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What Happens When Parents and Kids See Youth Group as Simply an Elective?

Orange Leaders - April 15, 2014

by Benjamin Kerns For the past few years, it has been obvious that the culture in which we do ministry has fundamentally changed. I know that...

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5 Reasons Parents in Your Church Don’t "Get It"

Orange Leaders - April 11, 2014

Many leaders feel that most parents in their church don’t get that it is the parents' responsibility to be the primary spiritual leader in their kids' lives.

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Leaders, Manage Well

Orange Leaders - April 8, 2014

by Ronne Rock I typed “how to be a leader” into the Google search bar. 1.7 BILLION results popped up. Clearly, we have an obsession with leadership. I’ve...

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The "R" Word

Orange Leaders - April 4, 2014

by Bre Hallberg Don’t say the “r” word. You know, the one used to describe the part of ministry that leaves you lying awake at...

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Change, Everyone Hates It but Differently

J.C. Thompson - March 28, 2014

We’ve been going through a few changes with the transition in our student ministry staff over the last few months. The change is exciting...

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High Capacity Leaders: Leading Over Time

Orange Leaders - March 21, 2014

by Pat Rowland In my personal finances I have to keep reminding myself that investments DON’T pay off immediately, they require time. The same is...

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Creating Structure and Goals for Worship

Orange Leaders - March 14, 2014

by Yancy Richmond Music is the soundtrack to all of our lives. I saw a post on Facebook earlier this year that made me laugh...

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Can We Expect Students to Lead Like Adults?

J.C. Thompson - March 14, 2014

I had a meeting recently where I suggested students lead and it made everyone in the room nervous. Like sweaty palms nervous. What if...

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My Secret for Super-Productivity

Kenny Conley - March 11, 2014

A few years ago I did something unintentionally that has probably allowed me to be far more productive than I ever thought possible. Seriously,...

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Have More Respect for Yourself

Kenny Conley - March 4, 2014

This post is mostly directed toward the staff or higher level ministry leader. Whether you are paid or unpaid doesn’t matter. But I’m going...

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Sacrificing the Church of Tomorrow for Today

J.C. Thompson - February 25, 2014

Growing up in church I have heard this phrase many times, “The youth aren’t the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today.”...

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Meeting Families Where They Are

Kenny Conley - February 25, 2014

Sometimes I feel that churches miss the most significant chance they have with visiting families. It has to do with the disconnect between where...

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3 Key Reasons Your Church Must Improve Its Allergy Awareness in KidMin

Alex Smith - February 24, 2014

Allergies have increased steadily over the last fifty years, and this increase affects your church more than your realize. Eavesdrop on a typical conversation...

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5 Ways People Will Know You’re a Faker

Orange Leaders - February 18, 2014

by Joe McAlpine Nobody likes a faker. We have all heard the mantra “fake it ’til you make it.” I think that statement is a...

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Team Work: When Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry Collide

Orange Leaders - February 5, 2014

by Brandy Barr About 2 ½ years ago I moved from the children’s ministry team to the student ministry team at the church I am...

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5 Ways to Know if Small Groups are Working

Orange Leaders - January 21, 2014

by Ryan Bicker Having a strategy and a plan is important. Even more important is being able to measure if your strategy is working! For...

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Empowering Student Volunteers

Gina McClain - January 7, 2014

Last week I posted about the value of Student Volunteers and how we can create environment that helps them stick. One of the posts generated an...

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The Power of Empowerment

Ryan Stigile - November 14, 2013

Too often, delegation is mislabeled as “empowerment.” It is an easy mistake likely made more often than we each realize. Delegation and empowerment can...

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How to Start Managing Your Time Better Beginning Today

Carey Nieuwhof - November 8, 2013

You know the frustration. You put in a full day. You worked hard. But you didn’t even touch that important project. You’ve been meaning...

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Follow Me

J.C. Thompson - November 8, 2013

I wanted to go through a few of the key things that I think about when I think about discipleship. A lot of this...

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‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery.

‘VeggieTales’ Co-Creator Phil Vischer Shares Sneak Peek of New ‘Phil &...

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NC Pastor, Paralyzed From Previous Attempted Carjacking, Has Car Stolen From...

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Police Rule Out Foul Play in Death of Christian Singer Mandisa

Christian News April 23, 2024

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