his church was doing with his kids on […]
10 Questions to Lead Your Church Social Media Strategy
Tuesday January 14, 2014 | Orange Leaders
by Jeremy Smith It is one thing for the church to know about social media and tweet randomly or to post a link on your Facebook page, and a whole other thing for you to actually take the time to actually come up with a working strategy. Your church needs to understand that a target is necessary, goals […]
4 Important First Steps When Launching Orange
Monday March 6, 2017 | Stephanie Porter
Welcome to the Orange family! I am sure that the road you traveled to launching Orange has been quite the journey for you. You have weathered countless meetings and budget crunches. You have researched and asked the hard questions. You have stepped out in faith to lead kids, students, and families, and you are trusting God […]

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Orange Leaders

At Orange Leaders, we influence those who influence the next generation. We do that by creating resources and products that help leaders like you do ministry better.
Reggie Joiner

Reggie Joiner is founder and CEO of Orange, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to influence those who influence the next generation. Orange provides resources and training for churches and organizations that create environments for parents, kids, and teenagers. Before starting Orange in 2006, Reggie was one of the founders of North Point Community Church with Andy Stanley. During his 11 years there, Reggie helped guide the church’s growth through an emphasis on innovative approaches to ministry for families. Reggie has authored and co-authored several books including Think Orange, A New Kind of Leader, Seven Practices of Effective Ministry, Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, Lead Small, When Relationships Matter, It’s Just a Phase So Don’t Miss It, and his newest publication It’s Personal. Reggie and his wife, Debbie, live in North Georgia and have four adult children and four grandchildren.
Kristen Ivy

Kristen Ivy is the Executive Director of Messaging at Orange and the founder of The Phase Project, and co-author of the Phase Guide series, "It's Just a Phase," and "Playing for Keeps." She combines her degree in secondary education with a Master of Divinity and lives out the full Orange spectrum as the wife of XP3 Students Orange Specialist, Matt Ivy, and the mother of three children, Sawyer, Hensley, and Raleigh.

5 Administrative Duties Church Leaders Can Improve

Wednesday July 8, 2020 | Bre Hallberg

How are you wired? Ministry can be such a highly creative field to work in that we often dismiss administrative tasks as not nearly as important. Are you the creative one? Full of new visions and ideas, ready to take on the next big project?

How to Communicate with Volunteers and Parents in Our Digital Age

Wednesday July 1, 2020 | Tom Pounder

What Makes Orange a Unique Solution to a Common Problem

Monday June 29, 2020 | Paula Dannielle

4 Reasons Your Church Needs a Communication Plan

Wednesday June 24, 2020 | Daniel De Jesus

Making the Most of a Limited Church Budget

Monday June 22, 2020 | Derek Smith

3 Reasons Why Your Church Needs a Social Media Coordinator

Wednesday June 17, 2020 | David Clark

Resources on Racism Every Leader Should Watch, Read, and Share

Monday June 15, 2020 | Sam Collier

How to Make Technology Work in Your Ministry

Monday June 15, 2020 | Grant Glas

3 Ways Your Church Can Encourage Couples During the Pandemic

Wednesday June 10, 2020 | Ted Lowe

5 Reasons Your Church Needs a Digital Strategy

Monday June 8, 2020 | Daniel De Jesus

Let’s Get It Right This Time

Thursday June 4, 2020 | Reggie Joiner

How to Win in Ministry When You’re Feeling Stuck

Wednesday June 3, 2020 | Johnathan Baldwin

5 Ways to Lead Up as a Next Gen Pastor

Monday June 1, 2020 | Corey Jones

Why Devotionals are More Important For Your Leadership Than You Realize

Wednesday May 27, 2020 | Jim Burns

How to Make Relationships Matter More

Monday May 25, 2020 | Reggie Joiner

What’s Next For You and Your Church During COVID-19

Friday May 22, 2020 | Orange Leaders

Constructive Criticism: How To Give And Take In Church Leadership

Monday May 18, 2020 | Johnathan Baldwin

What to Do When You’re Burning Out in Ministry

Wednesday May 13, 2020 | David Clark

A Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Your Church Online

Monday May 11, 2020 |

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