Top 5 Reasons to Go Orange

Orange is more than a strategy for family ministry. It's a philosophy that can change your entire church. Today, during "Orange Blogger Week," I'd like to give you my top five reasons for your church to go Orange!

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?

Say YES to People Who Say No to Church (OC14)

There are some people we often overlook in the church. Jeff Henderson spent years as the sports marketing director for Chik-fil-A before becoming a lead pastor. During that time, he and his wife led a small group Bible study. It was there where he met a lady who had never heard that God loved her … Continue reading Say YES to People Who Say No to Church (OC14)

Say YES to Helping Marriages Win (OC14)

The concept of a “bait and switch” is common today. Doug Fields, in his main session at the Orange Conference 2014 says that he experienced a bait and switch when he first went into ministry. He stated that he eventually realized that he cannot adequately care for students unless he cared for their parents. Specifically, … Continue reading Say YES to Helping Marriages Win (OC14)

Say YES to Not Having it All Together (OC14)

Anxiety and depression is more and more of an issue today among teens. We have been hearing about it in our youth group, and I am sure we are not alone. Perry Noble, at the Orange Conference 2014, addressed these issues in his main session talk. We are extremely sensitive to our appearance. We have … Continue reading Say YES to Not Having it All Together (OC14)

The Power of Story (OC14)

There is amazing power in a story. Heather Zempel knows this. During her workshop at the Orange Conference 2014, she started out focusing on the story from Mark 2. It is about the group of friends who transported their friend to Jesus through the roof of a house. So often, we skip right over the fact … Continue reading The Power of Story (OC14)

“Change This Baby” Parody Song for Volunteers (OC14)

Here is a parody song the Orange Conference 2014 did for volunteers based on "Call Me Baby" called "Change this Baby." Sorry I missed the first part.