A couple weeks ago, I got a chance to chat with a college student, who was just hired as a part-time youth minister. He began asking about the "Orange" family ministry philosophy we have jumped into here at RCC, but the discussion turned to more over time. Before long, I found myself actually providing wisdom … Continue reading Building the Team
The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012
Have you been interested in the Orange Conference? Have you not had the chance to attend an Orange Tour? Do you wish they had another option for those who cannot make either of those options? Well, you in luck! Be sure to check out the Orange Tour Online on March 6, 2012, from 1:00-3:45pm. Expect … Continue reading The Orange Tour Online Returns on March 6, 2012
The Importance of Networking
I am going to be honest (as if I'm not at other times??) with you all. When I am with students, I often feel like a different person than when I am on my own with a group of adults. With the students, I am outgoing and sometimes crazy. With adults, I am more reserved … Continue reading The Importance of Networking
YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Ever since my wife received her Kindle as a birthday gift last year, I have loved the idea of digital books. In fact, I eventually bought myself one, and we are in the process of trying to figure out how to get all our bookshelves onto these little devices. Brandon Schmidt over at Youth Pastor … Continue reading YM Resource – Free eBooks for Youth Ministry
Favorite Speakers at Orange: Doug Fields
One of the reasons I love going to any Christian conference is gaining from the wisdom of others. The Orange Conference is no different. One of my favorites is Doug Fields. Many of you in the youth ministry world probably know who he is already. For those who do not, you should get to know … Continue reading Favorite Speakers at Orange: Doug Fields
Ministry Update: Busy Days Ahead
I apologize for not blogging much. In the past several weeks, I have been a bit overwhelmed. Between mission trip fundraising/planning, getting ready for camp, and all other student ministry stuff this summer, I have been quite busy. It doesn't stop, though. We are almost finished with Camp Create at RCC. After that, I will … Continue reading Ministry Update: Busy Days Ahead
Moving Forward After Orange 2011
The 2011 Orange Conference is now behind us all. If you were there or just kept up with all my blog posts, you know there was a ton of information. Often, one will be overloaded after a conference like this, wondering what to do first. I know I was like that last year, and I … Continue reading Moving Forward After Orange 2011
“Don’t Fade Away” Volunteer Song from Orange Conference 2011
Each year at the Orange Conference, they perform a song for all volunteers in the church, specifically those serving in children's and student ministries. I can honestly say they are often overlooked and not appreciated enough. I know that I personally would be up a creek without my awesome team of volunteers! To all my … Continue reading “Don’t Fade Away” Volunteer Song from Orange Conference 2011
What Children and Youth Workers are Doing Today Matters, According to Perry Noble (Orange 2011)
Perry Noble closed out the 2011 Orange Conference with a very powerful message to all who work with children, youth, and families within the church. He believes we all deal with fear on some level, even if you don't want to admit it. One of the biggest fears we have, as children and youth workers, … Continue reading What Children and Youth Workers are Doing Today Matters, According to Perry Noble (Orange 2011)
Doug Fields Explains the Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship (Orange 2011)
Discipleship is not a short-term process. It is a question of where they are going to be 5, 10, 20, 30+ years from now. That is something Doug Fields and I both agree upon. In his breakout workshop, Doug goes explains some "Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship." Above all, he reminds us that "We do the … Continue reading Doug Fields Explains the Essentials of Youth Ministry Discipleship (Orange 2011)
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