The Orange Leaders Audio Blog
The Orange Leaders Audio Blog

About

The Orange Leaders Audio Blog helps family, youth and children’s ministry leaders influence the faith and character of kids and teenagers. Five days a week, Monday through, Friday, we will share the best strategies, tips and ideas from the Orange Leaders online blog. Each episode will cover relevant family ministry topics with posts from leaders like Reggie Joiner; Carey Nieuwhof; Kristen Ivy; Adam Duckworth; Sue Miller; Mike Clear; Jim Wideman; Dan Scott; Meaghan Wall; Frank Bealer; Dr. Jim Burns; Yancy Richmond; Nick Blevins; Brooklyn Lindsey; Geoff Surratt; and Kenny Conley. Each guest contributor is an Orange Leader – someone who passionately engages both the church and families to influence the next generation. If that’s you, you are part of an incredible, global community helping kids have a better future. We are for you and the development of your leadership in ministry. For additional resources and episode transcripts, visit www.OrangeLeaders.com.

Episodes

  • OLAB 450: The Most Effective Way To Influence The Faith Of The Next Generation
    In today’s episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from the Orange Strategy Guide audiobook, which helps any leader understand how to combine the light of the church and the heart of the home to influence the faith of the next generation.
  • OLAB 449: Developing The Concepts For Leading Small
    A small group leader can be one of the most important people in a kid’s life. In today’s episode, Tom Shefchunas shares his thoughts on what every small group leader should know before taking on the job.
  • OLAB 448: How To Create A Lasting Small Group
    No one creates a small group thinking it won’t last, but they often do. Today, you’ll learn how to build a small group that will keep meeting week after week.
  • OLAB 447: Dealing With Negativity On Social Media
    Though social media is necessary in your ministry, it does have its downsides, including negativity on your posts. Find out how you should handle negative feedback in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 446: Are You Becoming The Leader Your Team Needs?
    While summer serves as a break from rigid programming, the fall is coming and it is a strategic season for growth. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to create a plan to cultivate new leaders in your ministry.
  • OLAB 445: Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast
    Culture dictates how your team will fulfill the duties and vision of your ministry. Today, you’ll learn what makes up a healthy culture.
  • OLAB 444: 6 Tips For Playing Or Working Well with Others
    There will always come a time when you have to work within a group setting in your ministry, but cohesion is optional. Find out how to work well with others in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 443: Why People Stop Coming To Your Group
    Even the best small group leaders struggle with a dip in attendance. Find out the common reasons why people stop attending small group.
  • OLAB 442: How To Build A Social Media Team
    Your church’s social media strategy shouldn’t be implemented alone — you need a team! Learn how to build the right social media team in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 441: 5 Things That Will Radically Change Your Church Work Environment
    An organization’s attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs are what create your mission’s synergy and momentum. Learn five ways to have a great staff culture.
  • OLAB 440: 3 Steps To Growing Personally This Summer
    As leaders, we all share a desire to grow in our leadership. Learn how you can use this summer to cultivate personal growth in your life.
  • OLAB 439: The Postcard Challenge
    Building and leading a small group culture in your church can be difficult, but the smallest acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Learn how one church used a postcard to reinforce leading small.
  • OLAB 438: Leading Small May Be The Most Important Thing You Do For The Kids In Your Church
    Time spent supporting small group leaders and the parents of the kids in the small group will help the next generation form a faith of their own. Learn how this model will benefit your church’s ministry in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 437: How To Structure Small Groups For Your Ministry
    Life change happens in small groups. Today, you’ll learn why it’s essential your church moves to a small group format and how it’ll benefit your entire ministry.
  • OLAB 436: Evaluating Strengths And Weaknesses Of Volunteers
    Recurring evaluation of our volunteers sets them up for success. Learn how to properly assess the strengths and weaknesses of your volunteers in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 435: How to Show Appreciation to Your Ministry’s Volunteers
    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to show your volunteers you appreciate them using Gary Chapman’s five love languages concept.
  • OLAB 434: 3 Most Frequent Questions Orange Gets About Marriage Ministry
    Having strong marriages among those in your ministry can ultimately lead to increased faith in the next generation. Learn how your church can implement a marriage ministry in today’s episode.
  • OLAB 433: Leading Your Ministry Through Seasons of Change
    The way you lead through transition can either build faith or fear in your team. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to lead through transition in a healthy, honest way.
  • OLAB 432: Planning Ministry Transitions Well
    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to transition out of a position with professionalism and grace, while maintaining healthy leadership.
  • OLAB 431: The Blessing of Discomfort Zones
    You were created to grow. And even though growth is often uncomfortable, you’ll learn ways to push through the zone of discomfort in today’s episode.