What’s In A Name?
Wednesday August 14, 2019 | Orange LeadersNames are important. It’s typically the first thing you learn about someone, the first connecting point you share over a nametag or a handshake. But if we’re “bad” at remembering names, we make excuses. Read more
Why Does Your Church Need a Communications Plan?
Wednesday April 24, 2019 | Robert CarnesBy establishing a unified plan, your church can create consistency of work and build momentum. Planning always works better than constantly scrambling to decide what to do next. It sets the scope of your work, so you avoid becoming overburdened or underperforming. Read more
Building a Communication Strategy to Engage Every Parent
Wednesday April 10, 2019 | Orange LeadersI believe that God created us all, and He made us different for a reason. The human race represents a microcosm of a big God who is multifaceted. Each one of our cultures represents another aspect of an amazing God. And when we come together, our unique piece of the puzzle joins with another to complete a perfect picture of an all-encompassing God. With all of this in mind, how do you build your ministries in a way that engages parents who aren’t all the same? If we take a look around us, we’ll see parents with different traditions, economic status, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Read more
5 Ways To Know If Small Groups Are Working
Wednesday March 13, 2019 | Ryan BickerHaving a strategy and a plan is important. Even more important is being able to measure if your strategy is working! Read more
For A Strong Team On Sunday, Invest In Them On Monday
Monday March 4, 2019 | Joe McAlpineMinistry would simply just be business without the relationships. If you want to invest in someone on Sunday, you need to know them on Monday. Read more
3 Ways Your Church Can Leverage Facebook Groups
Thursday February 28, 2019 | David ClarkFacebook Groups are a great place to build community. So how can your church leverage Facebook Groups to help your people interact more intentionally? Let's dig into a few ways: Read more
How to Incorporate Healthy Pastoral Self-Care into Your Routine
Monday February 25, 2019 | Daron DickensI grew up in Sherman, Texas. Most of you have never heard of Sherman, but I can tell you it was a wonderful place to grow up. It was a middle size town in North Texas full of trees (despite what many think about Texas), with a laid-back atmosphere, and a love for the Dallas […] Read more
Why Every Executive Leader Should Attend Rethink Leadership
Friday February 22, 2019 | Orange LeadersRethink Leadership is an event for senior leaders in the church that’s designed by senior leaders. Carey Nieuwhof helped create the event, along with the team at Orange, and it runs alongside The Orange Conference. The fact that Carey Nieuwhof is behind it is all you really need to know, but with that said, here are 4 […] Read more
How to Recruit Volunteers for Camp
Tuesday February 5, 2019 | Orange LeadersIt may still be freezing cold where you are right now, but as student pastors, we already have summer on the brain. Why? Because camp may be in the summer, but signups happen now! And that’s true for students and volunteering adults alike. In fact, pretty soon you may find yourself asking your volunteers the […] Read more
How to Lead Up and Introduce the Orange Strategy
Monday August 13, 2018 | Paula DannielleOrange Strategy places a strong belief and emphasis on several different things that all point to making a greater impact on the next generation. We believe and emphasize that kids and students need the voices of consistent adults to provide a safe space for them to explore their faith and how it intersects with their […] Read more