Rethinking Altar Calls and Some Better Options
Altar calls are often used to help people make a big step of faith. But what if there are a few different options that help them see God in their everyday lives?
How Not to Emotionally Manipulate Students at Summer Camp
There are many pivotal moments that can happen for teens at summer camp. However, how can leaders guide students without manipulating them into a decision?
Six Game Ideas for Outdoor Youth Ministry
Summer is a few short months away, which means it’s time to talk about outdoor youth ministry games! Check out these fun ideas to make this summer a blast!
A Lesson On Engaging With Your Students in Small Group
Small group leaders, your role in a student’s life is invaluable. Check out this lesson from an SGL on the importance of sitting with your group to engage more deeply with them.
Why Digital Discipleship Matters For Student Ministry
Digital discipleship is essential if we want to disciple this generation. Check out the Orange Masterclass to create a digital discipleship strategy for your church!
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.
Serving Jesus By Being a Student Writer
Meet Cherish! She is a student writer for Orange Students and wants to share how she is learning to serve Jesus through writing devotionals.
Elevating the Voice of the Next Generation
Teens have powerful voices. One way we can elevate the voice of the next generation is by having student writers share about their faith journeys.
From ‘Is It Right?’ to ‘Is It Wise?’
To invest in the nextgen, we need to prepare teens to reach for a higher standard than simply “right & wrong.” We must teach them what it means to be wise.
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 […]
Is Gen-Z Older Than You Think?
Hey there! My name is Madi Gosch. I’m a 21-year-old intern for the Orange Students team, and I am a bit of a Gen Z expert … Well, I wouldn’t go so far as to say expert, but I am a member of Gen Z. And, hopefully, by the end of this blog, you will […]
How to be a Small Group Leader in 2021
Our whole world looks different than it did a year ago, and that means ministry looks different too. Due to Covid-19, all of our ministry programs shifted from in-person to online or socially distanced in the span of about seven days.