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Orange Curriculum: A Ministry Leader’s Complete Guide

Orange is a great option to fit both of those needs because it mixes age-appropriate content with God’s word that can be used at any church. So what is Orange and why might it be a good fit for your church? Here’s your complete guide.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

10 Ways to Make Your Kids Ministry Better: Strategies for Leaders and Parents

Are you looking for ways to revamp your kids' ministry? We have compiled a list of the top 10 ways to improve your kids' ministry, with help from both the leaders and parents involved.

Chris Holland

How to Use Playlister

How NewSpring Church uses Playlister

NewSpring Church is a multi-campus church in South Carolina. Watch their Technology Infrastructure Director, Will Polly present, "Say Goodbye to ProPresenter" at the 2021 CITN conference.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Make Your Kids Ministry Fun: Tips to Get Kids More Involved

One of the best places for kids to become involved in ministry is the church. Allowing them to make mistakes gives them room to learn and grow and fosters an environment of trust and comfort.

Grant Glas

Church Software

The Best CCLI Songs for Worship in 2022

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) offers copyright licensing of songs that can be used in worship, and now has thousands of songs used by 250,000 ministries. Here are our top picks!

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Why Kids Ministry is so Important to Your Church

Setting a strong foundation of worship in kids from a young age not only sets them on the right path but also encourages them to be more productive members of society and share their gifts with the world.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

A Breakdown of Orange Curriculum’s VBS Over the Years

Travel back in time with us as we explore the different vacation Bible school curricula that have been offered since 2018. Starting with their current curriculum for 2022, this guide will walk you through the Orange curricula over the years.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Top 8 Best Church Texting Services

Since it’s not easy to sift through the sea of providers that offer reliable, high-quality mass texting services, we’ve narrowed down the list to the Top 8 Best Church Texting Services for you.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Top Church Tech Integrators in Texas

If your House of Worship (HOW) requires an audio-visual integrator in Texas that is reliable, cost-effective and has a proven track record of success, then read on to find out the Top Church Tech Integrators we came up with for you in the Lone Star State.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Choosing a Kids Ministry Curriculum: The Different Types of Curriculum with Pros & Cons

The ages you are catering for, the resources available to you, and the space you have to teach in will affect the type of curriculum that you will choose.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Top 10 Sunday School Games

Keeping children engaged every Sunday isn’t hard with the right methods, so we’ve come up with a list of the Top 10 Sunday School Games that will be a hit with any child of faith.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

10 Best Christmas Bible Stories for Your Children’s Church Curriculum

Christmas is a great time to use kids' ministry to help them engage with the Bible. The stories surrounding Jesus’ birth are more relatable than other biblical parables and historical accounts, and it is wrapped in the Christmas magic. Here are ten Christmas stories to include in your children’s church curriculum.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

The Top 5 Preschool Church Curriculum Plans

Choosing the best preschool curriculum for your kid’s ministry is one of the most important decisions your church has to make. During preschool, children are just beginning to understand their faith, meaning that it is your job to help them make sense of this journey and build a foundation for future learning.

Robert Carnes

Kids Ministry Leadership

6 Ways to Use Technology for Better Church Storytelling

So how can the church adapt to better use modern technology to practice the ancient art of storytelling? What are some practical things that your ministry can be doing now? Here are a few tips.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Best Devotionals for Kids

From resources for preschool storytime to more complex passages for young adults, there is a multitude of different fun Bible devotionals for kids out there. Read on to learn more about our top nine picks, for kids of all ages.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

16 Creative Ideas for a Kid’s Ministry Curriculum

It can be tough to know what kids’ ministry curriculum is best for your Sunday School as you will want to create a program that is both engaging and educational. To help you better prepare, we’ve compiled a list of 16 Creative Ideas for a Kid’s Ministry Curriculum.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Best Curriculums on Life Church Open Network

It’s time to take a look at what’s available on LifeChurch Open Network. Read on to learn more about our 5 favorite options for preschoolers, and 5 for Elementary kids.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

5 Things to Add Time to Your Sunday School

Implement these ideas into your lesson plans and you’re sure to create a strong kids ministry curriculum that is brimming with things for Sunday School attendees to get stuck into, adding time and value to your classes!

