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There are families all around us and we need God's man to come partner with us and be a missionary to families and youth. If you believe in the Orange philosophy of ministry we would love to talk with you. A degree in ministry and a couple years of experience are a plus. Please email resumes and any questions to <a href="mailto:fccmargate@gmail.com">fccmargate@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/family-pastor-opening-crossroads-church-st-cloud-mn#post-230 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:12:08 +0000 jeremysnoberger 230@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Crossroads Church is looking for a leader who has a desire to see the church and the family join together to make an impact in the lives of our children and youth. Crossroads began in 2002, and from the beginning we have had a focus on caring for the family which has motivated us to seek a Family Pastor who will deepen this commitment. The Family Pastor is a full-time position. The goal is to create an overall plan for spiritual formation in our children and youth, and to lead and support this ongoing ministry alongside of the family. This is a first step toward a comprehensive structure that will involve training and leading volunteers and also managing full and part-time staff in the future, in order to develop a healthy and vibrant culture in which all children and youth experience life in the presence of Christ.</p> <p>A full job description can be provided upon request. A degree in the areas of Youth/Children/Family is preferred but not required as this is a key staff position for our community. Please submit resume with references and current picture to Crossroads Church c/o Jeremy Snoberger 710 Sundial Drive Waite Park, MN 56367. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/heritage-christian-church-%e2%80%93-fayetteville-ga#post-229 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:37:35 +0000 hancakes14 229@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Heritage Christian Church – Fayetteville, GA<br /> We are seeking a lead Children’s Pastor in a large growing church with a dynamic Children’s Ministry. We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading children into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, someone who is experienced in leading a staff and a large team of volunteers. In addition to our Sunday morning programming we have multiple programs such as Awana, Respite Care, and C3. To learn more about the church please visit <a href="http://www.heritagechristia.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.heritagechristia.org</a>. If you are interested in this ministry please send your resume by April 30 to <a href="mailto:lynnlindsey@heritagechristian.org">lynnlindsey@heritagechristian.org</a>. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/propresenter#post-206 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:57:24 +0000 dpgove 206@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Is anyone using ProPresenter in elementary ministry? Are you going to the Orange conference? Would love to meet -need tips! <a href="mailto:diane.gove@woodridgechurch.org">diane.gove@woodridgechurch.org</a> </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/family-life-pastor-lexington-ky#post-227 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:04:53 +0000 b.ratt 227@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Southern Acres Christian Church of Lexington, KY is on the lookout for a full-time, paid Family Life Pastor to give lead oversight to its Birth - 5th Grade Ministry Environments. We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about equipping children and parents to discover their destiny in God. The Family Life Pastor will collaborate with ministry leaders in producing a weekly, full-scale KidStuf Family Experience; implementing a dynamic 252 Basics Small Group &amp; Large Group environment; and overseeing an Early Childhood team which creates a captivating, God-centered experience for preschoolers. </p> <p>This is an incredible opportunity to join a team which seeks to deepen and advance God’s kingdom purposes for all generations. Learn more about us at <a href="http://www.soacres.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.soacres.com</a> or <a href="http://www.kidstuflex.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.kidstuflex.com</a>. For more info e-mail Bill at <a href="mailto:brattray@soacres.com">brattray@soacres.com</a>. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/orange-staffinders#post-51 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:57:00 +0000 Bre Hallberg 51@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>We created a heading for all churches to post available staff openings - so you are invited to use this discussion board for that purpose - just please keep all postings under this topic - so we dont have a different topic listed for every church - oh - and if you find someone let us know so we can delete ur posting - thanks!</p> <p>Disclaimer - we are not a professional matchmaking service - so we are not responsible for bad dates </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/child-check-in-programs#post-223 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:30:04 +0000 gccfarron 223@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>I know there are many programs available that provide a secure check-in for parents and their children. We've been doing the basic numbered name tag thing for years and are looking to upgrade to something that can possibly track attendance, record contact/food allergy info, and makes sign-in/out quick and easy. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/friendship-virtue-more-cool-stuff#post-216 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:07:59 +0000 mccc-children 216@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>So we have decided to have a "Friend Day" on the last Sunday in April to honor our virtue of friendship this month. We wouldn't normally do something like this because it seems so "old-fashioned" in some ways, however, we want to get the kids excited about bringing their friends to church...... Cuz we all know, when the kids are happy, the parents are happy and more engaged. We even sent a letter to all of our parents asking them if their kids could invite some of their friends to spend the night on the 24th so they could come to church with them on Sunday morning the 25th. I hope I haven't ruffled too many feathers with that one, however we have provided a coupon for some pizza and some activities we think the kids would have a good time doing together the night before. When they come to our church services on Sunday morning we plan on throwing a big party in honor of them and