Are you here for it? The Orange Conference 2024 theme was one of their strongest, as it set the tone early on. As we work with kids, students, and families within the church, we have to be ready to step into the mess. Yes, we know it can be challenging, unpredictable, and risky but we … Continue reading Here for It – Orange Conference 2024 Recap
Orange Conference 2024 – Main Session Notes
Below you will find a collection of all the notes I took while at Orange Conference 2024. The purpose of sharing these notes are primarily for other conference attendees, as I have not provided any additional significant context for those not there. I hope they are helpful to those of you who missed something during … Continue reading Orange Conference 2024 – Main Session Notes
Tribute Song to Family Ministry Volunteers (Orange Conference 2023)
Almost every year at the Orange Conference, the band sings a tribute parody song to all the volunteers who serve in family ministries. The 2023 song was "You Serve Making Nothing at All," which was based on "Making Love Out of Nothing" by Air Supply. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/pgvJoAxIa6g
Tomorrow is a New Day (Orange Conference 2023)
In his Orange Conference 2023 talk, Bob Goff closed out the event sharing how God knows everything, but the angels don’t. So he encouraged us to dazzle the angels. Here are a few highlights from his talk: We need to be obedient to what God has called us to. Know what you are doing and … Continue reading Tomorrow is a New Day (Orange Conference 2023)
Tomorrow Starts with You (Orange Conference 2023)
In her Orange Conference 2023 talk, Katie Edwards talked about how to act on all the things we learn at the conference. Many times, we go to conferences and get overwhelmed by all the things we must do. So with good intentions, many of us take lots of notes, we start lots of lists, and … Continue reading Tomorrow Starts with You (Orange Conference 2023)
Tomorrow We will Still Have Each Other (Orange Conference 2023)
Raymond Chang kicked off his Orange Conference 2023 talk with a question: Would you rather be ridiculed or ignored? When a student was asked, he chose ridiculed, because at least he was being acknowledged and felt like he belonged. According to Ray, “We were made for belonging.” TENx10 is hoping to disciple 10 million young … Continue reading Tomorrow We will Still Have Each Other (Orange Conference 2023)
Tomorrow, There Will Be More of Us (Orange Conference 2023)
In his Orange Conference 2023 talk, Albert Tate told how he has been recently identifying with the woman at the well. She’s there isolated, alone, filled with guilt and shame, doesn’t want to be bothered with others, etc. How do we process all the hurt and pain but still show up with joy to empower … Continue reading Tomorrow, There Will Be More of Us (Orange Conference 2023)
Tomorrow’s Volunteer Won’t Be Found By Last’s Year’s Approach (Orange Conference 2023)
Jon Acuff, in his Orange Conference 2023 talk, spoke about the need for new approaches to grow our teams, and he did so by sharing some “soundtracks” we should consider as we care for our teams: (Want to learn more about soundtracks? Check out Jon’s book, Soundtracks) 1. Be brave enough to be bad at … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Volunteer Won’t Be Found By Last’s Year’s Approach (Orange Conference 2023)
Discussion about Partnering with Parents (Orange Conference 2023)
Keturah Boston, Kristen Ivy, and Reggie Joiner joined in an Orange Conference 2023 discussion all about partnering with parents. Here are some of the highlights. There’s a way families should feel when they walk in the room, especially when you take into account of the things they have been through before they got there. Parents … Continue reading Discussion about Partnering with Parents (Orange Conference 2023)
Tomorrow’s Trust Will be Built Today (Orange Conference 2023)
Kara Powell, from Fuller Youth Institute, in her Orange Conference 2023 talk, explained how students are wondering if they can trust us — if we will be there for them. Gens Z and Alpha do not trust institutions. We need what Kara says is a “Faith Beyond Youth Group.” For most of us, faith is … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Trust Will be Built Today (Orange Conference 2023)
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