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

5 Ways To Increase Your Kids’ Ministry Budget

With games and activities that make Sunday School lessons extra fun and engaging, you can easily spend all the money you have for the whole year. That’s why we have come up with a few ideas that can help you make the most of and increase your kids’ ministry budget.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

The Best CCLI Songs for Christmas 2021

With Christmas fast approaching, there is no better time to begin incorporating songs into your church curriculum and weekly worship schedule. What does CCLI have to offer?

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Which is Better: Minno vs Yippee?

Streaming apps for kids can be a great way to educate and entertain your little ones, but how safe are these streaming sites? In this article, we will compare two of our favorite Christian streaming apps for kids – Minno and Yippee.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

A Guide for Large Group Kids Ministries

It's an incredibly daunting task, particularly as working in a church with a high number of members requires more careful planning to ensure that every child is safe, confident, and engaged with their bible studies.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

5 Ideas for Children’s Christmas Church Curriculum

Coming up with meaningful Sunday school lessons about Jesus can be difficult, especially when the Christmas church curriculum can feel repetitive year after year. Here is a list of the top-rated curriculum that can help you take a fresh approach.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

How Does Orange Curriculum Rank?

Research shows that parents are the number one influence in a child’s life, so by embracing that central pillar in the young learners’ minds, Think Orange aims to lead the next generation into a better place.

Grant Glas

Church Software

The Best Church Tech Conferences in 2022

From the best church software, audio-visual systems, to practical technologies and valuable networking, these conferences provide you with incredible insights to ensure your church is up to date.

Grant Glas

Church Software

5 MDM Options for a Multisite Church

There are an overwhelming number of MDM solutions out there, and reading this MDM product’s comparison will make that decision a whole lot easier. Read on to learn more about our top 5 MDM options for a multisite church.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Starting Construction on Your Church? Make Sure You Plan for These 5 Things

Saving money, time, and resources, it is becoming increasingly popular to buy an existing building or church and renovate it. Read on to ensure that your church construction runs smoothly.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Best Church Tech Integrators in California

A high-quality audio-visual integrator is essential to making sure your church service runs smoothly. If you’re located in the Sunshine State and deciding between providers, read on to find out our list of the best church tech integrators in California.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

A Guide For Small Group Kids Ministries

Ministering to children can be challenging, particularly when trying to explain difficult concepts or complex bible stories, so working with a small group may actually be beneficial in that it allows you to pay more attention to every child’s progress and understanding of their studies.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Top 12 Kids Ministry Podcasts

If you’re looking for resources and ideas to help you improve on your kids’ ministry or would like some suggestions for podcasts that can help your children on their journey to learning more about God, Jesus, the Bible, and their faith, then read on to learn about our Top 12 Kids Ministry Podcasts.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Create A Children’s Ministry Kids Want to Attend

Keeping kids interested in studying isn’t easy – this goes for school as well as kids’ church. However, by making Sunday mornings fun and engaging, you’ll be able to attract kids to your ministry.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Which is Better: ProPresenter vs MediaShout?

Want to get your hands on the best church presentation software out there? Showing their key features side-by-side, this church presentation software comparison will help you to decide which one is right for you.

Grant Glas

Church Software

5 Ways to Increase Your Church Tech Budget

Since many church tech directors may have to make big things happen on a limited budget, we’ve come up with 5 ways to increase your budget and make the most of what you have.

Robert Carnes

Church Software

Why Your Church Can’t Neglect Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

So how does your church crack the search engine code to get discovered online? The answer is as simple and as complicated as SEO. So what is SEO and why is it important to your church?