using the games and Bible story provided...... Anyways, I was just curious to see if other people were doing something else in regards to the "friendship virtue". If so, what are you doing? Anyone got any great ideas to share? </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/recruiting-consistent-preschool-leaders#post-200 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:04:28 +0000 Angela McCann 200@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>It is our vision to have the same teachers in each of our preschool classes from week to week during the school year (with breaks and holidays of course). We really believe this will positively impact the experience for the preschoolers. This is not a problem in our elementary area but for some reason we just can't seem to push through in prek. When I became director 2 years ago we had this crazy schedule with people serving once/month or twice a month on the 2nd and 3rd sunday at the first service only - I get a headache just thinking about that schedule. We now have 3 teams of 2 that do serve consistently each week but need 3 more teams.</p> <p>I've just recently begun tracking attendance and discovered to my total surprise that 2/3 of our families attend just one or two times a month. How can I get consistent volunteers when we don't have consistent attenders? Any ideas out there?</p> <p>~Angela McCann </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/paid-nursery-staff#post-210 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 13:15:06 +0000 Marty 210@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>I've been on staff at my current church for 2 years. When I arrived, I found what I believe to be an oddity. We actually have 2 paid employees that provide care in our nursery. The only up-side to me is that you know the nursery is staffed. But what drives me crazy is the fact these two ladies are never in church, never in a Bible study, and are not growing. I believe we should staff our nursery with parent volunteers but our ministerial staff is no so excited about the idea (some of it is the issue that it's always been this way and the paid workers parents are long time members of the church as well as these 2 ladies depend on the supplemental income). Any ideas how I could present a positive transition from paid to volunteer? Or, does anyone else have this problem at their church? Just wondering...thanks for any suggestions. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/youth-name-for-fall-retreat#post-205 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:54:40 +0000 SROUKEMA 205@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Planning to do a youth retreat in the Fall using the 'Rhythm' curriculum, but need a catchy name that will attract youth. Wonder, Discovery, and Passion are not really words that teens use. Thought of calling it Rhythm retreat, but it sounds took much like a seniors retreat. Any thoughts? </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/all-things-new#post-212 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:32:50 +0000 adamsarwi 212@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>I currently have an "old" message from Andy from Drive about momentum on my mind. One of the things that he mentioned (which is totally intuitive, but one of those things we don't always do) is to create an atmosphere of making things new. In particular this:</p> <p>To cancel regular programming for a while and then bring it back as "new and improved". </p> <p>I am thinking of doing this for our Wednesday programming for teens called TheGathering. I want to cancel it for 4 weeks during the end of the summer and bring it back the school gets back in. </p> <p>My question is this: What things do you do to make it new and improved? Rather than just putting rouge on it with new lights, banners, and rearranging the chairs, and stuff like that. How do you make it something that is fresh? Any ideas? </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/student-director-opening-wichita-falls-tx#post-199 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:54:27 +0000 lancescarbrough79 199@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>If you are a student pastor interested in working at a church that currently uses XP3 curriculum and functions on a family team, please send me an email- <a href="mailto:lscarbrough@colonialonline.org">lscarbrough@colonialonline.org</a>.</p> <p>We run between 150-175 students attending our Wednesday night worship environment.<br /> This would be a great opportunity for someone.</p> <p>Colonial Church: <a href="http://www.colonialchurch.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.colonialchurch.com</a><br /> Contact: Lance Scarbrough- Family Pastor </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/set-props-for-monthly-virtues#post-203 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:59:16 +0000 mikekelly09 203@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>What are some of you using for set props for this month of April: Friendships? Need some other ideas besides backwards stuff and famous friends. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/christmas-play#post-41 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:04:55 +0000 pastorwesley 41@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>We always to a children's choir christmas play every year. Does anyone have any suggestions of what they have done in the past, so we don't do the same corny plays that are typical. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/proscons-re-kidstuf-productions-scheduled-outside-of-weekend-services#post-164 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:00:43 +0000 ChristinaBergevin 164@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>We are just beginning plans for our family services. My gutt is to schedule the kidstuf experiences within the weekend services for maximum participation. (We have one serves on Sat. night, and two on Sunday morning.) However it has been suggested that we do them on a Friday night as the time between services is limited and space is congested on the weekends. I'm concerned about the feasibility of getting busy families out on yet another night of the week. Any feedback? What have you found to be the best scheduling options? Thanks! </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/childrens-ministry-opening-clarksville-tn#post-198 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:38 +0000 gccfarron 198@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Gateway Christian Church, located in Clarksville, TN, just north of Nashville, is seeking her first full-time Children’s Minister. The church just celebrated its 10th anniversary and has grown from 15 individuals to an AWA of 250. We are looking for a Christian Church college graduate, or