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The Orange Leaders Audio Blog

The Orange Leaders Audio Blog helps family, youth and children’s ministry leaders influence the faith and character of kids and teenagers. Five days a week, Monday through, Friday, we will share the best strategies, tips and ideas from the Orange Leaders online blog. Each episode will cover relevant family ministry topics with posts from leaders like Reggie Joiner; Carey Nieuwhof; Kristen Ivy; Adam Duckworth; Sue Miller; Mike Clear; Jim Wideman; Dan Scott; Meaghan Wall; Frank Bealer; Dr. Jim Burns; Yancy Richmond; Nick Blevins; Brooklyn Lindsey; Geoff Surratt; and Kenny Conley. Each guest contributor is an Orange Leader – someone who passionately engages both the church and families to influence the next generation. If that’s you, you are part of an incredible, global community helping kids have a better future. We are for you and the development of your leadership in ministry. For additional resources and episode transcripts, visit www.OrangeLeaders.com.
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Now displaying: June, 2017
Jun 30, 2017

Knowing what to say when responding to someone in a crisis is hard, but everyone has what it takes to support a child carrying something overwhelming. In today's blog post, you'll learn the best way to navigate a child experiencing a crisis.

Jun 29, 2017

The phrase "less is more" very much applies to ministry as it does anything else. In today's episode, Frank Bealer shares why it's important to prune programming in your church.

Jun 28, 2017

It's easy for a team to splinter into silos when the overall mission becomes second to team members' individual jobs. In today's episode, Joe McAlpine shares how to create a team culture that works together.

Jun 27, 2017

As your church seeks to serve its families, it's important to provide special support to those who host foster children. In today's episode, you'll learn how to impact foster families in your church.

Jun 26, 2017

Working in a new position at your church can be scary - you're faced with the fact that change is a process, not a position. In today's episode, Jessica Bealer shares how to navigate those changes well.

Jun 23, 2017

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms and can be used to your ministry's advantage. In today's episode, Robert Carnes shares ways to be effective on the platform.

Jun 22, 2017

What do you do when there are unrealistic expectations placed on you in your ministry? On today's episode, Daron Dickens answers that important question and how to respond to those expectations.

Jun 21, 2017

Leadership is a spiritual gift and God has designed the church to have clear leadership roles. In today's episode, Tony Morgan helps us identify 14 qualities that are necessary for a gifted leader to have.

Jun 20, 2017

One of the best ways you can increase your influence with a kid is to increase your influence with their parents. In today's episode, you'll learn the best ways to partner with parents in your ministry during every phase of a kid's life.

Jun 19, 2017

To love God means to love others, a love that also should be extended to your volunteers. In today's episode, you'll learn the important lesson of how ministry must always be about the people first, process second.

Jun 16, 2017

As church leaders, we want everyone who walks through our doors and into our ministries to feel wanted, loved and supported. So what do you do when they stop showing up? That question and more are answered on this week's episode.

Jun 15, 2017

If you want to prioritize children needs, using small groups is a great place to start. In today's episode, Nick Blevins shares how you can transition your ministry to use small groups as a way to influence the faith of the next generation.

Jun 14, 2017

If you want to reach those outside of your church, you must ask yourself some questions. In today's episode, you'll learn what they really need and what you can do to draw them to your ministry.

Jun 13, 2017

At many churches, a special needs ministry is fairly new or nonexistent. Because of this, your church's policy might not include scenarios you might experience among children with developmental delays. This week, you'll learn how to navigate changes to your church's existing policy to include your special needs ministry.

Jun 12, 2017

You might often wonder if what you're doing week after week matters. After listening to today's episode, we hope you feel encouraged - every part played in your ministry experience makes a difference in a child's life.

Jun 9, 2017

Implementing anything new in your ministry can be overwhelming, Orange curriculum included. In today's episode, Leslie Galema shares how to introduce Orange curriculum to your leaders and church.

Jun 8, 2017

For kids to know God, they need to know someone who knows God. In today's episode, Amy Fenton shares how life change in a child's life happens - through combined influences of both parents and the adults around them.

Jun 7, 2017

There are three ways to increase the faith of the next generation, and in today's episode, Sarah Bragg shares with listeners how these steps are all interconnected.

Jun 6, 2017

To grow the faith of the children in your ministry, it's important to focus on where they are currently and where they're headed. In today's episode, you'll learn two types of leaders every child needs in their life right now.

Jun 5, 2017

In every phase in a child's life, there is an opportunity to experience God. In today's episode, you'll learn the three important elements of every phase and how to nurture them.

Jun 2, 2017

Champions have to lead in every direction at the same time and you need champions to advocate for your ministry. Do you have champions in your ministry? Check out this week's episode to learn more.

Jun 1, 2017

The word 'corporate' in a church context often leaves a negative impression, however, it's not always necessarily a bad thing. In today's episode, learn how a corporate culture can work both for and against your church, ministry and team.

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