Developing Leaders Through A Lead Small Culture
Friday July 24, 2015 | Orange LeadersAllison Rattenborg is the director of children’s ministry at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois. Today, we’re featuring Allison, highlighting her work with children. We asked Allison about her experience with her phase and how Orange is being used in Northminister’s environments. ORANGE: Tell us about your church. ALLISON: Northminster Presbyterian Church is an amazing […] Read more
What Leaders Should Stop Saying
Wednesday July 15, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Matt McKee It’s an easy excuse that we all use too much, “I don’t have time for that.” The reality is that you may not have time for that but more likely the real answers are something closer to: I don’t want to do that. That is not a priority. That is not worth […] Read more
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Leave?
Wednesday June 24, 2015 | Carey Nieuwhofby Carey Nieuwhof Leaders, by definition, deal with change on a constant basis. They react to change, they lead others through change, and they engineer change, all with the intent of bringing about a better future. In short, leaders have to be hardy because leading change takes perseverance and patience. But what if God is […] Read more
Leading Yourself Well Through Tough Ministry Seasons
Friday June 19, 2015 | Ryan BickerOftentimes, ministry can meet or even exceed our expectations, but along with the incredible highs of ministry can come some incredible lows. It is extremely important to lead yourself well during the highs, but especially the lows. Here are five areas to keep a close eye on when ministry gets hard: Personal Relationships Balance in […] Read more
A Comprehensive Approach To Ministering To Communities
Friday June 12, 2015 | Orange LeadersGrace Onodipe is the director of children’s ministry at World Outreach Church For All Nations outside of Atlanta, Georgia. During Orange Conference 2015, we featured Grace on Instagram, highlighting her work with children. We asked Grace about her experience with her phase and how Orange is being used in WOCFAN’s environments. ORANGE: Tell us about […] Read more
Fighting For Families Using Orange Strategies
Friday June 5, 2015 | Orange LeadersKory Hollensteiner is the children’s pastor at The Crossing in Quincy, Illinois. During Orange Conference 2015, we featured Kory on Instagram, highlighting his work with middle-schoolers. We asked Kory about his experience with his phase and how Orange is being used in The Crossing’s environments. ORANGE: Tell us about your church. KORY: Our church has the model of one church in multiple locations. We have […] Read more
Are You Living A Life Of Integrity?
Thursday June 4, 2015 | Tom PounderI got a random text from a former student the other day. The reason why it was random is because of all the students I have had the privilege of spending time with, he was probably one that I would not have expected this text from. This isn’t for any particular reason, it was just […] Read more
Thinking Orange in a Portable World
Friday May 8, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Andy Wood & David Hibiske When we started South Bay Church in 2009, we spent over three years as a “church in a box.” Our budding family ministry had to get creative with everything from meeting spaces to casting vision to our growing volunteer base. We found that “thinking Orange” as a portable church […] Read more
Try Orange Free
Friday May 1, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Reggie Joiner What would happen if you treated every kid like they are made in the image of God? Have you ever considered that what you teach kids should be built around how you should treat kids? Think about it. If you really treat EVERY KID Like they have the potential . . […] Read more
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
