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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: October, 2017
Oct 31, 2017

Leaders who raise up others to lead just as well as they do are invaluable, and in today's episode, Nick Blevins shares how doing this opens up the possibility to lead in an even bigger capacity.

Oct 30, 2017

Leaders are in a position to affect the energy of their church's atmosphere. Though staying positive can be difficult, in today's episode you'll learn just how great this responsibility is.

Oct 27, 2017

Most everyone agrees with the phrase, "Communication is key," but creating a culture of open dialogue takes intentionality. In today's episode, you'll learn just how important open communication is to the health of your team.

Oct 26, 2017

The stories feature on Instagram gives your church a great, more personalized way to reach your followers. On today's episode, Robert Carnes talks about how to best use the social media feature.

Oct 25, 2017

Spiritual margins are important — they set the parameters around the story of your life — and it's important you guard them fiercely, especially when you work in ministry. In today's episode, you'll learn how to protect your boundaries.

Oct 24, 2017

Everyone has limiting beliefs, but how you respond to the ideas you tell yourself could be holding you back from living your best life. In today's episode, you'll learn how to overcome those thoughts.

Oct 23, 2017

In the same way small group leaders give kids a place to belong, the same need is true for small group leaders. In today's episode, Nick Blevins shares six ways to improve your small group leaders' meetings and connect with them in a more meaningful way.

Oct 20, 2017

Seasons of doubt and anxiety can be used to strengthen not only your relationship with God, but with those you lead. In today's episode, you'll learn the importance of transparency through "faith spurts."

Oct 19, 2017

Everything shared on social media communicates something, and it's prudent that it be thoughtful. In today's episode, you'll learn the importance of being mindful on social media.

Oct 18, 2017

Time management is difficult for most, whether in your personal life or in ministry. In today's episode, you'll learn some time management hacks that will keep your workday and week intentional.

Oct 17, 2017

To be an effective leader, parent, or spouse, human connection is key. In today's episode, you'll learn why emotional intelligence is always one of the most important things you can have in ministry.

Oct 16, 2017

Small groups have the opportunity to impact kids' faith in a big way. In today's episode, you'll learn why small groups should be the focus of your ministry.

Oct 13, 2017

Does your church occasionally pause children's ministry and welcome kids into the adult services? In today's episode, Daniel De Jesus gives reasons why it's important to do a full family service every now and then.

Oct 12, 2017

When church leaders post on social media, there are so many things to consider, especially their reputations. In today's episode, Robert Carnes shares some helpful tips to keep in mind before posting.

Oct 11, 2017

There's a distinction between being a church for the community and reaching those in the community. In today's episode, you'll learn what it means to think "community first."

Oct 10, 2017

If something seems off in the effectiveness of your leadership, today's episode is for you. Nick Blevins shares common reasons why you might not have the influence you wish for.

Oct 9, 2017

Stewardship is an opportunity to leverage relationships to maximize the impact of your ministry. In today's episode, you'll learn the different types of stewardship and how each one can benefit someone on your team.

Oct 6, 2017

Cries for help happen anywhere, including on social media. Find out how you can use hashtags to bring others closer to God.

Oct 5, 2017

For those of us who attend church regularly or work in ministry, it's easy to forget how much anxiety and trepidation a newcomer may have. In today's episode, you'll learn how to create an environment that everyone feels comfortable being in.

Oct 4, 2017

As leaders, we have to explain in detail the thought process behind our decisions to invest in future leaders. In today's episode, you'll learn how to prepare future leaders to make decisions themselves.

Oct 3, 2017

The leader of an exceptional team casts a vision that that is realistic, yet challenging at the same time. In today's episode, you'll learn how to lead a team to excellence.

Oct 2, 2017

Having vision is easy. It's the communicating it to others part that's difficult. In today's episode, you'll learn how to demonstrate your vision every day to your team.

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