Doug Fields has a new idea for leadership. He explains that a new perspective is often needed to see clearly. Perspective is a powerful tool in the life of a leader. Doug's recent change of career helped him see his life from a different perspective. He realized that those in the church are often not good … Continue reading Doug Fields Calls Church Leaders to Move Others Into the Spotlight (Orange 2011)
Jud Wilhite Explains That Ministry is Messy, So Clean it Up (Orange 2011)
On Thursday night, I had the privilege of listening to Jud Wilhite tell a story of how he recently visited his childhood home. It was there, at age 17, when he first broke down and gave God his life, after several years of drug addiction. He remembered everything God forgave him for and has since forgiven him. We … Continue reading Jud Wilhite Explains That Ministry is Messy, So Clean it Up (Orange 2011)
Gordon MacDonald Speaks to the Older Generations in the Church (Orange 2011)
In what was probably one of the best interviews I have seen at Orange, Reggie Joiner sat down with Gordon MacDonald. Gordon was a pastor for over 40 years, and he still volunteers with the youth and children in his church. Through his years of experience, he says, "I am convoked that most of us … Continue reading Gordon MacDonald Speaks to the Older Generations in the Church (Orange 2011)
Katie Garver Offers Suggestions to Successfully Include Teens with Autism (Orange 2011)
When it comes to kids with special needs, Katie Garvert knows her stuff. Starting out as a special education teacher, she now helps the church reach out to special needs children. Included among those are teenagers with autism. Unfortunately, though, these are the ones many do not know how to include them in church-life and especially … Continue reading Katie Garver Offers Suggestions to Successfully Include Teens with Autism (Orange 2011)
Chuck Bomar Explains the New In-Betweeners (Orange 2011)
Chuck Bomar has a huge heart for reaching the college-age people in this world. For the past couple years, he has been pointing out that churches are often overlooking this stage of life. They have something for birth through high school, and they have something for older adults and parents. However, this in-between stage is … Continue reading Chuck Bomar Explains the New In-Betweeners (Orange 2011)
Jeff Manion Describes The Land Between (Orange 2011)
What is "The Land Between?" It is when a girl gets dumped when she is expecting a proposal. It is when parents have a miscarriage after celebrating the pregnancy. It is when parents have kids in the middle of teenage angst. It is when you get a call in the middle of the night when … Continue reading Jeff Manion Describes The Land Between (Orange 2011)
Reggie Joiner Speaks on What Really Matters (Orange 2011)
As the first full day of the 2011 Orange Conference began, Reggie Joiner kicked it off with a chat about the importance of saying less more often so that people know what really matters. He then further explained what really matters by describing the "orange effect" and the reasons for it. Simply put, the parents have … Continue reading Reggie Joiner Speaks on What Really Matters (Orange 2011)
You are Important, According to Andy Stanley (Orange 2011)
The 2011 Orange Conference officially began tonight with the first main session. After some music and a video presentation, we were able to hear from Andy Stanley. His purpose for the night, according to him, was to tell us how important we are. In order to do that, he walked through the history of the … Continue reading You are Important, According to Andy Stanley (Orange 2011)
How to: “Free” a Volunteer (Orange 2011)
We all want effective ministries! So, how do we create a culture where leaders thrive, want to come back, and recruit their friends to be a part of it? Tom Shefchunas had a few ideas about "How to 'Free' a Volunteer" in his pre-conference workshop. In fact, he had five steps to follow. Step #1: … Continue reading How to: “Free” a Volunteer (Orange 2011)
How to: Create a Local Network of Ministry Leaders (Orange 2011)
People have said that ministry is a lonely place. There are many reasons for this statement, but Brian Vander Ark is someone who believes this does not have to be the case. As he taught the pre-conference workshop, "How to Create a Local Network of Ministry Leaders," he started off with some Questions: What if … Continue reading How to: Create a Local Network of Ministry Leaders (Orange 2011)
Steve Cullum 