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Craig Groeschel on Generational Tension

During Catalyst Conference, Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv (Edmond, OK) discussed generational tension. We have a spiritual enemy that wants to divide us by...

Build Faith in Children

Here are some notes captured by Keith Tusing during the last tour. This week on Wednesday the 10th, Orange Tour touches down...

Recruiting the Best Volunteers for Ministry: The Process

So yesterday I talked about the packaging you use when recruiting the best preteen ministry volunteer. It's very important. It makes an emotional...

Let’s Talk About “Global Involvement”

It’s a new month here at OrangeLeaders.com, and the topic we’ll be discussing this month is Global Involvement. It’s the perfect time...

Two #kidmin Lists

Children’s Ministry Magazine recently released two very interesting Kidmin lists. One list contains the top 20 Kidmin influencers leading the way. The other list...

Recruiting the Best Volunteers for Ministry: The Packaging

It's getting close. Christmas is almost here. For some you probably haven't even thought about how you are going to wrap your Christmas...

Putting Family First

I’ll be the first to admit that I probably work way too much. Between my work and all the extra that I do...

Revisiting Orange 2010 – John Ortberg

My family recently did something crazy and left an amazing church to move back to Northern California. We’ve landed in Fremont, which...

Recruiting the Best Volunteers for Ministry

Look recruiting people will always be a part of your role in ministry. I plan to try out some strategies in the next...

Why I'm excited about Yancy's new CD

Today Yancy's new project "Stars, Guitars and Megaphone Dreams," is available everywhere. Yancy is back with her follow-up to "Rock-N-Happy Heart“ ...

Re-writing the Slow Fade with Reggie Joiner

At the Orange Tour in Phoenix this week, Reggie talked about an important issue and Keith Tsuing of CMBuzz took great notes! ...

Doesn’t Everyone Like Encouragement?

I’m sure I’m like most. A little encouragement goes a long way. I actually perform quite well with little or no encouragement, but...

That’s What I Was Trying to Say

Alfred Hitchcock was quoted as saying the following: “Once the screenplay is finished, I’d just as soon not make the film at all. I...

Homiletics for Rookies

JC Thompson: "What does your study method look like?"

Inefficiency in Kidmin Organization

Yesterday I wrote about Org Charts and ministry, specifically how most children’s ministries use a standard departmental model by default. I’m convinced...

Preteen Ministry: Outside the Box

I’m so incredibly excited about our Switch Groups that are taking place throughout the week. I truly believe that small groups are where...

An Agnostic Lesson

Watching dozens of children playing in fountains in downtown Portland a few weeks ago re-confirmed in my mind that they are naturally curious...

Ministry and Org Charts

This week I plan to write a little about how Kidmin is organized. Ultimately, I’ll speak from my own personal experience as well as my...

Scott Harrison and Jamie Tworkowski on Running a Charity

For the second session of Catalyst Conference labs, Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water, and Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on...

The Spirit Lead Teacher – Part 7

The Spirit is a safe guide, one whom can always be trusted. The voice of wisdom and the voice of God is...

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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