Married People Book Study, Week 2
Wednesday May 28, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Daron Dickens One of my prized possessions is a very old copy of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes. The high regard that I have for it has little to do with its actual worth. The worth is purely personal. It is attached to memories of special times with my dad as he would read to […] Read more
Getting Along With Grown-Ups
Tuesday May 27, 2014 | Jim WidemanMost children’s and student ministry leaders are more comfortable in relationships with young people than with adults. However, if you cannot lead and impact adults you’ll never have an outstanding ministry to families. Following are 12 tips for dealing positively with adult volunteers and co-workers. 1. Realize you need help. You must allow others to […] Read more
Sayonara, seniors
Friday May 23, 2014 | Orange Leaders“Pomp and Circumstance” is at the height of its popularity this time of year, as high school seniors are taking the stage in their caps and gowns. It’s a great time for churches to recognize the contribution these students have made in ministry and to encourage them as they set out for college and careers. […] Read more
Signing Day
Thursday May 22, 2014 | Tom PounderSeveral weeks ago was the NCAA College Football National Signing Day. This was the day that all the top (and not so top) high school football players had to sign their letter of intent to attend certain colleges. It’s a huge day in the life of college football teams and their future players as ESPNU […] Read more
Married People Book Study, Week 1
Wednesday May 21, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Daron Dickens I’m both a pastor and a marriage and family therapist, so it may come as no surprise to you that I’ve always been very interested in what makes a great marriage. As early as age 11 or 12, I remember having “interviews” where I would ask married couples what made their marriage […] Read more
Football, Leadership and Ministry
Tuesday May 20, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Matt Norman I know I’m the only one. I am probably the only children’s pastor/worker/ministry leader/business leader that has ever done this, but I am going to share anyway just in case. When I took over our children’s ministry and our children’s church, the pastor and I had a big vision. After spending some time […] Read more
Camp Reflection: Speaking to Kids
Monday May 19, 2014 | Pat RowlandLast August, we wrapped up our Kids Ministry Summer with the annual Camp Woodside, our overnight camp for 3rd-5th graders at Center Lake Bible Camp in Tustin, MI. My primary role for the week was to speak to the kids at the morning and evening sessions. As I reflect on our week, I had a […] Read more
The Key is the Heart
Friday May 16, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Sarah Bragg I love coffee. More than that, I love Starbucks coffee. There is just something about it. Something different. Maybe it’s the aroma or the environment or the cup. When I was in seminary, I was asked to read Pour Your Heart Into It by Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, for my […] Read more
More Drama, Please
Thursday May 15, 2014 | Carey Nieuwhofby Carey Nieuwhof If you’re like me, you’re probably attracted to drama. We pay money to see it in movies and on TV, and we’re especially drawn to it in other people’s lives. Drama fuels every good plot line. Without drama, there’s no story. “Man eats lunch, cuts lawn, and has zero conflict in his […] Read more
An Easy Way to Score Huge Points with Parents!
Wednesday May 14, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Benjamin Kerns I started youth ministry back when mailing flyers with clip art out of a book was the best and most effective way to communicate with parents. As I grew in skills, I began to make calendars on Microsoft Publisher, and would occasionally send out letters to parents to promote special events like […] Read more
