How to Communicate with Volunteers and Parents in Our Digital Age
Wednesday July 1, 2020 | Tom PounderThankfully, in this digital age, there are lots of options to get all the important details to those who need them fast and efficiently. So what are the best ways to communicate to volunteers and parents in this day and age? Here are some ideas for you. Read more
Staying Connected with Volunteers and Parents During the Covid-19 Outbreak
Friday March 27, 2020 | Adriana HowardWith measures like social distancing, school and church closures, and even mandatory quarantines for segments of our populations, we are realizing just how important, necessary, beautiful, and life-giving real connection is. Read more
A Weekly Communication Strategy for Churches to Engage with Parents and Volunteers
Monday March 23, 2020 | Orange LeadersThat’s where your volunteers come into play—specifically your small group leaders. And you expect your volunteers to engage with kids every week. You work hard to make sure your volunteers know how to engage kids in conversations about faith. Read more
In Times Of Crisis: Create Space For Grace
Friday December 13, 2019 | Orange LeadersPeople open up when they feel like they’re in a safe place. And the people who have landed in the safe place you provide are probably a lot like the ones who have landed in mine. 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
6 Ways to Make Small Group Leader Meetings Great
Thursday August 31, 2017 | Nick BlevinsIt might seem easy to blame your SGLs for your meeting failures. Have you ever heard yourself say thing like “They aren’t committed enough” or “They are too busy” or “They weren’t even paying attention!” And maybe you’re right. But maybe there’s something wrong with the way you’ve been creating your meetings. I think there are six things we can do to make a GREAT small group leader meeting. Make sure you’ve got all six ingredients, and you’re on your way to making a meeting strategy that works. Read more
How to Prioritize Relationships in Every Part of Your Ministry
Thursday August 17, 2017 | Louie LovoySmall groups are where connections happen. Small groups are where the magic happens. So if you want those connections—the kinds of connections that move a group of young people from hearing to doing—we encourage you to take the time to make small groups the priority in your ministry. It will change the direction of your ministry and impact the future for the kids and students you serve. Read more
Thinking With a Community-First Mindset
Thursday August 10, 2017 | Kenny ConleyI’m going to go out on a limb here and say that every church cares about the community. Reaching those who are far from God is a pretty big part of our collective mission, given to us by Jesus in Matthew 28. However, how we approach the community differs from church to church. There’s a […] Read more
Having Faith Conversations With Kids
Monday February 20, 2017 | Orange Leaders“Well, like one time I forgot to study for a test. So on my way to school I prayed to God to help me do good on the test… and I did!” Out of the mouths of second graders, right? Has one of your few ever made a statement about faith in group that you […] Read more
Prioritizing Relationships in Your Small Group Culture
Friday February 10, 2017 | Orange LeadersSunday Mornings . . . or Wednesday nights, or Sunday evenings. Whenever you meet, it’s essential to provide children and students with consistent weekly small group leaders. If you say small group relationships are a priority, this is how you act like it. I grew up in a church where everyone was on a rotation, […] Read more
