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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

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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.

Kick Off the New Year with New Faith Habits

Wednesday January 20, 2021 | Reggie Joiner

As we begin a new year, we’re hoping 2021 will look a lot different than what 2020 looked like. But even if it doesn’t, even though there’s still uncertainty, one of the things we’re absolutely sure of is that we need to do everything we can to help reengage kids and their relationship with God. […]

What is Orange?

Tuesday January 19, 2021 | Reggie Joiner

Here to Play

Tuesday November 24, 2020 | Reggie Joiner

Orange Holiday Gift Guide

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How to Partner with Foster & Adoptive Parents

Friday November 20, 2020 | Adriana Howard

I’m Here To Play Today So You Know I’ll Be Here Tomorrow

Thursday November 19, 2020 | Crystal Chiang

3 Ways Parents Want to Hear from You

Thursday October 29, 2020 | Holly Crawshaw

Engaging the Space Between Us

Wednesday September 30, 2020 | Sarah Anderson

Announcing Two Brand New Events

Tuesday August 25, 2020 | Reggie Joiner

How to Start a Special Needs Ministry at Your Church

Monday July 20, 2020 | Meaghan Wall

Are Your Church’s In-Person Family Services Really for Everyone?

Monday July 13, 2020 | Brett Talley

5 Administrative Duties Church Leaders Can Improve

Wednesday July 8, 2020 | Bre Hallberg

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

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