Standing in the COVID-19 Gap Year
Monday March 22, 2021 | Jimmy MelladoWe all have stories of the difficulties this pandemic has created for us, and we long for a return to what we’ve known to be normal. Read more
How to be a Small Group Leader in 2021
Friday February 26, 2021 | Tom ShefchunasOur whole world looks different than it did a year ago, and that means ministry looks different too. Due to Covid-19, all of our ministry programs shifted from in-person to online or socially distanced in the span of about seven days. Read more
The Room Where it Happens
Wednesday February 3, 2021 | Reggie JoinerThere’s a song in Hamilton that’s says, “I wanna be in the room where it happens.” There’s something about being in the same room together that’s life-giving and life-changing. You know that . . . because you lead the church. You know the power and potential of every Sunday, when people in your community can […] Read more
There’s a New President at Orange
Monday February 1, 2021 | Reggie JoinerLeadership isn’t something that happens because you are good communicator or have a great idea. Effective leadership is the result of earning trust and investing in people to help them win personally and professionally. You will earn a different kind of respect with an audience when you actually build something over time. That’s why I […] Read more
Kick Off the New Year with New Faith Habits
Wednesday January 20, 2021 | Reggie JoinerAs we begin a new year, we’re hoping 2021 will look a lot different than what 2020 looked like. But even if it doesn’t, even though there’s still uncertainty, one of the things we’re absolutely sure of is that we need to do everything we can to help reengage kids and their relationship with God. […] Read more
What is Orange?
Tuesday January 19, 2021 | Reggie JoinerWe originally chose Orange as a name because we were looking for a way to illustrate the power of combining two things to get a different outcome. Read more
Orange Holiday Gift Guide
Monday November 23, 2020 | Lindsay GonzalezThe Orange Holiday Gift Guide has been created to accommodate any budget—we’ve even snuck in a few FREE bonus items, too! Read more
3 Ways Parents Want to Hear from You
Thursday October 29, 2020 | Holly CrawshawAs a single mom to three girls, Sunday mornings at my house can quickly turn into a marathon of chaos. See, all three of my girls are in a different environment this year—middle school, elementary school, and preschool. Since our home church isn’t meeting face-to-face yet, that means I have three preps, three lessons, and three clean-ups. Read more
Engaging the Space Between Us
Wednesday September 30, 2020 | Sarah AndersonIn an already tense year, the battle between Biden and Trump seems to be the icing on the proverbial dry and inedible cake. The good news is, though, we can absolutely survive it. Even better, it’s possible our relationships can come out the other side more healthy than ever before. (I know. It sounds too good to be true.) But I speak from experience. Read more
Announcing Two Brand New Events
Tuesday August 25, 2020 | Reggie JoinerWhat does your fall look like? If you're like me—and a lot of the leaders I've been talking to—the big word for your fall is unknown. I know for us right now, as an organization, we're usually packing our bags, booking airline tickets, renting cars, and trying to figure out the hotels we're going to stay in as we travel to over 20 different cities. But not this fall. Read more
