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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
Updating Safety Procedures for Your Children’s Ministry
We want to protect our children in any way possible, but we also want them to be involved in church community. Read More
Elementary | Preteen | Volunteers
Growing a Healthy Self-Image
If self-image and body issues begin this early, it stands to reason that intervention and prevention efforts should begin early as well. Read More
Covid-19 | How To | Orange Strategy | Special Needs
Four Ways Churches Can Support Kids with Special Needs During the Pandemic
Just like we rallied around them on that difficult day, we should still rally around them during this pandemic. We should still help them discover new ways that God is… Read More
Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? Discover ideas and exclusive discounts to celebrate volunteers, parents, leaders, and students this year. Read More
Strategy | Technology | Uncategorized
How to Know if Your Digital Programming is Working
We believe every Sunday counts. In the midst of a pandemic, that belief hasn’t changed. However, online church demands more from children’s ministry leaders than ever before. Read More
Engaging Your Volunteers in 2020
If ever there was a year where the people we lead need us, it’s now. They need us as leaders to be personal in a year that has felt very… Read More
Advice from Orange Specialists | Leadership
The Not-So-Secret Path to Leading Well
So, what exactly is “self care”? It is defined as any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Read More
How to Partner with Your Community Through This Holiday Season
It’s so crazy to think that the holiday season is approaching, which typically means for us—as KidMin leaders–we’re prepping for three large seasons with bigger events. But if you’re anything… Read More
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