Reggie Joiner started off the main sessions of the Orange Conference 2014 with an amazing message that we need to say yes to a God that is bigger than you think. Honestly, there was so many amazing things that he shared, and there is no way I can recreate it for you. If they make … Continue reading Say YES to a God that is Bigger Than You Think (OC14)
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Developing a Weekly Social Media Plan for Parents and Volunteers (OC14)
Does your church lack a social media strategy? Does your ministry lack a social media strategy? Are you wanting to communicate better to your parents and volunteer leaders? If you said yes to any of the above, Matt McKee and Gina McClain have some things to help. They led a pre-conference workshop at Orange 2014 called, "Developing … Continue reading Developing a Weekly Social Media Plan for Parents and Volunteers (OC14)
Defining the Role of a Next Gen Pastor (OC14)
What is the "Next Gen Pastor?" This is most likely a common question from churches. Nina Schmidgall defines the role as the pastor to the next generation. He or she is the person who is leading the ministry from cradle to graduation (and maybe through college). In Nina's Orange Conference 2014 pre-conference workshop she goes into … Continue reading Defining the Role of a Next Gen Pastor (OC14)
Measuring What’s Important in Family Ministry (OC14)
The first pre-conference workshop I attended was all about measuring what is important in family ministry. The speaker, Terry Scalzitti, is a senior pastor at a church in Oceanview Baptist Church (Myrtle Beach, SC), but he spent several years doing "next gen" ministry in Florida. He started off his pre-conference workshop with Deuteronomy 6:6 in … Continue reading Measuring What’s Important in Family Ministry (OC14)
Orange Conference 2014: What to Expect from Me
Hey, everyone! I'm here at the Orange Conference 2014. As you know, I'm going to be sharing a lot this week from the conference, but I thought I would give you a quick heads-up about what workshops I am attending, so you know what to expect later, when I get to sharing what I learned.Wednesday:Measuring … Continue reading Orange Conference 2014: What to Expect from Me
Orange Conference 2014
From April 30 - May 2, I'll be blogging from on the 2014 Orange Conference.
Let’s Step Up, Church!
The other day, I heard a phrase that got me thinking... So, here is an encouragement to the church to step up in the world.
Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together – Book Review
My wife and I just finished a year with the book, Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together, by Jim and Cathy Burns. Here are a few quick thoughts about our experience.
Sermon – Marriage Thoughts from 1 Peter 3:1-7
Back in October 2013, I was asked to preach at RCC about marriage from 1 Peter 3:1-7. Here are a few reflections and the audio recording of that message.
Orange Conference 2014 Bound
This year, I'll be heading back down to Atlanta for the Orange Conference. I'm really excited to be blogging for them again this year. So, what does this mean for you, as a reader? This means you can expect daily posts during the conference about the main sessions and workshops I attend. It might also … Continue reading Orange Conference 2014 Bound
