by Podcast | Mar 16, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Leadership, NextGen, Partner with Parents, Social Media, Youthmin
In this episode, Nick Blevins takes time to share some unique ideas for churches while they may not be gathering during this most recent COVID-19 virus. Some ideas are specific to this situation, but others are absolutely applicable in the future and could even be a...
by Podcast | Mar 10, 2020 | Podcast, Elementary, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Preschool
In this episode, Mike Clear shares some of his experiences moving from working within family ministry roles to serving family ministries through Orange and the Rethink Group. He also explains more about the heart and strategy behind some of the world's leading Kidmin...
by Podcast | Mar 3, 2020 | Podcast, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Greg Stier explains how a youth ministry can be mobilized towards evangelism and become an active movement within the local church. Between parents and leaders, the next generation needs to be directed and empowered to share their faith and dare to...
by Podcast | Feb 25, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Jenny Funderburke Smith points toward some specific ways to create a gospel-centered approach to kid's ministry, regardless of the size of your church or the curriculum you use. She also shares some very helpful tips on how to structure discipline...
by Podcast | Feb 18, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Multisite, NextGen, Partner with Parents
In this episode, Paula Dannielle speaks from her experience as a single parent and leading a ministry with the single-parent in mind. There are specific changes you could make to your ministry to more intentionally serve single-parent families and Paula shares what...
by Nick Blevins | Feb 17, 2020 | Family Ministry
It's Orange Week, which is a time when a bunch of leaders and bloggers write posts related to The Orange Conference and the Orange Strategy. I'll be at the Orange Conference again this year. If you plan to attend, you'll want to register this week before the price...
by Podcast | Feb 11, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, High School, Leadership, NextGen, Youthmin
In this episode, Tony Myles sheds light on youth ministry from the unique perspective of a pastor. After sitting in both the Youth Pastor and Lead Pastor role, he brings an understanding of how each can complement and strengthen the ministry of the other. Tony Myles...
by Podcast | Feb 4, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, Large Church, Multisite, NextGen
In this episode, Alfred Burgess shares some of his experiences within multisite NextGen ministry over the years and his heart for reaching outsiders. Having served on staff at two large multisite churches, Alfred provides a unique perspective on how an effective...
by Podcast | Jan 28, 2020 | Podcast, Family Ministry, Kidmin, NextGen, Systems
In this episode, Jeff Bates dives into some specific practices on tracking family ministry data at Elevation Church and gives practical tips for how to get these families more engaged. Each family is unique and defining engagement can be tricky, so there is a great...