Ministry Changes When It Becomes Personal
Jesus made a difference, because Jesus made it personal. He called Zacchaeus by name. He addressed the Samaritan woman’s past. He spent time in Mary and Martha’s home. He invited each disciple to follow Him. He intercepted Saul on road to Damascus. We have the same opportunity. Ministry changes when it becomes personal—just like it did for Jonathan Tuley, director of SalemKIDS at Salem Church in New York. Read on to learn how personal investments by his peers changed the trajectory of his... Read More
OC19 is the Inspiration Your Ministry Team Needs
What is your all-time favorite movie scene? Is there a scene that instantly comes to your mind that includes both inspiration and a man on a horse? One of my favorite scenes is found in the classic movie, Braveheart. Specifically, the scene of William Wallace’s speech to his army right before he leads the Scottish countrymen to fight. The Scotland men, coming from all sorts of backgrounds are united under the one voice of William Wallace. William makes this battle personal for Scotland... Read More
What Others are Saying About Orange Conference
It can be difficult to know if you’re making a good decision in attending a conference for the first time, so we’ve gathered a few comments from some of our friends about the impact of Orange Conference. Each one has a unique story and experience with The Orange Conference. If you’re on the fence about attending Orange Conference 2019, let these stories help you decide! The Best Birthday Ever “There are no words to adequately express what The Orange Conference has meant to me. I’m a volunteer... Read More
New Year. New Me. And This Time, It’s Personal
You can see the difference in a leader who is just showing up and a caring leader who shows up predictably to create a safe community. There’s an obvious difference between someone reading off a script and someone who has crafted an engaging, relevant, and memorable experience. And you can feel the climate change in a ministry when the leader goes from checking off another Sunday to aligning a team with a common language and strategy. The difference comes, and things begin to change, when you... Read MoreCONTRIBUTORS
carey nieuwhofCarey Nieuwhof is the founding pastor of Connexus Church, a gro...
Ryan BickerRyan Bicker has been ministering to kids for 15 years. As the children...
Shannon WhiteheadShannon Whitehead is the Content Director at Church Fuel in the Atla...
Jessica BealerJessica Bealer has led children’s ministry for 17 years, including 5 y...
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