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
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
Recognizing and Eliminating Racial Bias in Children’s Ministry Programming
At the same time, we must confront another pandemic. It has led to the loss of life and has inflicted insurmountable damage. Our nation was built on slavery and has over a 400-year history of the unjust treatment of black and brown… Read More
Covid-19 | Elementary | How To | Leadership | Parents | Volunteers
What’s Next: Health and Safety for Your Church’s Kids Ministry
Now or very soon, most churches will be able to worship again in person. When that time comes, it’s so important that you have a clear plan outlined to help ensure that every family remains safe and healthy. Hear how you can… Read More
Let’s Get It Right This Time
Every generation takes a cue from the generation that came before it. The hard truth about racism in any generation is that it doesn’t just happen by accident. The Church is called to be a compass for every generation. Read More
What’s Happening with the 2020 Orange Conference Because of COVID-19?
As we think about OC20, we recognize we can’t recreate what happens when thousands of us are together in the same room. But we believe there are some opportunities for even more. Read More
Elementary | Leadership | VBS
The ONE SECRET to a Great VBS
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” – Stephen Covey Does your countdown to VBS have you jumping for joy? Does it have you grinning from ear to ear? Or does it have you checking under your… Read More
Elementary | How To | Leadership | VBS | Volunteers
How to Create a VBS Leadership Team
You’re a few days away from Vacation Bible School, and it seems like you have a month’s worth of work left to do. To top it all off your pastor has sent you an email asking you to help with another project.… Read More
Advice from Orange Specialists | Elementary | How To | Leadership | VBS | Volunteers
3 Examples of VBS Volunteer Surveys
A few days ago, I shared some thoughts on “5 Crucial Questions for VBS Evaluation Forms for Parents” and I hope that you guys found that helpful. Today, I wanted to take some time to write down more ideas about feedback from… Read More
Advice from Orange Specialists | Elementary | How To | Leadership | Parents | VBS
5 Crucial Questions for VBS Evaluation Forms for Parents
There's a valuable lesson I learned a few years ago that I think is applicable in just about EVERY area of ministry. (In fact, I would say that there isn't ANY area in or out of ministry that can't apply this principle.)… Read More