soon-to-be grad, that has a passion for partnering with parents. If you’re familiar with Orange, reThink curriculum, and believe that two combined influences (church &amp; family) can make a greater impact than just two influences, please read on! This is an opportunity to build a children’s ministry from the ground up. The applicant must be a team player, ready and willing to work side-by-side with the student minister to implement the Orange strategy. Basic computer skills and the ability to recruit and empower volunteers are necessary. Clarksville is a city of 125K, which consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing and least expensive cities in the nation. The county is projected to grow by nearly 10% in the next 5 yrs. Clarksville was named the best city to raise your kids in TN, has the fastest-growing university in the state (Austin Peay), and a brand new hospital and riverfront marina. Salary is based on experience and education. For more information about our church please visit our website at <a href="http://www.gatewaychristianchurch.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.gatewaychristianchurch.net</a>. Please send resume along with references and a recent photo via email to <a href="mailto:gccfarron@ainweb.net">gccfarron@ainweb.net</a> or snail mail it to<br /> Children’s Minister Search<br /> Attn: Farron Mantz<br /> 781 Windermere Drive<br /> Clarksville, TN 37043 </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/team-building#post-176 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:01:32 +0000 derekmull 176@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Anybody got ideas for effective and fun team building icebreakers? Next gathering of Children's / Youth workers coming up to engage in Orange discussions and looking for ways to illustrate team concept among these ministries... </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/designing-a-kidstuf-stage#post-163 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:48:25 +0000 ChristinaBergevin 163@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Our senior leadership and elder board are excited about our vision for a KidStuf family experience. As we begin to talk about adapting space for this purpose, I was wondering if anyone out there might share some wisdom regarding stage design and construction. Where to start? What are some of the stage attributes that have proven to be most valuable for sketches, music, etc.? Any websites with pictures of stage options would sure be helpful. Budget advice? Much appreciated... </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/family-production-for-student-ministry#post-189 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:55:24 +0000 MattyP 189@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Our Student Ministry recently transitioned to the XP3 strategy at the start of this school year and we are looking to better minister to the family unit as a whole. I am interested in engaging with our parents that will bring them together with their students in a large group Family XP perhaps once a month. I have seen the success of this with our Children's Ministry using the Family Production once a month, and would like to try something with our Student Ministry. My vision is to get parents on board in understanding what we are teaching the students so that we can make a greater impact together. </p> <p>Is anyone out there doing anything like this within Student Ministry that I can see a working model? Obviously there is the challenge of getting students to buy into this as to not feeling like it is lame having their parents around. Any thoughts or suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/family-xp-on-saturday-night#post-150 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:13:57 +0000 lancescarbrough 150@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Is anyone doing a FAMILY XP on a Saturday night?<br /> If so, what does your schedule look like?<br /> Is it working?</p> <p>____<br /> We are currently doing a family xp on Wednesday nights (weekly).<br /> We are in need of adding an additional service and we are thinking about doing a Saturday Family Weekend.<br /> (Family XP (before or after) a weekend service)<br /> We are thinking about only doing once a month.</p> <p>Any thoughts? </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/multi-site-childrens-ministry#post-174 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:27:28 +0000 jennykrichton 174@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>I will be leading Children's Ministry for our first multi-site. I am looking to connect with other leaders who have walked this path and could offer some advice and tips. Thanks! </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/family-production-music#post-162 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:50:59 +0000 arathbone 162@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>What are some other songs you are using besides come on in and so long to start and end your family productions? We're wanting to change it up and would like to know what others are doing. </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/trouble-getting-consistent-small-group-leaders#post-172 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:51 +0000 juanchoguti72 172@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>Our church has been meeting in a hotel for the past 4 years. Our kids meet in one of the hotel's smaller conference rooms which we divide in half. One half is for toddlers and pre-school and the other half is for elementary. We get about 45-50 kids each week. </p> <p>One of the challenges we face in having consistent small group leaders is that since we only have one service per week, our leaders need to rotate in order to experience the adult worship service. </p> <p>The other issue is that our environment is brutal on our kids, but especially on our volunteers. All they have is an overcrowded, square, plain, hotel meeting room with no audio or video, and it just gets so hard to engage kids in that environment. The result is that volunteers don't want to be "stuck" in there every week. Any ideas? </p> http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/topic/curriculum-for-spanish-speaking-service#post-170 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:24:13 +0000 ChristinaBergevin 170@http://www.orangeleaders.com/forums/ <p>We recently began a spanish speaking service that is drawing many young families. We need to find a children's curriculum that can be sustained by a small group of spanish speaking volunteers. I understand that 252Basics were offered in spanish for a short time, however the low demand could not sustain these efforts. Has anyone come across a spanish curriculum that has an orange flavor? Much appreciated... </p>