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Announced: August Edition

Announced by Amazing Life: The Inside Scoop – August Edition

Your shortcut to what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s coming soon.

✨ EveryChild: A Place at the TableFree Course Now Available!

A Place at the Table equips you to welcome every child and family with Jesus’ love. From special needs ministry to inclusion practices, this course includes biblical insight, practical strategies, and mind...

When Crisis Hits Close to Home: Helping Kids, Families, and Churches Process the Unthinkable

Whether it’s a headline on the news or a natural disaster in your own backyard, crisis has a way of shaking everything we hold steady.

For many families, when tragedy strikes or fear rises, the first place they turn isn’t the media or a hotline, it’s the church. It’s you.

That’s a weighty role to carry. But it’s also a sacred one.

As leaders in family ministry, you’re often the first voice kids trust and the shoulder families lean on when the world stops making sense,...

Announced: July Edition

Announced by Amazing Life: The Inside Scoop – July Edition

Your shortcut to what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s coming soon—straight from this month’s Facebook Live. If you missed it, no worries—we’ve got you covered.

🖥️ APlay Feature Updates

Good news! APlay now works in your web browser—no Apple TV required. 
And starting July 7, your APlay account will also include:

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How to Invite Guest Families Back After VBS

VBS is one of the most exciting weeks in the life of your church. The energy. The music. The crafts and games. And, of course, the gospel. For many families in your community, it may be their first (or only) connection to a local church all year. But once the streamers fall and the glitter settles, one big question remains:

How do you invite those guest families to come back to your church?

We put our thinking caps on and thought up simple, meaningful ways to help fa...

A New Chapter: 5 Promises for the Future of Your Ministry

Leading in children’s and family ministry is no small task—and you shouldn’t have to do it without the support and resources you need. That’s why Amazing Life is making a renewed commitment to serve churches like yours with greater clarity, creativity, and care.

After listening to hundreds of ministry leaders, the team put that commitment into writing. These five promises re...

Something new is coming! A new chapter for XP3.

Exciting Announcement: A Brand Curriculum Experience for Students is Coming!

Ministry is hard work. You wear a lot of hats to make it all happen. The mission takes long days, deep commitment, and often going weeks on end wishing for more support—more volunteers, more budget, or just more families signing up for the next event before the deadline rolls around. The hamster wheel of “Sunday’s always coming” can make you wonder if the needle is moving at all.

But here’...

Why Orange Conference is Better When You Bring Someone With You

Orange Conference is built to help church leaders disciple the next generation with clarity and purpose. It offers a practical strategy, fresh energy, and stronger relationships to help you lead well.

But here’s the truth: It’s better when you don’t go alone.

Learning Together Leads to Faster Results

Research shows that teams who learn together move faster. When multiple people attend the same training, they’re more likely to take action within 30 days—and retain up to 35% more of what ...

Why Ministry Leaders Keep Coming Back to Orange Conference

Each spring, thousands of ministry leaders gather in Atlanta for one reason—Orange Conference helps them lead better.

Since its inception, over 78,000 leaders have attended. They come from different churches, backgrounds, and ministry roles, but they share a common goal: to grow in their calling and impact the next generation.

Some are new to ministry. Others have been in it for decades. Some bring their entire team. Others come alone.

But all leave with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and...

How To Get Leadership Approval To Attend Orange Conference

Need Approval to Attend The Orange Conference?

Are you trying to get approval for the budget or time away to attend The Orange Conference?

Let’s be honest—attending a conference is a significant investment. Tickets, travel, and lodging can add up quickly. And with Sunday always around the corner, every day out of the office feels like a challenge.

So, why should you invest in a conference?

In one word: Momentum.

For kids’ ministry and youth ministry leaders, The Orange Conference ...

How to Get More Students & Adults to Sign Up for Summer Events

You know summer events like service projects, mission trips, camps, and other events are vital for teenagers’ faith formation. But students and adults are busier than ever, and it can feel disheartening to pour effort into planning an event only to have two students show up—who leave early because their friends aren’t there.

Worse yet, a poorly attended event could create a domino effect, leading to declining participation in future events.

We understand this struggle. Over the last 30+ ye...