Trusting your volunteers to do good work and giving them responsibility has more impact on the life of your ministry and others than you may think. Learn how in today’s episode.

OLAB 424: Raising Up Leaders In Special Needs Ministry

The Orange Leaders Audio Blog helps family, youth and children’s ministry leaders influence the faith and character of kids and teenagers. Five days a week, Monday through, Friday, we will share the best strategies, tips and ideas from the Orange Leaders online blog. Each episode will cover relevant family ministry topics with posts from leaders like Reggie Joiner; Carey Nieuwhof; Kristen Ivy; Adam Duckworth; Sue Miller; Mike Clear; Jim Wideman; Dan Scott; Meaghan Wall; Frank Bealer; Dr. Jim Burns; Yancy Richmond; Nick Blevins; Brooklyn Lindsey; Geoff Surratt; and Kenny Conley. Each guest contributor is an Orange Leader – someone who passionately engages both the church and families to influence the next generation. If that’s you, you are part of an incredible, global community helping kids have a better future. We are for you and the development of your leadership in ministry. For additional resources and episode transcripts, visit www.OrangeLeaders.com.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from the Orange Strategy Guide audiobook, which helps any leader understand how to combine the light of the church and the heart of the home to influence the faith of the next generation.

OLAB 450: The Most Effective Way To Influence The Faith Of The Next Generation

A small group leader can be one of the most important people in a kid’s life. In today’s episode, Tom Shefchunas shares his thoughts on what every small group leader should know before taking on the job.

OLAB 449: Developing The Concepts For Leading Small

No one creates a small group thinking it won’t last, but they often do. Today, you’ll learn how to build a small group that will keep meeting week after week.

OLAB 448: How To Create A Lasting Small Group

Though social media is necessary in your ministry, it does have its downsides, including negativity on your posts. Find out how you should handle negative feedback in today’s episode.

OLAB 447: Dealing With Negativity On Social Media

While summer serves as a break from rigid programming, the fall is coming and it is a strategic season for growth. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to create a plan to cultivate new leaders in your ministry.

OLAB 424: Raising Up Leaders In Special Needs Ministry

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