Leading Small May be the Most Important Thing You do for the Kids in Your Church
Tuesday June 19, 2018 | Orange LeadersLast night while at a youth ministry camp I was reminded of a universal truth. Kids cheat. Especially when trying to dominate everyone else during a round of dodge ball. I tagged one high school guy out at least three times before he kind of, sort of acknowledged that he had been hit. I couldn’t […] Read more
How to Build a Social Media Team
Friday June 15, 2018 | David ClarkWhether you’re at a church of 50 or 500 or 5,000, you should be embracing and utilizing social media and all it offers. But the reality is, many churches simply cannot afford—or choose not to put paid resources into—staff for these roles. Regardless of where your church falls on this spectrum, it’s going to be […] Read more
The Postcard Challenge
Tuesday June 12, 2018 | Daniel De JesúsAt the beginning of the year, during one of our Sunday morning huddles, I offered every small group leader a simple challenge. I asked each of them to take a couple minutes after all of their kids had left, and get into the habit of writing a postcard to one kid in their small group. […] Read more
Are You Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs?
Monday June 11, 2018 | Jessica BealerFor many of us in ministry, summer is a welcome break, a time to take a breath, shore up standards, and try new things. Programming is a little less rigid, and that’s a good thing because volunteers tend to be sparse this time of year. Summer is also a great time to evaluate your current […] Read more
Developing the Concepts for Leading Small
Tuesday June 5, 2018 | Tom ShefchunasWhen I got my first job as a professional Christian there were two big strangely related tensions in my life. First, and obviously, I had a brand new job in a brand new culture in a brand new “industry.” Secondly, I wanted an iPad. Let me explain. My new job was challenging. My title was […] Read more
How to Structure Small Groups for Your Ministry
Monday May 21, 2018 | Amy FentonOne of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “How do I structure my small groups?” I find that some ministry leaders have a hard time getting their head around the change from a Sunday School classroom to a Small Group structure, or they simply believe that they are one and the same. Let […] Read more
Creating a Crisis Plan for Your Church Ministry
Thursday April 5, 2018 | Dexter CulbreathWe never see them coming; or if we do, we only have moments to get ready and respond. Crises and tragedies slap us in the face at the worst moments. They hurt. They sting. They can bring everything to a sudden halt. Our lives can seem to be in limbo. Our communities are devastated and […] Read more
Worship Leaders: One Thing To Stop Doing
Thursday April 5, 2018 | Orange LeadersI’ve noticed something about supervillains recently. They’ve got massive resources. Their genius is boundless. They always have a carefully crafted plan and focused vision. But still, they’re always brought down in the end by the same thing: the monologue. You know what I mean, right? They’ve finally got the hero right where they want them, […] Read more
The Blessing of Discomfort Zones
Tuesday April 3, 2018 | Daron DickensI have a five-year-old. His name is Truman. If you’ve ever been around a five-year-old you know what a magical time it is. He’s not a baby, yet he has some holdovers like the special stuffed animal he sleeps with, trouble opening certain packages, and he can’t tie his shoes. He’s not completely self-sufficient and […] Read more
Planning Ministry Transitions Well
Thursday March 29, 2018 | Ian RockWhether you’re resistant to change or love to seek it out, one thing is for sure—it’s coming. No matter how much you love your current role, at one point or another, it’s going to come time to transition to a new season. In NextGen ministries, leaders typically stay in their roles anywhere from 2-5 years, […] Read more
