Best Lead Pastor Ryan May Podcasts (2024)

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Your View of the Father Impacts you as a Leader with Ryan Adams | Season: 2 Episode: 12 1:13:20

1M ago1:13:20

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We are so honored to welcome Ryan Adams, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Ryan his Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. Ryan talks about how not knowing his father impacted his life, purpose and relationship with God. There were some key moments where he experie…

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Leadership - A Journey of Favor with Taisa Ballantyne | Season 2 Episode 11 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

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We are so honored to welcome Taisa Ballantyne, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Taisa her Spirit Empowered Leadership journey. It is amazing to hear her testimony, experiences in China, Africa, and how God is leading her as a professional in the finance industry…

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From Radio Host to Spirit Empowered Evangelist with Dr. Bill Hogg | Season 2, Episode 10 1:21:31

2M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

We are so honored to welcome Dr. Bill Hogg, Message Canada’s National Director, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) listen to Bill's experiences and insights on living an empowered life by the Holy Spirit. Bill reflects on his past experiences, including his time as a …

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Faithfulness & the Importance of the Local Church with Banning Liebscher | Season 2, Episode 9 57:18

2M ago57:18

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We are so honored to welcome Banning Liebscher, Founder and Pastor of Jesus Culture, to this weeks episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast! Travis Holownia (co-host) and Daunavan Buyer (co-host) ask Banning his Spirit Empowered Leadership story and then delve into the importance of faithfulness, the idea of success, and the incredible import…

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Encounter with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe | Season 2, Episode 8 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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What influence does a father's deep hunger for the presence of Jesus have on a child? In this week's episode, we speak with Daniela Freidzon-McCabe, who personally witnessed her father, Claudio Freidzon (an Argentinean Revivalist/Pastor), experience a profound encounter with God. This encounter transformed their home, their church, and even their c…

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Culture, the Word, & Alignment with Brant Cryder | Season 2, Episode 7 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

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How do you live in the culture, be so rooted in the Word that everything aligns? Our guest for this Episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast is Brant Cryder. Brant thought everything had to look beige when he had an encounter at a Promise Keeper's rally. However, he soon found God calling him to not leave where he was placed but be light. Joi…

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Healing Shame and Inadequacy as a Leader with Ken Shigematsu | Season 2, Episode 6 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many leaders—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate. Pastor and Author Ken Shigematsu join us on this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader to share his leadership journ…

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Leading People in Fruitful Seasons with Phil Kniesel | Season 2, Episode 5 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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Ever feel lost in the noise of leading a large team? Wonder how to stay connected to God's voice amidst the busyness? Join us as Phil Kniesel, Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Edmonton Alberta, shares his inspiring journey of leading with prayer, discernment, and faith. Discover practical tips for building a strong team, experiencing fruitfulness…

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Leadership That Reaches People with Shaila Visser | Season 2, Episode 4 1:01:07

3M ago1:01:07

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How can we see our leadership make an impact on the world around us? Many of us desire to see people come to know Jesus through our lives, but often struggle with how. For this episode, we are honoured to welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and an amazing speaker & lead…

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The Voice that Leads Us with Daunavan Buyer | Season 2, Episode 3 59:50

3M ago59:50

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Join us for an extraordinary episode, titled "The Voice that Leads Us," on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast. In this episode, Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares compelling stories about hearing the voice of God and how God's guidance has profoundly influenced his personal journey. Discover the transf…

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An Executive's Search for Significance with Mike Frank | Season 2, Episode 2 1:12:27

4M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

⚡️ In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Mike Frank (Author of Prosperity with a Purpose) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore Spirit Empowered Leadership in the sphere of business. Mike shares his story as a former top-level Executive with a resume that boasts world-renowned companies such as Pepsi, Disn…

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The Leader and The Holy with Travis Holownia | Season 2, Episode 1 58:07

4M ago58:07

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Season 2 of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast has arrived! Join us for this powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast Season 2 where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares more of his inspiring leadership testimony and talks about the importance of holiness, character, and longevity. In this candid co…

