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
Why Should Your Senior Leader Attend ReThink Leadership?
Many of you are probably familiar with the Orange Conference, but how many have heard of its counterpart, ReThink Leadership? One of the aspects about the Orange mindset that I have always loved was their emphasis on the entire church. If done well, your family ministry shouldn't just be a combined effort of the kids … Continue reading Why Should Your Senior Leader Attend ReThink Leadership?
Thank You, Orange, for the Connections and Networking Opportunities!
We've all experienced it. Some of us were prepared for it, while it has hit some when we were least expecting it. It's all too real, though, even though we don't want it to be. Many of us heard it was a thing, but if you're like me, you tried to ignore it, hoping it … Continue reading Thank You, Orange, for the Connections and Networking Opportunities!
10 Reasons to Attend the Orange Conference
Many years ago, I was introduced to the XP3 student ministry curriculum from Orange. I didn't know much about the whole Orange thing at that time, but I did hear they had an annual conference. So, in 2010, I attended my first Orange Conference. I was somewhat overwhelmed, but I had a great time and … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Attend the Orange Conference
Orange Tour Adds Parent Experience for 2018
As I've said many times before, one of the most exciting things about Orange is its approach to all-church ministry. It's more than just a plan for kids and student ministry. It's actually something that can transform how your entire church does ministry -- to kids, students, parents, grandparents, singles, etc. If you are unfamiliar with … Continue reading Orange Tour Adds Parent Experience for 2018
Bring Your Team to Orange Tour
One of the most exciting things about Orange is its approach to all-church ministry. If you are familiar with their family ministry philosophy, you already know that it is more than just a plan for kids and student ministry. It's actually something that can transform how your entire church does ministry -- to kids, students, … Continue reading Bring Your Team to Orange Tour
Creating a Volunteer Strategy in Student Ministry (OC18)
The longer I am in student ministry, the more I realize that there are so many things involved in making it happen. You have all the more traditional things like teaching, games, worship, trips, and regular communication, but you also have other elements that have been added over time. In many settings, the student ministry … Continue reading Creating a Volunteer Strategy in Student Ministry (OC18)
Volunteer Song from The Orange Conference 2018 (OC18)
Every year at The Orange Conference, they honor volunteers in some way. This year, they hopped on the Hamilton hype train and did a parody of "Alexander Hamilton." (Please forgive the shakiness of the footage, as I didn't have time to get the tripod setup.) https://youtu.be/lJ1smOpQWIc [Photo provided by Sterling Graves.]
Steve Cullum 