Reggie Joiner's Blog, page 9
May 18, 2023
Three Ways to Honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
At Orange, we think every month is a good time to honor the image of God in each other and learn from each other’s unique experiences.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. This month is an opportunity to specifically learn from the experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and to honor their contributions to our communities and the United States.
As we honor this month, it’s crucial to remember that ...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
At Orange, we think every month is a good time to honor the image of God in each other and learn from each other’s unique experiences.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This is an opportunity to specifically learn from the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and honor their contributions to our communities and the United States specifically.
As we honor this month, it’s crucial to remember that ‘Asian American’ and ‘Pacific Islander’ are umbrella t...
May 17, 2023
Leaving and Starting Well in Kids Ministry
As an Enneagram Type 1, it was important for me to resign from my 12-year kids ministry staff role the “right” way. But even thinking about quitting felt “wrong.” I’d vacillate between the pull I felt like God was drawing me towards then I’d picture the faces of some of the most amazing volunteers you’ve ever met. I’d think about healthier rhythms for my next season of life and then think of the kids I’d watched grow from kindergarteners who answered “Jesus” to every question, to preteens I’d ba...
May 16, 2023
How Does Orange Curriculum Equip You To Produce Great Large Group Experiences for Kids?
As a ministry leader, chances are, you are passionate about helping kids grow in their everyday faith through encountering the story of God and the truths of Scripture. One of the reasons you turn on the lights every Sunday is for kids to experience the Bible. After all, when it comes to crafting large group experiences for kids, we have important things to say. But over the years, we’ve found this to be true.
No matter how important our message is, if we don’t say it well, it’s probably not ...
April 26, 2023
How to Make the Most of Your Time as a Team at OC23
As ministry leaders, we know that it is often an uphill battle to make your way to a conference. Making your pitches to administration, budgeting, planning, and traveling is no joke when you’re living in a Sunday-to-Sunday mindset.
Even if you are in a supportive environment that champions members of your team being at a conference, it can still be an overwhelming feeling to try and make the most of your time. We recognize that it is an investment, and we want to do our best to honor the sacri...
April 25, 2023
Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of OC Digital
It’s almost time for Orange Conference 2023! And if you can’t make it in person this year, Orange Conference Digital is the best way to engage from home and get the entire family ministry together! Virtual conferences might seem to be a challenging way to engage, but there are many perks to this form of OC.
I mean, think about it. You still get all the amazing ministry workshops and experiences from speakers. There’s no cost for travel, so less financial strain. Plus, you can attend the entir...
April 19, 2023
Your OC ’23 Arrival Checklist!
In just about a week, we’ll all be back at Gas South Arena for OC ’23! To ensure the smoothest arrival experience, here is your conference checklist.
▢ ASSIGN YOUR TICKETS
If you’re bringing 2 or more team members with you, you’ll want to make sure you’ve properly assigned each ticket to a unique email address. Need help? Watch this video!
▢ COMING SOON: DOWNLOAD THE NEW OC ’23 APP
Book signings, Meet-Ups, food trucks–there will be SO much to keep up with! Once th...
Why The Church Can Seriously Be Fun
“It is a curious fact that people are never so trivial as when they take themselves seriously.” —Oscar Wilde
Every year at the Orange Conference, we set aside an entire session for one single purpose:
To laugh.
What is Seriously Night?
We call this special experience “Seriously Night” because we take the entire session to look at ourselves as Christians and say:
“Seriously? I mean, seriously, we do this? We say this? We act like this? We’re not doing this?”
Yeah. It’s kind of like a...
April 18, 2023
Top Five Can’t-Miss Moments at Orange Conference 2023
Believe it or not – we are only days away from being in the arena together at Orange Conference 2023! For over a decade, we’ve been equipping ministry leaders with the tools and inspiration they need to be a light to the next generation. This year will be no different. Only days until you . . .
Soak in 9+ hours of inspiration and training from leading ministry voices.Experience powerful worship with a global community.Network, laugh, play….and so much more!
April 17, 2023
Three OC Workshops Every Volunteer Needs to Attend
There’s nothing I love more than Orange Conference! Time together with our team, old and new friends, having my heart filled and my mind challenged. There’s something so special about being at Orange Conference. As a nextgen leader, when I’m there, I want to maximize my and the team’s time. We’ll have all the fun, but we’ll also do all the learning.
In my opinion, you need a workshop strategy for you and your team. While it may seem enjoyable to have everyone choose what sounds interesting to...
