How I Discovered My Sweet Spot In Leadership
Tuesday September 3, 2019 | Scott KedershaYour natural wiring and giftings can help point you to your sweet spot in leadership. Read more
What’s In A Name?
Wednesday August 14, 2019 | Orange LeadersNames are important. It’s typically the first thing you learn about someone, the first connecting point you share over a nametag or a handshake. But if we’re “bad” at remembering names, we make excuses. Read more
Volunteer Recruiting Made Easy?
Friday August 9, 2019 | Barbara GravesNo matter the size of the ministry, from a coffee-shop church plant to a multi-campus mega-church, there always seems to be more opportunities to serve than servers! Over many years of interacting with churches around the country, I can only recall one church that had a waiting list of volunteers. What a dream world that must be! In the world of most leaders, though, opportunities abound and we can help others find their place if we are intentional. Read more
Change Before You Have To
Monday August 5, 2019 | Powell GrishamChange—it’s as common as the cold, as unpredictable as the weather and as painful as a toothache. And if we’re honest, we don’t typically enjoy it. Why can some leaders embrace change naturally and effortlessly? Why do some (most) of us struggle with change? And most importantly, what does God think of change and what does our ability or inability to change say about our faith in his plan? Read more
3 Lies Ministry Leaders Tell Themselves
Monday July 8, 2019 | Frank BealerIn the ministry world, burnout may be our greatest obstacle. It’s the devil’s ultimate weapon. If he can run you ragged, he will. If he can destroy your health, he will. If he can make you despise your job, he will. If we want to find a way to combat the enemy’s schemes, we have to identify unhealthy behaviors and eliminate them from our daily routines. Some things need to change if we want to last in ministry. Read more
How Every Married Person Can Take The Summer Off
Friday June 28, 2019 | Ted LoweFor as many years as I can remember, my daughter, who is now 11, has always been appalled that I have to work in the summer. She says, “Oh Daddy, it’s just not fair.” I say to her: “Yeah, what’s that all about? Down with the establishment that’s trying to keep me down.” She has no idea what I’m talking about, neither do I, but she is pleased I agree. I wish I could take the summer off, but I can’t. And I bet you can’t either. While we can’t take the summer off we can take a vacation from something else. Read more
Do Something You Don’t Have To Do
Monday June 24, 2019 | Orange LeadersHere’s a secret every good volunteer and leader knows: You don’t do something because you feel like it. You do something in order to feel like it. If you only do what you have to do, you will be limited in what you do. It’s the stuff that you don’t have to do that ultimately changes your faith. Read more
Maximize Your Time With These Simple Tips
Monday June 3, 2019 | Kristi PorterWe all know the pressure of being pulled in a million directions on a daily basis. It’s probably not uncommon for you to reach the end of a workday, and ask yourself what you actually accomplished. Sadly, too many of our days pass this way while the workload only seems to increase. But there is an approach you can take to curb this lack of productivity. With a few tweaks, you’ll feel better about reaching the end of your work week. Read more
Transitioning To An Orange Strategy In A Denominational Setting
Wednesday May 22, 2019 | Tim CressWhen we look at moving from a denominational curriculum or strategy to adopting an Orange Strategy, casting vision and getting support can be a daunting task. Here are a few tips that I hope can help those in denominational settings to understand what is at stake and what must change if we are to turn the current trends around. Read more
Strategy, Not Curriculum
Friday May 17, 2019 | Orange LeadersA curriculum equips leaders, but a strategy develops them. A curriculum facilitates a meeting, but a strategy prioritizes community. A curriculum provides information, but a strategy mobilizes students to experience what they are learning. Read more
