This past Saturday, I attended "The Gathering," with five other youth leaders from our church. It was a training/conference put on by Berea. This year, the main speakers were Sharon Ketcham (Gordon College) and Reggie Joiner (Orange/reThink). While they somewhat came from two different points-of-view, they both had the goal of helping churches change the … Continue reading Three Ways to Keep Teens from Graduating from their Faith
Orange Conference 2013 – Follow these Bloggers!
Because I was not there to blog about the workshops and main sessions, I wanted to pass on a list of amazing bloggers, who have been and will be sharing their experiences like crazy!
What is Orange?
Today, I realized that I have been writing about the "Orange philosophy" for about two years, but I don't remember if I have ever taken the time to explain it. So, here is a fairly brief explanation and a video. Orange is a philosophy of ministry based on bringing the church and the family together, … Continue reading What is Orange?
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No Orange Conference 2012 for Me
Hey, everyone. First of all, I apologize for the lack of posts lately. Life and ministry have been incredibly busy. Also, I wanted to let you all know to not expect any Orange Conference posts from me this week. Normally, my blog would be overrun with all the summaries, photos, and videos I take at … Continue reading No Orange Conference 2012 for Me
The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012
Have you been interested in the Orange Conference? Have you not had the chance to attend an Orange Tour? Do you wish they had another option for those who cannot make either of those options? Well, you in luck! Be sure to check out the Orange Tour Online on March 6, 2012, from 1:00-3:45pm. Expect … Continue reading The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012
Come to the Orange Conference with Your Team!
As we round out this "Orange Week," I wanted to share more of my experiences. Between the two years of OC, I have went with a team, and I have gone as the only one from my church. Both were great experiences in their own right, and I could argue both sides. Today, though, I … Continue reading Come to the Orange Conference with Your Team!
What do I Hope to Gain from Orange Conference 2012?
As I continue talking about this idea of Orange, I wanted to share some thoughts regarding what I hope for this year at the Orange Conference. Yesterday, I talked about the big things I love about the event, but today, I want to get into some details. Specifically, what do I want to gain from … Continue reading What do I Hope to Gain from Orange Conference 2012?
What am I Most Looking Forward to at Orange Conference 2012?
This April will be my third trip to the Orange Conference. It has become something that I look forward to each spring, as it is a staple in my growth as a minister. However, I have begun to think about why I am so excited about OC12. What are the main reasons I am looking … Continue reading What am I Most Looking Forward to at Orange Conference 2012?
Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
It is that time of year again -- Orange Week! Several bloggers around the world will be flooding the inter-webs with thoughts on Orange, the Orange Conference, and family ministry. For those not "in the know" about Orange, it is essentially a philosophy of how to combine the church and family. These are two institutions … Continue reading Orange Week – February 6-10, 2012
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