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Read MoreSummer Blues Turned to Cues
The summer months are quickly approaching. I know it from the fabulous frappuccino happy hours at Starbucks, the climbing temperatures, and the mass exodus I feel knowing so many of my volunteers are taking the summer off as families are booking vacations left and right! In years passed this time has left me stressed and weary of what that meant for the children’s ministry in my church. It’s...
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Read MoreThinking About Moms
I’m writing this blog four days before Mother’s Day. My kids are frantically planning how to honor their mother. I’m trying to help them without pushing them to a particular choice. And one thing happened this year that I really didn’t expect. I miss my Mom. She passed away 11 years ago. I think this year she has come to my mind more often than in the last few years because I’ve seen her. I’ve seen...
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Read More“Focus” on New Resources
Have things become a little blurry? No, we’re not talking about your vision, well, at least not your physical vision. But maybe you need some help renewing your focus. What is that one idea, that one key difference, that could breathe new life into your ministry? What idea can bring clarity to you, your volunteers and families in your church? Maybe you were inspired by something at this year’s Orange...
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Read MoreScope and Cycle
Every year we review the 252 Basics scope and cycle. We wrestle with the Life Apps and ask many questions about the stories and principles we cover over a given three-year period. We want to be sure that our scope and cycle is the most strategic way you can implement Orange Curriculum with kids, and—more importantly—best share God’s big story with them. The scope and cycle not only shows what stories...
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Orange Conference Must-Dos
Orange Conference ’13 is designed for your entire Family Ministry team to to experience, but there are a handful of events that elementary minsters must do while you’re here. Look forward to seeing you there! Orange Interactive, Wednesday 3-6 pm In this session, we’re discussing the whys and hows of 252 Basics, with detailed and experiential moments in large group, small group,...
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Read MoreInstructions for Using Your Waiting Well — May Widget
Order Waiting Wells for the families in your ministry at the Orange Store....
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Read MoreOrange Conference: Gatherings and Good Times!
Have you ever wanted to get into the same room with a bunch of other children’s ministry leaders who Think Orange as much as you do? Well, the time has come. We’re hosting our first ever Children’s Leaders Gathering at the Orange Conference. Come hang out with some of the best Orange Thinkers on the planet! Meet people who may live in your backyard. Make connections that will build ministry...
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Read MoreNetworking 101
Networking. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. Never before have we had such accessibility to virtually connecting with someone. While digital media has improved our efficiency to connect with the masses, it cannot replace the power of a face-to-face encounter. Most of the leaders I work with in children’s ministry are working so fast and furious making Sunday happen every week, that there is very little time...
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