How To | Leadership | Volunteers
How to Appreciate KidMin Volunteers
If you’re a leader in ministry, you know how important volunteers are. They are the ones who help Sundays run smoothly, develop personal relationships with kids, and show up week… Read More
Elementary | Leadership | Parents | Preschool | Preteen | Volunteers
Growing Confidence in Kids
As many kids step back into a physical building for school this year, one thing they will desperately need is confidence. They’ve had a year of seeing some really hard… Read More
Leadership | Preschool | Strategy
Why Toddler-Specific Curriculum Works
We at Orange are very strategic in teaching to each child's phase of life. Specifically, we rely heavily on research and child development to ensure the curriculum isn't only engaging for the child, but is also developmentally appropriate for him or her.… Read More
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
Setting Up Kids Ministry Volunteers to Win
If your story is anything like mine, maybe you found your way into kids ministry because you enjoyed working with children. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a teacher and ended up working in elementary classrooms for almost… Read More
Leadership | Orange Strategy | Preschool
5 Reasons Preschool Programming Is Not Childcare
Sometimes people may call preschool ministry "childcare." However, preschool programming should not be viewed as childcare for five key reasons. Read More
Elementary | Leadership | Orange Strategy | Preschool | Preteen
A Kidmin Guide to Orange Membership
The Orange Membership gives leaders access to a library full of practical ministry resources with the answers to your most-asked questions. Read More
Rewrite Your Ministry Job Description as a Children’s Pastor
Help volunteers and leaders in your church understand what you do as a children's pastor by redefining your ministry job description. Read More
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment Guides
How do I recruit, train and retain volunteers now? Use these as you recruit the best preschool and elementary small group leaders and volunteers. Read More
Investing in Your Volunteers During a Pandemic
Even in a pandemic, there are still ways church leaders can invest in volunteers. This is crucial for keeping a team of engaged leaders! Read More
Advice from Orange Specialists | Leadership
The Not-So-Secret Path to Self-Care and 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