Orange Leaders

We know that elevating community is more important than ever, especially amongst teens! Keep reading for 5 thoughts on how to elevate community in your youth ministry! https://loom.ly/NOpN7F8

While retail stores get shamed for putting out Christmas decorations in mid-July (okay, maybe they could wait until at least September, or when Starbucks releases their pumpkin spice lattes), those of us in family ministry dive in early. We start planning and dreaming about all things Christmas way ahead of time! The thing is, we can’t afford to procrastinate. These halls aren’t going to deck themselves, and our kids aren’t going to celebrate alone! Check out these ideas! https://loom.ly/7JrgZBw

Check out these seven ways to ensure your church’s check-in process is a smooth, positive experience for every family that walks through your doors. https://loom.ly/lWAIN6g

Introducing "The Art of We" Orange Conference 2025! ?? This April, we'll explore one simple thing every church can do to change everything for the next generation. You'll leave with a big vision for what family ministry can be, a new perspective on discipleship, and start-this-week tools you can use to get everyone in your ministry moving as a WE. Learn more about the Orange Conference 2025 Theme at https://loom.ly/w1nN1b8

Christmas is a time of year when parents already want something fun to do with their kids (especially something free!). That’s why a family experience is an incredible opportunity to create something FOR them. Here are a few reasons why... https://loom.ly/nNcarks

Springtide surveyed more than 1,000 13-year-olds earlier this year; this is how many of them defined that pivotal year from childhood to adolescence. New schools, changing bodies, different moods from day to day (or hour to hour!) — 13-year-olds deeply feel this time of transition. Read more to see what insights they gathered! https://loom.ly/x56Q5rg

We love our volunteers and want to equip them and care for them. We just get caught up in all the other important things, and a whole month, semester, or ministry year goes by, and we realize we never had an in-depth conversation with over 50% of the people who served alongside us. Here are a few tips to make sure that is not you at the end of this year. https://loom.ly/xxMgQnE

So, many ministry leaders find themselves in bivocational ministry for the first time or looking for a side hustle to supplement their income. So, what are some best practices bi-vocational ministry leaders can engage in to lead sustainably? How can ministry leaders start a side-hustle while building trust with leadership? Leslie Mack, Charlie Conder, Shane Sanchez, and Heather McCreary sat down to have a conversation about what they are rethinking related to bivocational ministry and dove into those big questions. Here are a few of the big ideas and best practices that came out of that conversation. https://loom.ly/1ZQLbFM

As a ministry leader, your to-do list is a mile long. Training volunteers, equipping parents, and creating environments. But, if you are a bi-vocational or volunteer ministry leader, chances are, your ministry to-do lists is one of many lists you are juggling. So, how do you lead sustainably and efficiently, so you can keep leading? This will look different for every context and person, but here are 5 best practices for volunteer leaders: https://loom.ly/MXl-8Mw

The middle school phase. If you work with middle schoolers, know a middle schooler, or have been a middle schooler, you know there is one word to describe this phase: Awkward. So, what do we need to know about the middle school phase? Let’s start with a few things you may notice about middle schoolers. https://loom.ly/GAgOkT0