2 > 1 + 1
Most of us at Orange are not exactly mathematicians, but there’s one equation we’re very fond of: 2 > 1 + 1 That’s because we believe that two combined influences have a greater impact than two influences working alone. We’re constantly working to help connect the love of the home and the light of the church to have a greater impact on a kid’s life. And now there are two new opportunities to help you partner with parents in your ministry! Amber Sky Records on iTunes Parents all over... Read More
Going LIVE in 5… 4… 3… 2…
A lot of you are familiar with our Studio252.tv web site for kids and families. If you’re not, what are you waiting for? Hop over there and check it out. We’ll wait! … Back? Great. A lot of the content mirrors what you’ll find on the Orange Parent Cue app so that it’s super-convenient for your families to access whenever and wherever it fits into their busy lives. But if you already use the site, you know that for that past three years we’ve been releasing monthly episodes... Read More
Social Media Plan for Elementary Parents starting November 25
Racking your brain for a way to provoke meaningful conversations between parents and their elementary kids in less than 140 characters? Well, rack no more! Below, you will find everything you need to cue parents this week through every major social media outlet from Twitter to Pinterest (so you can focus your brain power on posting the really important stuff—like that picture you just took of your cat carving the turkey). And if you missed our first post explaining what all this is, take a... Read More
7 Tips for Creating Irresistible Environments
I don’t know about you, but I love designing and creating environments for children. I want the environment to make them feel welcomed, intrigued, and excited to be there. Creating irresistible environments involves far more than the physical space, however. Here are seven tips we’ve learned in our attempt to create irresistible environments for children. 1. Create a Focal Wall or Space A focal space or wall is critical for any large group experience. Your focal space supports what you... Read More
CONTRIBUTORS
EmilyEmily spent nearly 15 years serving in full time children's ministry in churches in Texas...
Misty PhillipsMisty Phillips loves connecting, talking strategy and problem solving with leaders. Lear...
Liz HansenElizabeth Hansen has worked as a script writer and story developer for Orange since 2011....
CONNECT