Three Digital Life Trends for 2014
Tuesday May 13, 2014 | Orange LeadersMarch 11, 2014 — Today’s personal devices may be wireless, but digital users seem to be more tethered than ever. From computer to phone to tablet to television, Americans spend more time in front of a screen than ever and show no signs of slowing down. The effects of this widespread digitalization of life, for […] Read more
Starting a Kids Worship Team
Monday May 12, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Yancy Richmond I started singing with worship teams when I was an elementary-age kid. I would not be who I am today if people had not given me opportunities to do what I love and grow through the places I was able serve. Anytime you can allow kids to use their gifts and talents […] Read more
Including Teens and Adults with Special Needs
Friday May 9, 2014 | Orange Leadersby Amy Fenton Lee We’ve all seen the climbing statistics of children being diagnosed with autism. And we know that those kids turn into teens, who should also experience inclusion inside the church. But the social and spiritual needs of older students are often different than young children. At last week’s Orange Conference, Katie Garvert shared how […] Read more
Apps for Thinking Orange
Thursday May 8, 2014 | Orange LeadersLooking for our latest Apps? We’ve got everything you’ll need for Small Group Leaders, Parents, Orange Leaders, Orange Conference and more! With the exception of The Orange Conference App, all apps are available on iPhone and Android. The Lead Small app – Download from iTunes here! A brand new tool for anyone who invests in […] Read more
Music of OC14
Wednesday May 7, 2014 | Jennifer WilderFollowing is a listing of the songs used in main sessions at OC14: SESSION 1 Artist CD Title Musical Number Original Can’t Hold Us Mackelmore The Heist God is For Us North Point Student Ministries Here For You Chris Tomlin Folsom Prison Blues Parody Johnny Cash During Game: Chicken Dance piece Eye of the Tiger […] Read more
The Way You’re Working
Tuesday May 6, 2014 | Bre Hallbergby Bre Hallberg Maybe the way you’re working isn’t working. Ever thought about it? Ever wish you could get more done in the time that you have, and also had more time doing the things that you love? In a book preview on The Way We’re Working, Isn’t Working by Tony Schwartz, we learned that […] Read more
FAQs After OC14
Monday May 5, 2014 | Jennifer WilderReading through the Twitter mentions, Facebook posts and emails, we are blown away by your encouragement, well-wishes, plans and ideas that you are sharing with Orange Leaders. Thank YOU for making our conference the best one yet. Without your enthusiasm, encouragement, joy, laughter, and ideas, OC14 wouldn’t have been even close to a success. We […] Read more
To Recap . . .
Friday May 2, 2014 | Kristi PorterWell, it’s been an amazing week! Hard to believe, but we’ve come to the last day of OC14. We still have a full day ahead of us both here on-site and the Live Stream (LINK) for those of you watching from home, but in a few hours we’ll be winding down. As you begin to […] Read more
OC15 Tickets: ON SALE NOW!
Thursday May 1, 2014 | Kristi PorterThis morning we opened registration for OC15, and we want to see you there! If you’re a guy/gal who likes to save a buck, or a bunch of bucks, these are the lowest prices you’ll see. Better get them this week before they increase. And you’re in luck, no couponing necessary! You won’t look cheap; […] Read more
OC14 Live Stream Update!
Thursday May 1, 2014 | Orange LeadersGreat news! We will replay last night’s Opening Session at 6:30 p.m. EDT featuring Reggie Joiner! Watch it for the first time or relive it! Wondering what we mean by having YES as our theme this year? This is the perfect time to find out! For the rest of the Live Stream schedule, please […] Read more