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

The Ultimate Guide to Kids Ministry: Top Tips and Ideas For Your Church

As a kids ministry, step one is to a clear mission statement that will help kids and parents understand the purpose of your establishment. What are the other seven steps in our guide? Read on to see what you can do to start or improve your Kids Ministry.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

10 Bible Object Lessons for Kids Ministry

Rather than sitting down to study passages of text, why not play games with the children, where they are learning without even realizing it? Read on to learn our top 10 examples of object lessons for kids, perfect for keeping energy and passion in your church.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Top Children’s Ministry Deals for 2021

We have compiled a list of our top 9 picks for the best children’s ministry curriculum deals for 2021. Read on to make choosing the best option for your church, a breeze.

Grant Glas

Church Software

4 Best Church Tech Integrators in the USA

Ensuring that Sunday mass in your House of Worship runs smoothly, you need a reliable, comprehensive, and high-tech audiovisual integrator that meets your specific needs. We have identified the four best church tech integrators in the USA for you.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

The Top 10 Bible Lessons and Curriculum to Present Them

If you’re having trouble deciding where to start with your Bible lessons, here is our pick of the top 10 bible stories that are sure to provide a solid foundation for future bible studies.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

The 5 Best Kids Ministry Conferences for 2022

Searching for the best children’s ministry conferences to attend in 2022? Don’t go anywhere before reading our guide to the best events coming up.

Robert Carnes

Kids Ministry Leadership

5 Professional Development Tactics for Ministry Leaders

The best leaders continually seek ways to grow and learn. If you’re not intentionally widening your skills and experiences, then you’re liable to become set in your ways and irrelevant as a leader.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

10 Things to Consider Before Building a New Church Campus

A multi-campus church is an idea that is thriving in popularity in the United States, as extended networks of faith are solidified across the nation. Read on to make sure you consider everything, before taking the plunge.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

The 6 Best Church Web Design Companies

Whether you decide to build one on your own or hire a third party, here’s a list of The 6 Best Church Web Design Companies to build your website.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Top Church Tech Facebook Groups

There are many great tech Facebook groups out there that have made it incredibly simple for members of the church community to connect, learn and grow. Check out our top picks!

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

What Is ‘Think Orange,’ and How Does Orange Curriculum Rank?

Think Orange Curriculum keeps the family at the forefront of everything they do. While a child may have just 40 hours a year with their church, they will spend vast amounts more with their family. How can Orange help your church?

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Top Kids Ministry Facebook Groups

One of the most useful tools for finding support and guidance for your children’s ministry is via Facebook groups. In this blog post, we’ve sourced some of the top kid’s ministry Facebook groups.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Jamf or Apple Server: What Is the Best MDM for Your Church?

How should my church evolve since we recently decided to take the leap towards digitizing your church environment? Step one is to find a Mobile Device Management solution that works for your team.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

The Top 10 Bible Story Videos to Use in Your Kids Ministry

If you're a pastor, worker, or volunteer in a children's ministry, it might be time to consider including videos in your church curriculum. Here's our list of the Top 10.

Grant Glas

Church Software

How to Use Software Efficiently as a Small Church Team

If you’re in the process of selecting the best church management software for you, read our tips on How To Choose Your Church Software Provider to learn about the factors you should be taking into consideration.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Tips on Restarting a Kids Ministry

Whether you want to start an entirely new children's ministry or resurrect an existing organization, it is vital to carefully plan the opening process.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Do Multisite Kids Ministry

Taking the first step towards multisite kids ministry can be seriously daunting. But, when done right, it will expand your reach of influence and cultivate real networks of community.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Top 5 Digital Signage Uses for Your Church

Endlessly adaptable and with easy personalization methods, presenting your church through an exciting outdoor sign can be a fun project.

Grant Glas

Church Software

How to Distribute Videos Across Your Multisite Church

Nowadays, there is no limit to the number of people who can watch a sermon. Bringing all congregation members together, quality video distribution is a crucial element of running a multisite church.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

5 Reasons Why You Should Add Another Church Campus

Read this guide to learn the top 5 reasons that we believe it’s a positive move, and 1 reason we can think of to reconsider.

