Five Steps To Connecting And Training New Volunteers
Friday April 24, 2015 | Nick BlevinsI remember what it was like the year our first child was born. I remember the joy and the stress that came from preparing to embark on this new journey that would change our lives forever. I remember all the fears we had. The fear of us not being ready. The fear of him not […] Read more
4 Tips For Training VBS Volunteers
Friday April 17, 2015 | Holly CrawshawFinding volunteers is no simple task. Finding good volunteers? It’s like a treasure hunt. But finding good volunteers willing to serve in the summer? Now we’re talking about needles in a haystack! We’ve been there, and we know a ton of other people who have been there, too. And what we’ve found is that the […] Read more
How To Organize Information About The Small Group You Lead
Monday December 29, 2014 | Orange LeadersGet there on time. Remember everyone’s name. Read the lesson ahead of time. Remember their pet’s birthday. Connect with the parents. We know your list of New Years Small Group Resolutions is probably growing. You’ve got high expectations to be the best SGL ever this year! And then February rolls around… And March… And New […] Read more
Orange Conference 2014: The Highlights
Thursday September 11, 2014 | Jennifer WilderWe’re in the midst of Orange Conference 2015 planning and thought we’d take a look back to remember the awesomeness of 2014! Share this video with your staff, volunteers and church, and let them know OC15 isn’t to be missed! Want to see more Orange videos? Check out these! Read more
It’s Not Too Early to Plan Your Christmas Program!
Wednesday August 20, 2014 | Orange Leaders’Tis (almost) the season. Can you believe it? Christmas is just around the corner, ready to pounce. In a short time, you’ll be WRAPPED UP in enough festive details to make your head dance with far more than just Sugar Plums! If planning a Christmas production to please everyone is enough to send your blood […] Read more
How Your Church Can Build Marriages that Last
Monday August 18, 2014 | Orange LeadersOur friends over at Orange Books are offering some great deals this week. You can get any of the deals, any day this week, but we really like today’s featured deal: Buy one copy of the book Married People, and get all of the following: “Why Marriage Ministry Is Doable for Every Church” (Orange Conference 2014 […] Read more
6 Ways to Show a Kid why They Matter to God
Friday February 7, 2014 | Jennifer WilderYou can’t make a kid love God, have faith or care about what really matters. But there are some things you can do. That’s why we wrote Playing for Keeps. We wanted to talk to parents and leaders (and anyone else who influences the lives of kids and teenagers) about six things you can give […] Read more
Why We Do What We Do
Friday January 3, 2014 | Jennifer WilderRecently, I came across a video that drove home—even more deeply—the importance that small group leaders and church volunteers have in a child’s life. The video is called “I’ll Need You” by Igniter Media. What you’re doing today, this weekend, next month and next year in your church is important to the children around you. […] Read more
Family First
Tuesday May 18, 2010 | Orange Leadersby Kenny Conley Todd Clark planted a church in California that is truly an Orange church. As the senior pastor of this church, he shares about how to create a ministry where family truly comes first. Here are seven principles: Shades of Orange There are many shades of orange. Helping your pastor see Orange may […] Read more
Sing a Song…
Saturday May 15, 2010 | Orange Leadersfrom Making of Orange We get the request every year to send out the song list from each of our sessions at Orange. So this year, we’re just going to make it public domain! For your reading and singing-in-the-shower pleasure, here is the set list from Orange 2010: SESSION 1 – Wednesday, April 28 Song […] Read more