Communicating Vision That Invests in Insiders but Prioritizes Outsiders
Wednesday December 11, 2019 | Bre HallbergThankfully, I learned from the situation, and became a vision-casting cheerleader—sharing the vision that God continued to lay on my heart so that the people inside our church could be just as excited about how we were going to reach families outside our church.
Read moreDo Your Volunteers Know You Care?
Wednesday December 4, 2019 | Amy FentonHave you ever stopped to ask yourself: How do our volunteers know we care? Your volunteers are your ministry gold. They are who makes your ministry happen.
Read moreVolunteer, You Are The Awesome Secret Sauce
Wednesday October 16, 2019 | Misty PhillipsThere are not enough thank-you cards to say how grateful we are. Week by week, you plant and share God’s Truth in a relational way kids can put into practice. You prepare before you arrive on Sunday. You meet kids in their world to help them talk through and embrace faith. Thank you for choosing to develop relationships with kids to have influence in their lives.
Read more5 Qualities of an Amazing Small Group Leader
Wednesday September 25, 2019 | Orange LeadersYou've just spent the summer recruiting and training new small group leaders for the fall. As we interviewed and talked to these leaders there are always a few things that we’re looking for. Here are five qualities I think are most important.
Read moreWhat’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 moreEmbracing Curiosity as a Leadership Skill
Tuesday April 2, 2019 | Kristi PorterBy embracing the power of curiosity, we can create an environment where self-growth not only happens naturally, but is welcomed at every opportunity. This is the kind of environment where we as leaders will thrive, and bring out the best in those around us.
Read moreThe Harvest is Plentiful
Wednesday January 2, 2019 | Johnathan BaldwinMany times in ministry, we find ourselves in a place of needing more people to volunteer. We need SGLs, greeters, production team, worship, parking lot team, and the list goes on. It takes a lot of people. Maybe you have been a part of a big volunteer push at your church. Maybe that is even […]
Read moreLeading Volunteers Better—NEW from Orange!
Thursday November 1, 2018 |By Adam Duckworth I’ve been working with volunteers in ministry my entire career—in local churches and with Orange. Now, I’m excited to announce a brand, stinkin’, new online course on how to lead volunteers better called . . . drumroll . . . Leading Volunteers Better! See, I love volunteers. In fact, I probably love […]
Read moreFour Strategies For Recruiting New Volunteers This Fall
Thursday October 11, 2018 | Jessica BealerThe fall season is upon us and you’ve got big plans. Your calendar is booked with parent connection events, baby dedications, baptism celebrations, and holiday parties. The last quarter of the year is commonly referred to as a strategic growth season, and while you’re excited and ready to implement your growth initiatives, in the back […]
Read moreRecruiting…But Not From The Stage
Thursday May 17, 2018 | Paula DannielleI’ve been in some level of family ministry for over 20 years, and there is one statement I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say, “We have so many volunteers I really hope no one else wants to serve!” The fact of the matter is that most kid and student ministries are always looking for ways […]
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