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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: May, 2018
May 31, 2018

Social media is a very prominent part of young people’s lives — the good, the bad, and the ugly. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to talk to your students about how to use social media responsibly.

May 30, 2018

Often, we get tired of the slow moving progress in our ministry. Today, you’ll learn the outlook you should have to be content with the pace.

May 29, 2018

If you work in a small church, you might be wondering if the Orange curriculum would benefit your church. Learn how one church, with a congregation of 250, uses the curriculum.

May 28, 2018

High capacity leaders will help advance the mission of your ministry, and in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to attract those kinds of leaders.

May 25, 2018

As the primary way through which we communicate, our words are essential. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the importance of speaking positively about the schools and families in your community.

May 24, 2018

If you cannot lead and impact adults, you’ll never have an outstanding ministry to families. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to work well with adults and volunteers.

May 23, 2018

To change what truly needs to be changed in our churches takes courage, even fearlessness. In today’s episode, Carey Nieuwhof challenges our idea of “drama” and how it can benefit your ministry and life.

May 22, 2018

In kids ministry, there is often a lot of gray area, leaving ministry workers with a lot of questions. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to handle certain challenges that often arise in kids ministry.

May 21, 2018

Talking to kids is a lot different than talking with adults. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the best ways to approach kids to have the meaningful conversations you want to have with them while in a summer camp setting.

May 18, 2018

It’s important that kids see their parents worshipping outside of church. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to be an example in your worship to parents of the kids you lead.

May 17, 2018

Sunday should be a launchpad for conversations throughout the week. Today, you’ll learn why the day-to-day moments matter most in a child’s life.

May 16, 2018

The win in your ministry isn’t how many people attend your church each week, but how meaningful those interactions are. Learn how meaningful interactions change the way content is heard in today’s episode.

May 15, 2018

Traditions aren’t solely for fun — they create history. Today, learn how great an impact having traditions has on your kids.

May 14, 2018

Ministry leaders: How connected are you to your team and what they’re handling? Are you in the trenches, or on the outskirts? In today’s episode, we hear from Ronne Rock about the importance of having a leader who leads on the ground level.

May 11, 2018

Today’s small group is yesteryear’s Sunday school class. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why unpacking faith in a circle is important for your child.

May 10, 2018

In today’s episode, you’ll hear how one church’s anti-bullying assembly in public schools helped them build a trusted relationship in the community.

May 9, 2018

Success on social media isn’t just about how many people follow your account. Learn how to track your social media’s level of engagement.

May 8, 2018

There are four values a successful ministry leader should instill in his or her team. Learn what they are and how to establish team cohesion in today’s episode.

May 7, 2018

Work-life balance when you’re working in ministry seems contradictory, but today’s episode shares seven tips to maintain a great relationship with your family while working in ministry.

May 4, 2018

A child moving up to the next age level in small group can be nerve wracking for a parent because of the newness of it all. Learn how to alleviate their anxiety in today’s episode.

May 3, 2018

God uses camp events to draw students to Him in an incredible way. Learn three ways to ensure your next middle school camp event is a great one.

May 2, 2018

In today’s episode, you’ll have the opportunity to answer some questions meant to help you reflect on what success means to you in terms of your small group structure.

May 2, 2018

Instagram is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in existence and your ministry has a great opportunity to leverage the platform to boost engagement of those inside and outside your church.

May 1, 2018

You might be thinking your church doesn’t need or have the content for a podcast, but you’re wrong. Learn how easy it is to launch a podcast at your church.

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