Grant Glas

Church Software

5 Things to Use an Apple TV for at Your Church

You may be thinking about buying (or have already invested in) an Apple TV for your church. But the question comes to your mind – now what?

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Orange Curriculum vs Grow - Which is Better?

Does the message fully align with the values and priorities of your church? Will it ignite a passion for God in the way that you would want?

Robert Carnes

Church Software

Ideas and Tips For Leveraging QR Codes at Your Church

QR codes allow for digital marketing to happen in physical spaces. But what does this mean for your church? Here are a few ideas for beginning to use QR codes to bolster your online reach.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Books for Kids Ministry Leaders

Our CEO & Founder Grant Glas interviews former Tithe.ly Marketing Director and Read to Lead Podcast host about their new book, Read to Lead.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

An Interview With Michelle Corl From Hope Community Church

A conversation with Michelle Corl, an accomplished ministry leader and kid’s content specialist. In this article, we’ll learn more about her journey from K-12 schooling, to kids ministry and foster care. Read on to hear her story.

Zach Matchett

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Use Social Proof in Kids Ministry

Zach Matchett from Northview Church shares how you can use social proof in Kids Ministry. The Church can utilize social proof better if they would stop setting themselves up to be the hero and instead focus on families being the hero.

Robert Carnes

Kids Ministry Leadership

9 Advantages of Being a Multi-Site Church

There are a handful of benefits to expanding to multi-site in the right situation. And these advantages likely explain the growing number of this kind of church.

Grant Glas

Church Software

How To Choose Your Church Software Provider

Whether you are just looking to change providers, or are taking the first step towards church software, we know that choosing a church management software to fit your parish perfectly can feel overwhelming.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Four Terrible Church Technology Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Read this guide to better understand four of the terrible church technology mistakes that we make – and how to avoid them.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Trying New Ideas with your Kids Ministry

Margo White from Catalyst Church in Bentonville, AR, joins us to talk about innovative ways to make your Kids Ministry better.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Church Hack: Using Tech to Help Volunteers

With new technologies readily available to aid the organization and running of our churches, why not extend these to our volunteers, too?

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Using Orange Curriculum and Playlister For an Engaging Kids Ministry

On this episode of the Playlister Podcast, Beverly shares tips on creating a Kids Ministry where Kids "drag parents back to church"

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Set Up Your Kids' Ministry Rooms in 5 Easy Steps

Thinking about redecorating your kids' ministry room? Look no further than this simple 5 step guide, to help you create the perfect space.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Be Intentional in Kids Ministry

It’s important not to settle for letting your Kids Ministry just be a childcare center while their parents are in “big church." To do this you need to create an environment where kids look forward to coming back next weekend.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Playlister Podcast: An Interview with Trey Sullins from 3Circle Church

This podcast episode features an interview with Trey Sullins, Kids Ministry director at 3Circle Church. Trey gives us insights on his background and how he went from studying nursing in college to leading Ministries around the country.

Robert Carnes

Kids Ministry Leadership

How To Run Your Church Like A Business (Because It Is One)

Churches are undeniably unique. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from business best practices. If your church is struggling with business leadership, here are a few helpful places to get started.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

How to Write a Ministry Email

Zach Matchett is the 5th & 6th grade pastor at Northview Community Church. Communicating by email is a key part of Zach’s role- especially given the rise of Northview’s online Ministry program. He shares his top tips for writing a Ministry email.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Are There Any Free Church Software Options Out There?

Aiming to upgrade your church’s engagement, improve the organization or create communication channels? Software for easy worship could be the answer.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Ministering to Special Needs Families

Matthew Anderson is the Director of Special Needs Ministry at Rock Point Church in Arizona. Our founder interviewed Matthew to get his tips on running a world-class special needs ministry. He also shared his tips for utilizing Playlister.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Why Your Church Needs Software to be Successful

The more you focus on improving the flow of ideas, information, and resources within your church, the more people you are going to positively impact down the line.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Reviewing the Best Church Presentation Software of 2021

A complete guide of church presentation software that you should start using. We continue our 2021 overview with a more in-depth look at the leaders in the church presentation software space.

