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Leading Small Virtually
And, when I said yes to leading this group, I was a bit apprehensive about where I was going to find the time to lead and how I was actually… Read More
Rethinking VBS: “Family VBS”
Like many leaders, we had to change our VBS program mid-planning! We decided to create a hybrid virtual program that also included some socially-distanced activities in the community. We created… Read More
Rethinking VBS: “Drive In VBS”
We created a Drive-Thru Very Best Summer which ran for three evenings for preschool through 6th graders and their families! Families stayed in their vehicles except for one stop, which… Read More
Rethinking VBS: “Hybrid Virtual VBS + Backyard VBS Groups”
When our VBS planning had to shift from working on an in-person event to a COVID-19 friendly event, we saw it as an opportunity to get creative. We brainstormed and… Read More
Rethinking VBS: “Virtual VBS with Live Video”
As with most things during the year of 2020, we had to get creative in how we’d continue to minister to the families of our community during COVID-19. Instead of… Read More
Rethinking VBS: “Backyard VBS Gatherings”
As the team at Orange is prepping for an amazing time together with leaders next week at Kid’s Ministry Exchange, we’re most excited about the ideas that will be shared… Read More
7 Things Not to Forget When Re-Opening Your Children’s Ministry
March was the last time we met in person until two weeks ago. For you, that may look different. Maybe you have been meeting for months, weeks, or have no… Read More
The Comparison Trap in the Age of Virtual . . . Everything
Much has been written about the impact of social media—and the Internet in general—on adolescents and their self-image, especially young girls. But 2020 has thrown multiple curveballs our way, such… Read More
How and Why Orange Works in a Small Church
And I’ve noticed people in small churches can carry an inferiority complex about what they’re able to offer. They try (and fail) to emulate big churches without the big budget,… Read More
Why You Need Input from Your Children’s Ministry Leaders to Relaunch Church
If you’re a pastor, you’ve likely faced an onslaught of questions as you consider how and when to reopen your church during this pandemic. How many people can gather? Will… Read More
Neighbors Around the World
It may be the first of September, but that hasn’t stopped your favorite retailer from decking the halls with boughs of (plastic) holly! This year, it feels as though we’re… Read More
Free Christmas Programming Bundle
We've put together several free downloadable resources designed to help you connect with parents and kids this Christmas in fun and memorable ways. Get everything you need to engage families… Read More