My Embarrassing Secret About Leading Teenagers
Friday May 1, 2020 | Crystal ChiangI lead a small group of sophomore girls. A few weeks ago, I shared a secret with my co-leader that I’ve never shared with anyone. A secret that honestly is a little embarrassing. A secret I wish weren’t true. Got your attention? My secret is that when it comes to youth ministry is that. . […] Read more
The Difference Between Church and Business Leadership
Wednesday April 8, 2020 | Orange LeadersIf we’re going to continue to grow the Church (with a capital C), we must be willing to learn what we can from our fellow church leaders and beyond. So today, we’re going to step outside the environment where we spend most of our time. Read more
Leading Change: 3 Strategies to Help Make it Easier
Friday April 3, 2020 | Crystal ChiangIn the beginning, God spoke and change happened. That may have been the last time change management was that simple. For the rest of us, there is usually a process to change. Read more
Getting Your Small Group Leaders to Download the Lead Small App
Monday March 30, 2020 | Daniel De JesúsWe all want volunteers who are not only prepared, but also empowered and excited to engage with the few kids and teenagers God has entrusted to them every week. But let’s face it: Your leaders also have schoolwork, jobs, kids of their own, and/or other volunteer commitments. Read more
4 Signs Your Church is Ready for Change
Wednesday March 25, 2020 | Orange LeadersIf you’re a leader (which we’re willing to bet you are), you’ll eventually lead through change. Change is inevitable. Without it, your church can become stagnant, lose influence, or become irrelevant. Read more
5 Ways You Can Influence Your Church’s Staff Culture
Wednesday March 18, 2020 | Orange LeadersLoyal staff members are the people who make the church tick. They’re the ones who make all the behind-the-scenes magic happen—the stuff very few people in the congregation ever see. Read more
Leading Change: 5 Ways To Avoid Quitting
Wednesday March 11, 2020 | Carey NieuwhofAsk anyone who’s attempted to bring about difficult change, whether in their own lives or in the life of an organization, and you’ll learn something: we are often most tempted to quit or give up moments before a critical breakthrough. Read more
How to Help Volunteers Have Conversations About Sexual Integrity
Monday March 9, 2020 | Jim BurnsHave you ever had one of those insightful moments that change the way you approach a topic in your ministry? I did just last year when I spoke with the volunteers in our student and children’s ministry about sexual integrity. Read more
Navigating 5 Challenges of Small Group Leadership
Wednesday March 4, 2020 | Heather ZempelSmall groups are great. And then the people show up. It might not become apparent on that first, exciting night. But at some point, you will hit a wall of tensions and challenges that no amount of prayer, training, or biblical study can prepare you for. Read more
Developing Leadership in Your Volunteers
Monday March 2, 2020 |In churches, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. We literally can’t do without them. So it’s pretty important that we take good care of them. We want both them and the people they serve to have lots of wins. Read more