Restoration Through Spam: An AANHPI Reflection
Tuesday May 30, 2023 | Christina PaivaUproarious laughter erupted from the otherwise quiet Sycamore Room; inside this room, one of the many Orange Conference Meet-Ups was coming to a close. Meet-Ups allow for the thousands of conference-goers to break into smaller spaces, for connection and conversation around specific topics or commonalities. Before we wrapped up this particular Meet-Up, we awarded […] Read more
2023-24 Orange Kids Scope & Cycle Resources
Wednesday May 24, 2023 | Orange KidsOrange Kids Curriculum has a focused yearly scope ready to help your kids' ministry plan for 2023 and 2024! Read more
Leaving and Starting Well in Kids Ministry
Wednesday May 17, 2023 | Phil SummersAs an Enneagram Type 1, it was important for me to resign from my 12-year kids ministry staff role the “right” way. But even thinking about quitting felt “wrong.” I’d vacillate between the pull I felt like God was drawing me towards then I’d picture the faces of some of the most amazing volunteers you’ve […] Read more
Resources on Racism Every Leader Should Watch, Read, and Share
Tuesday February 7, 2023 | Orange LeadersTo have empathy, we must educate ourselves on the experiences of others. Here are a few places for parents & leaders to explore the truth about racism. Read more
Resources for Leading in Crisis
Wednesday May 25, 2022 | Orange LeadersWe know as ministry leaders and volunteers, you will be on the front lines helping kids and teenagers process tragedies and working to give them hope as they navigate our hurting world. These conversations are never easy, but we do hope that the free resources below can help you feel more equipped as you lead […] Read more
The Miracle of Easter
Thursday April 14, 2022 | Sarah AndersonFor those of us in church world, Easter is the pinnacle of all days, the day our faith hinges on. But truth be told, of all the major Christian holidays, Easter just has never resonated with me as much as some of the others. Maybe it’s because Easter decorations—with all the pastels, bunnies, and baby […] Read more
How to Prioritize What to Teach Kids and Teenagers at your Church
Wednesday March 9, 2022 | Kristen IvyI will never forget the first time I was asked to speak to middle school and high school students. First, I was shocked that they asked. And second, I had no idea what to teach. How do you decide what to talk about? How do you decide what to teach? How do you put everything […] Read more
A Brand New Breakout Experience at OC 22
Wednesday February 2, 2022 | Kristen IvyThere’s a lot of “new” at OC this year, and we believe gathering together in the same room together for the first time in two years will be life-giving in a new way. Read more
The Ministry Reminder I Knew I Needed
Monday November 8, 2021 | Keturah BostonJust two years ago, I would have never imagined a need, nor the desire, to consider a shift in our ministry model. I mean, things were by no means perfect, but what ministry is? We were thriving and moving forward. We had some of the most amazing servant leaders we could ever ask for in […] Read more
