Winning with Team Alignment
Monday March 26, 2018 | Paula DannielleTeam alignment can be well described through the sports analogy. Through middle and high school, I played basketball. While I wasn’t the best player you’d ever want to meet, I was pretty decent. In most games, I was a starter and got a decent amount of playing time. By 6th grade, I was 5’7” and […] Read more
What’s so Great about Orange?
Thursday March 22, 2018 | Amy Grisham“What’s so great about Orange? What makes you unique?” It’s a question we get almost daily. Admittedly, I am a bit biased, but after over 20 years in ministry, and after talking to thousands of leaders in all those years, I am always confident in the answers I give. Different leaders have different elements that […] Read more
Three Keys for Finding Great Volunteers
Thursday March 22, 2018 | Orange LeadersWe’re all in need of volunteers. If we’re going to build a great student ministry—the one that we believe God wants us to build—we’re not going to be able to do it alone. We’re going to have to find great people to help. In fact, I would argue that your student ministry will rise and […] Read more
5 Questions to Help Prepare for Guests on Easter
Thursday March 15, 2018 | Matt NormanFor those of us in church leadership Easter is a special day. It’s also a special day for many people who are not a regular part of a local church. Many people who don’t normally go to church will find their way to church on that day. So, here are five questions to help you […] Read more
The Importance of a Small Group Culture
Tuesday March 13, 2018 | Misty PhillipsMemories of Sunday School I have sweet childhood memories of Sunday school. I remember sitting in the basement of the church early Sunday mornings (on a very cold, metal church folding chair) in a tight little circle. The room was tiny. There were several of these tiny rooms that went around the perimeter of the […] Read more
Six Tips For Starting Your Church Podcast
Tuesday February 27, 2018 | Tom PounderPodcasts are very popular these days. Whether people are following news and sports reports or stories about unsolved mysteries, teachings from well-known speakers or even thoughts from average, everyday bloggers, there has never been a better time to listen to podcasts. There is ton of great content out there for you to enjoy. And because […] Read more
3 Things You Must Know Before Going Orange
Monday February 26, 2018 | Barbara GravesAs you are about to embark on this new Orange adventure, there are a lot of things you will want to know. And, as most adventures have a variety of points where you could begin, here is where I would suggest you begin—knowing these three things: First, know WHY. Know why you are using Orange […] Read more
Boundaries: 4 Practical Ways to Separate Work and Life
Tuesday February 13, 2018 | Paula DannielleIn the article, “Your Mission Begins with Boundaries,“ we discussed the necessity of healthy boundaries. Boundaries are a tangible way that we show our faith in God to handle the aspects of our work that we cannot control. Instilling boundaries in our lives affects us physically and spiritually as we walk out our vocation and […] Read more
Your Mission Begins with Boundaries
Wednesday January 31, 2018 | Paula DannielleBoundaries! This word has become increasingly popular as the Church has experienced the fallout from its leaders running themselves to the edge of a stressful, chaotic, and unhealthy life that exists without boundaries. We are taught that Christians sacrificially give of ourselves to positively impact the lives and conditions of others. After all, “God so […] Read more
Alignment Isn’t Optional
Thursday January 18, 2018 | Orange LeadersWe’ve all had experiences where our team wasn’t aligned. It’s hard to make progress. It can lead to frustration and at times it can make us question our calling. A lack of alignment is exhausting. I’m not suggesting being aligned as an organization is easy, in fact, I would say alignment requires a lot of […] Read more