Chris Holland

How to Use Playlister

Throw away your USB sticks and use Playlister

Check out this video for 14 creative ways to destroy a USB stick. Then, please create your own video to enter our contest.

Robert Carnes

Kids Ministry Leadership

Leveraging Online Reviews for Church Social Proof

On average, customers read about 10 reviews before making the decision to trust a company with a purchase. This is true for businesses, and it’s true for churches, too.

Stephanie Porter

Kids Ministry Leadership

Observe Trends Before Your Church Re-emerges

How to take a few cues from culture when it comes to re-opening, re-engaging, and re-emerging into our ministries again.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Top 5 Kids Ministry Curriculum in 2021

Wondering which kids ministry curriculum would best suit your Sunday school? Look no further than our carefully selected top 5 list!

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Setting Values For Your Church

Churches are a central part of the culture in the history and communities they call home- but what about culture between church staff and volunteers?

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Which Kids Ministry Curriculum is the Best?

Our team has carefully constructed a list of the top church curriculum vital for the growth of your kid's ministry.

Grant Glas

Kids Ministry Leadership

Deciding On A Kids Church Curriculum

Trying to determine the perfect church curriculum for children? We did the research for you on choosing the best fit for your ministry.

Robert Carnes

Church Software

8 Helpful Digital Tools Your Church Should Be Using Right Now

Here’s a list of the most helpful digital tools your church should start taking advantage of as soon as possible.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Using Gen Z’s habits for Ministry

Joe Terry is the assistant pastor at Circle Drive Alliance Church. Joe shares his tips on using Gen Z’s habits to grow their faith and how you need to give Kids Min leaders a say in executive decisions in order to make the best ministry choices.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

How you can use software strategies in your ministry

Behind the Church: How you can use Salesforce’s strategies to reach more people. Marc Benioff founded Salesforce, the first-ever Software-as-a-Service company in 1999. Here's how you can borrow his growth playbook for your church.

Grant Glas

Church Software

The Best Church Presentation Software for 2021

We couldn't find a blog post that offered a 2021 listing of all the top-ranked Church Presentation Software products. And that's when we decided to build a list with the help of G2.

Chris Holland

How to Use Playlister

How Hill City Church Ministers to the Family as a whole

Tish Striegel has over 25 years of experience ministering to families. Here are her top tips for how you can minister to the family as a whole.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

The playbook for a great ministry

Jeremy O’Neill is the Kids Ministry Director at Skyline Church in San Diego, CA. He shares his playbook for growing and making changes in ministry.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

How The Creek Recruits Volunteers

The Creek is a multisite church in Indianapolis, IN, where Chad has been leading for several years. Here are his top tips on recruiting volunteers to serve.

Grant Glas

Church Software

Is YouTube's algorithm hurting your ministry?

YouTube's algorithm does not want my son to see our church's content. The algorithm wants him to watch YouTube continually. How? Show him something he loves the most. Legos.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

What if I subtract to solve a problem?

Across a series of experiments, researchers observed that people consistently consider changes that add components over those that subtract them — a tendency that has implications for decision-making at your church.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Leadership

Six Thoughtful Tips for scaling ministry in person and online

Your top ministry priority should be to invest your time in things that you do that have the most impact. This is important because you don’t want to spend energy on things that don’t make a big difference.

Bobby Ikebudu

Kids Ministry Leadership

How Thinking Like a Marketer Can Improve Your Ministry

Bobby Ikebudu is the Director of Marketing at Orange, reThink Group. Bobby draws on his marketing knowledge and experience in ministry to show you ways that putting on your marketing hat will help you reach more people.

Chris Holland

Kids Ministry Curriculum

Why use an Apple TV for ministry?

The Apple TV box is a small (3”x3”) box you can plug into your TVs and projectors to use Playlister on. Here’s how the Apple TV solves your ministry problems.

Orange

How to Use Playlister