The Orange Conference 2019 welcomed Andy Gullahorn to sympathize with all the parents of teenagers in the arena. On the opening night, Andy sang his song, Teenagers, for all the OC19 attendees. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/bopUuPw_pY0
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Everybody Needs Somebody – Reggie Joiner (OC19)
The story of Zacchaeus has the makings of a great kids’ story, but maybe we’ve missed something. Reggie Joiner, in his Orange Conference 2019 main session talk, shared that what Jesus did in this story shocked the entire community. How could Jesus dare favor a guy like Zacchaeus? While that's what others thought, everybody needs … Continue reading Everybody Needs Somebody – Reggie Joiner (OC19)
Stop Being so Shallow – Kristen Ivy (OC19)
What if the opposite of being personal is being shallow? Kristen Ivy expanded upon with this thought in her opening night main session talk of the Orange Conference 2019. In the church, we like to say we aren’t shallow; we like to say we are deep. What if, instead, we decided to be more personal? … Continue reading Stop Being so Shallow – Kristen Ivy (OC19)
The Church Should be the Best Place for a Kid to Find Hope – Virginia Ward (OC19)
It’s easy to feel invisible as a teenager, especially when you don’t fit into one of the “boxes.” Virginia Ward started her Orange Conference 2019 main session talk by explaining how, as a kid, she didn’t belong at home, but she belonged at church. And she was seen by a leader there. She was invited … Continue reading The Church Should be the Best Place for a Kid to Find Hope – Virginia Ward (OC19)
Everything Changes When it’s Someone you Know – Jon Acuff (OC19)
To kick off the Orange Conference 2019, Jon Acuff began with a short introductory message that reminded us of the importance of making it personal. (The theme of OC19 is IT'S PERSONAL. Click here to learn more about the theme.) Jon started off with a list of the seven most personal pets: PuppyPigBirdFishSnakeTurtle (which totally … Continue reading Everything Changes When it’s Someone you Know – Jon Acuff (OC19)
4 Things that Lead to Influence – Jon Acuff (OC19)
The morning before the Orange Conference starts, there is a pre-conference series of workshops where attendees can dive deeper and get an extra dose of wisdom. My first stop was with author and speaker Jon Acuff, who spoke about "4 Things that Lead to Influence." It all starts with identity, moves on to your values, … Continue reading 4 Things that Lead to Influence – Jon Acuff (OC19)
It’s Time for Orange Conference 2019
It's time for the Orange Conference again! As many of you longtime readers know, I'm a part of the Orange Blogging Team. This not only means that Orange thoughts and strategies regularly pop up in my content, but it also means I blog and post on social media for Orange during their annual conference. This … Continue reading It’s Time for Orange Conference 2019
Visiting the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO
Recently, my wife and I visited The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. We had a great time getting to see a lot of bears, lions, tigers, wolves, foxes, leopards, and more. Here is a short video from our trip. https://youtu.be/Y2UfHdN6i_0 Visit their website to learn more about this great facility that rescues animals from … Continue reading Visiting the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO
Why do a Local Mission Trip for Your Youth Group?
One thing that I distinctly remember from my own time in youth group were the mission trips. My first trip was to Mexico. Actually, I'm fairly sure my first three mission trips were all in Mexico. We helped lead Bible studies with kids, helped spruce up some churches, and built houses. I've also served in … Continue reading Why do a Local Mission Trip for Your Youth Group?
Ministry Expectations with Austin Williams (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 39)
On episode 39 of The Student Ministry Podcast, I talk to Austin Williams about expectations in student ministry, for the student pastor, the leaders, and the students. Austin is currently the high school pastor at his church in Villa Rica, Georgia. Not only is he a part of a thriving student ministry, he also has … Continue reading Ministry Expectations with Austin Williams (The Student Ministry Podcast – Episode 39)
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