How To Prepare Kids and Students for Their Next Grade in Your Ministry With A Promotion Strategy
Upgrade. Moving on Up. Level Up. Promotion Sunday… Whatever cool name you call it, this is a day that kids and students officially transition to the next age or grade in your Kids or Student Ministry. However, if we treat this as just a one-day event, then that is all it will be, and any […]
5 Ways To Serve Families This Spring
Spring is right around the corner, and while some of you might be jumping for joy at the thought of more daylight hours and warmer weather, others are dreading the start of allergy season. No matter where you fall on the excitement over the spring continuum, one thing is for sure, family life seems to […]
4 Tips For Helping A Teenager Navigate A Crisis
Facing tragedy can be daunting, but teens can overcome grief and heartbreak with help. Here’s how to navigate tragedy thoughtfully with your teens.
A High School Student’s Personal Experience With Crisis and What Actually Helped
Discover the inspiring journey of a high school senior from Texas who navigated through illness with the unwavering support of her community, highlighting the importance of compassion and presence in the lives of teens in crisis
Add Your Voice to Orange Conference Planning with Pre-Workshop Surveys
Workshop Day at Orange Conference is back this year with more practical ideas, more contextualized strategy, and more clear action steps. (To learn more about workshops, click here!) But in order to help you make the most of your day, we need your voice. This year, you’re invited to be an integral part of planning […]
Five Ways To Pitch XP3 To Your Leadership
You’re ready to use XP3 in your youth ministry, but you have to convince your leadership first. We got you! Here are 5 tips for pitching XP3 curriculum.
Leading in the Tension
If you’re a leader, you have encountered conflict within your team. But how do you lead well in a polarizing culture? This is for you.
3 Defining Characteristics of Great Small Group Leaders
Ever wondered how to select the right youth ministry team? There are 3 key characteristics of great leaders you need to look out for.
The Art of Belonging
Kids and teens need a sense of belonging to feel safe in church. We believe that small groups are the key to building relationships to help kids belong.
Three Ingredients to Help Students Recover Following a Pandemic
Today’s kids were already facing mental health problems. Now they feel delayed by the pandemic, and it’s added to their anxiety levels. According to Barna research, 82 percent of Generation Z members believe they’ve been traumatized. While it sounds extreme, many of them feel: Postponed. Pushed aside. Penalized. This group of teens believe part […]
Building an All-Star Youth Ministry Teaching Team
Building a teaching team will make you a better student ministry leader. Now, I know. You might be thinking something like: “I don’t have time to build a teaching team! I barely have time to recruit new small group leaders. How in the world can I take the time to find other people to speak […]
How to Gain Momentum in Your Ministry in 2022
As we move forward in this pandemic, we must start to reimagine ministry. What would it look like if we boldly stepped out and refined the ways we do ministry?