As kids ministry leaders, we’re all asking a lot of questions when it comes to health and safety. What’s our plan for hosting in-person gatherings? How do we keep our kids safe? What protocols should we put in place? This week, join us as we talk with Frank Bealer, CEO of Phase Family Center, to learn what reopening safely could look like for your ministry—whether your kids ministry is planning on gathering in-person four days from now or four months from now ..read more

No matter where you are right now, it’s safe to say you’ve been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve experienced uncertainty and crisis like never before as we’ve navigated this pandemic in our communities. As kids ministry leaders and volunteers, we’ve pivoted to keep showing up for our kids and our volunteers—even when we can’t be “with” them. So, what now? What do we do to keep showing up for kids and volunteers as many of us near the end of sheltering-in-place to embrace a whole new normal in our world ..read more

Welcome to the Orange Kids Podcast, where we talk about the big ideas of kids’ ministry and discuss practical solutions to our weekly challenges. This week, Amy Fenton, Orange Specialist and Executive Director of Orange VBS, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen to discuss key questions and ideas for churches to consider as Covid-19 restrictions begin lifting ..read more

Welcome to the Orange Kids Podcast, where we talk about the big ideas of kids’ ministry and discuss practical solutions to our weekly challenges. This week, Amy Fenton, Orange Specialist and Executive Director of Orange VBS, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen in the second part of a discussion around key questions and ideas for churches to consider as Covid-19 restrictions begin lifting ..read more

This week, Adam Duckworth, volunteer coordinator at Downtown Harbor Church in Fort Lauderdale, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen to discuss the thing we can’t survive without: volunteers ..read more

This week, Brett Talley, Orange Specialist for XP3 student curriculum, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen to discuss those things that every youth pastor wishes their children’s pastor knew!   ..read more

This week, Nan Britt, Director of Bethlehem Buddies at Bethlehem Church in Bethlehem, Georgia, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen to discuss simple tools for starting a special needs ministry ..read more

Easter is a huge celebration for the Church, but as we all know, Easter looks a lot different this year. In light of COVID-19, we’re all experiencing quite a bit of tension planning Easter and figuring out how to make the best of this situation we’re facing. In this episode, the Orange Kids and Orange Students teams talk about an exciting new resource to help the families in your church have an Easter that’s accessible to everyone ..read more

This week, Allyson Evans, NextGen pastor at Life.Church in Edmonton, Oklahoma, joins hosts Mike, Gina, and Kellen to discuss creative ways for ministry leaders to engage parents ..read more

Six weeks ago, few had even heard the terms “Coronavirus” and “COVID-19.” Now it dominates the airwaves, your social media feeds, and even your casual conversations. As a ministry leader, you’re navigating big decisions about whether to meet in person, cancel activities, or continue services remotely. Even if you choose to meet, many families may be staying home. Whatever your circumstances— AT ORANGE, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. We’ve put together some dynamic resources to help you continue connecting with your families—and connecting them to Jesus—whatever curveballs come your way ..read more