4 Tips to Utilize Social Media for Your Ministry Without Getting Overwhelmed
Wednesday October 23, 2019 | CJ PalmerSocial media is where your students are hanging out. If you want to reach them, you need to engage with them on their turf. So, what should you do? Just keep struggling to stay up-to-date with your social media posts and suffer through the overwhelming nature of it all? Of course not. Just because it's overwhelming now doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Here are four tips to help you utilize social media in your ministry without getting overwhelmed. Read more
Developing a “Be Present” Mindset
Monday October 21, 2019 | Orange LeadersBeing present is more than just showing up. It’s allowing your few to have a front-row seat to how God is working in your life and family; making the words you share in the circle have flesh outside of the circle. Read more
How to Make Time When You Don’t Have It
Monday October 14, 2019 | Tim CressWhat if we could manipulate our calendar in order to create more time for our ministries? Not only is this possible, but it’s a crucial step for you as a leader to increase the influence you have in the lives of kids and families. Here are some practical ways to make time. Read more
The Power of Story as an Ongoing Celebration of Ministry
Wednesday October 9, 2019 | Misty PhillipsAs you do weekly ministry it’s easy to forget to look up and around and take in what’s happening. That’s the real story. As you interact with kids, parents and volunteers you can be the catalyst to share stories that help inspire others. Stories are fuel to ministry. Read more
Three Things Kids Need to Hear From Ministry Leaders
Friday October 4, 2019 | Tom PounderAs a leader who is investing time and energy in the lives of kids and teenagers, you are uniquely positioned to be a shining light to students during this time of year. But what can you say to them that can make an impact and difference? Here are three things you can say. Read more
A Kindness Manifesto For Leading Ministry Teams Well
Wednesday October 2, 2019 | Ronne RockOur legacy as leaders is how we raise our staff to lead well. Whether that’s within our ministry or somewhere else, let’s give our employees what they need to lead. Read more
Leading Change: 4 Ways To Attack Problems Instead Of People
Monday September 23, 2019 | Carey NieuwhofAs a leader, you dream of a better future. Maybe it involves reaching new families, changing your current ministry programs, launching a new idea, or leading a complete transformation of your ministry. Whatever that dream looks like, it necessarily involves change. But the hard reality is that if you attempt to change almost anything, you will encounter resistance. Read more
What’s Your Ministry Leadership Attitude?
Tuesday September 17, 2019 | Daron DickensAs a leader, people look to you for comfort and strength. How you respond to something matters. You set the tone. If you complain about something that’s not fair then they’re going to feel like it’s okay to complain. Read more
Build A Better Tuesday Morning
Monday September 9, 2019 | Ronne RockA sense of dread always filled the office on Tuesday mornings. Smiles were few and conversations were brief as the anticipation of what was to come weighed heavy on all who gathered around the table to meet. A quick prayer was said, followed by the words, “Okay guys, let’s talk about the. . . .” Read more
Five Steps To Building A Healthy Team Dynamic
Friday September 6, 2019 | Orange LeadersWe didn’t know it then, but our team was on the brink of a spiritual war that lasted several years. It included some major transitions—staff turnover, changes in ministry structure, breakdown of silos and prejudices, launching campuses, building teams, and even constructing new buildings! Our ministry story has been complex in the last four years! Here are a few things we learned along the way. Read more
