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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: August, 2017
Aug 31, 2017

So many couples in your church struggle to connect and communicate. In today’s episode, Ted Lowe shares a funny anecdote that will help you encourage couples to regroup relationally.

Aug 30, 2017

The spiritual growth of your volunteers often gets overlooked in light of your ministry as a whole, but it’s still important nonetheless. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the importance of finding mentors for your volunteers.

Aug 29, 2017

You have to have a reason — a reason why what you do in ministry is so important and personal. In today’s episode, you’ll learn from Jessica Bealer the important reasons to know your “why.”

Aug 28, 2017

Each weekend, you pour into other people, encouraging their walk with God, but you’re likely feeling empty as a result. In today’s episode, you’ll learn six helpful ways to renew your relationship with God.

Aug 25, 2017

Personal retreats are a vital part of self care, and in today's episode, you'll learn why they're so important (and how feasible they are for you to pull off).

Aug 24, 2017

In today's episode, Robert Carnes shares how to maximize your church's efforts on social media to reach more people.

Aug 23, 2017

Ministry demands a lot from us, but it shouldn't be a detriment to our home life. In today's episode, you'll hear some important truths about how to follow God's calling without sacrificing your family.

Aug 22, 2017

Boosting morale among volunteers is a slow, deliberate process, but a necessary one. In today's episode, you'll learn some key ways to show your volunteers you care about them and the culture of your team.

Aug 21, 2017

Negative feedback is bound to happen on one of your social media platforms. Today, Robert Carnes shares the best way to handle the situation and defuse the tension.

Aug 18, 2017

Instead of falling into the comfortable rhythm of summer break, ramp up your preparation for the fall. In today's episode, you'll learn best practices to use during the summer to set you up for success in the coming months.

Aug 17, 2017

Is balance between your personal life and your ministry an illusion? In today's episode, you'll hear Jessica Bealer's take on the idea.

Aug 16, 2017

There are some common mistakes churches make on social media they aren't even aware they're making. In today's episode, you'll learn what these pitfalls are and how to avoid them.

Aug 15, 2017

Disputes happen among your team, but having a healthy, constructive outcome rather than one that exasperates the cracks in your team's cohesion helps a great deal. In today's episode, you'll learn how to handle discord on your team.

Aug 14, 2017

For decades, Sunday school has been seen as merely information transfer. Today, more and more churches see the value relationships have to make children's faith stick. In today's episode, you'll learn the importance of having more mentors and less volunteers and the impact that awaits.

Aug 11, 2017

Staying committed in marriage has far less to do with the couple and more to do with their relationship with God. In today's episode, Ted Lowe teaches us how to love each other better by loving God first.

Aug 10, 2017

Crisis will be inevitable in your church, but being prepared for it will make all the difference. In today's episode, you'll learn how your response to tragedy can spread a message of hope.

Aug 9, 2017

Whether you're in a kid's life for one year or one decade, your investment in their life and their family's life matters. In today's episode, we learn how God has entrusted us with these families, no matter how long you have the privilege to serve them.

Aug 8, 2017

The unique beauty of our faith is saying "yes" to serving others. In today's episode, Ronne Rock reminds us of the ways God compels us to serve each other through volunteerism.

Aug 7, 2017

Interested in getting more out of your church's Facebook page? Robert Carnes discusses six ways to enhance this social media platform in today's episode.

Aug 4, 2017

The growth of your ministry depends on how you delegate - you cannot and should not being doing all the work alone. In today's episode, Nick Blevins shares ways you can identify and develop leaders amongst your volunteers.

Aug 3, 2017

When you know how much time you have left in a kid's life, you do more with the time you have now. In today's episode, you'll learn that teaching parents this fact will be the greatest piece of wisdom you can pass along to them as they transition into an unknown phase.

Aug 2, 2017

Trends seem to come and go at rapid speed these days - right when you've adjusted to one, another comes. The constant shift can be overwhelming to your volunteers. In today's episode, Brooklyn Lindsey shares how to keep volunteers connected to youth during these changes.

Aug 1, 2017

Small group leadership constantly evolves every day. In today's episode, you'll learn about a special training event hosted by Orange specifically to help grow small group leaders.

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