Five Things I Did Not Expect from The Orange Conference

I have been to several conferences over the years. To be honest, some are better than others. The Orange Conference is one of those better ones. Sure, there are great speakers and things to learn, but it is often the unexpected things that make OC so good. Today, I wanted to share five things that I … Continue reading Five Things I Did Not Expect from The Orange Conference

Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?

Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of attending three Orange Conferences. Each time, I've grown in my understanding of how to do ministry even better for God's kingdom. One of the cool things about Orange is that you can bring your entire staff. This isn't a conference for just student ministers or … Continue reading Are you Going to the Orange Conference 2015?

Communicate Better with Parents and Leaders with GoWeekly and LeadSmall

Looking for a resource that can help you communicate better with parents and small group leaders? Check out these new resources from Orange called "GoWeekly" and "LeadSmall."

How to Make Your Church a Place Where Kids Belong

Much of what we do at RCC is centered around what we (and many other churches) call small groups. Even our children's ministry is designed to be centered around smaller groups of kids with an adult leader. This allows for more growth and processing. How you do you create an environment like this? How do … Continue reading How to Make Your Church a Place Where Kids Belong

5 Things Great Student Pastors Choose to Believe

About 13 years ago, I entered into my first youth ministry class at Lincoln Christian College (now University). I learned a lot about student ministry both in the classroom and in practice. I will admit, though, that it was quite overwhelming in the beginning. Several books and mentors helped me think about the basics, but … Continue reading 5 Things Great Student Pastors Choose to Believe

How Your Church Can Build Marriages that Last

Earlier this year, you might have read some of my posts about a new Married People ministry that Orange is starting. Along with that, they have a book. Well, that book is now available in digital format! It is the next book on my list to read, and you can get it today, plus some … Continue reading How Your Church Can Build Marriages that Last