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The Spirit Empowered Leader: Season 2 Trailer... 8:14

4M ago8:14

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Join us on an extraordinary journey we are calling "The Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast," where we invite you to explore leadership that guided and led by the Holy Spirit. God has entrusted each of us with the call to lead and has empowered us through the Holy Spirit. But if you're like us, you might be wondering, "How do I practically live out tha…

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Leading With Purpose featuring Rick Warren | Season 1 Episode 12 1:31:34

8M ago1:31:34

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Today, on the Season One finale, we have the tremendous honour to learn under Pastor Rick Warren. Rick and his wife Kay founded Saddleback Church, where he pastored for 43 years, before embarking on his new initiative:: Finishing the Task. Along with our hosts, Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Rick unpacks some incredible teaching around Spirit …

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Leading Your Life on the World Stage with Melissa Lotholz | Season 1 Episode 11 1:06:52

8M ago1:06:52

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On this special podcast, Canadian Olympic bobsledder Melissa Lotholz shares her remarkable journey of faith, perseverance, and leadership in the world of sports. In this engaging conversation, hosted by Travis Holownia and Daunavan Buyer, Melissa candidly opens up about her experiences as an elite athlete, her spiritual journey, and how she integra…

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Leading with Courage in Promise & Pain with Nate Edwardson | Season 1 Episode 10 1:07:13

9M ago1:07:13

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A Spirit-Empowered life is not something that happens by accident. If we desire the Spirit’s work in and through us, our lifestyle can cultivate that work. Nate Edwardson, Pastor of the Stirring Church in Redding, California, joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer, to discuss the reality of a Spirit-empowered life and how this impacts us…

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Aligning our Lives With Holy Spirit feat. Tim Timberlake | Season 1, Episode 9 56:05

9M ago56:05

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In this dynamic and profound podcast conversation, Tim Timberlake (Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida) along with our hosts; (Daunavan Buyer and Travis Holownia), explore the transformative power of being led by the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life. Tim emphasizes the significance of yielding to the Holy Spirit's influence, all…

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Unwavering Faith with Dr. Carla Prado | Season 1, Episode 8 1:03:36

9M ago1:03:36

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In this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader podcast, the hosts are joined by Dr. Carla Prado, a renowned university professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Prado's accolades include being inducted into the prestigious Royal Society of Canada and being recognized as one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada. She sha…

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Supernatural & Superpractical Leadership with Michael Brodeur | Season 1, Episode 7 1:10:33

9M ago1:10:33

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This week we welcome another friend of Resurgence and incredible leader of leaders: Michael Brodeur. Michael is the co-founder and CEO of Pastor’s Coach and of Destiny Finder. In this episode we discuss the importance of discovering our destiny as Spirit-Led leaders, maintaining a teachable heart, leading others in a way that facilitates their pers…

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A Seamless Mindset with Eric Johnson | Season 1, Episode 6 1:07:20

9M ago1:07:20

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This week we welcome a special guest on the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast: Eric Johnson, church planter and Senior Pastor at Studio in Greenville, South Carolina. His is passionate about creating a "seamless" life: interacting across culture, politics, and paradigms As Spirit-empowered leaders, it is important to be aware of what is going on in c…

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How is Your Heart? with Doug Balzer | Season 1, Episode 5 1:09:28

10M ago1:09:28

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Join us for another impactful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Doug Balzer joins us for an important conversation around wholeness and how it relates to being an empowered leader. Doug shares vulnerably from his own experiences and invites those listening to open themselves up to receiving and living in the healing that is offe…

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Medicine, Prayer, and Leadership with Dr. Iyare Izevbaye | Season 1, Episode 4 1:10:37

10M ago1:10:37

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Dr. Iyare Izevbaye takes time to illustrate why prayer is such an important part of the life of a leader. When we talk about being Spirit-Empowered, the only way to really access that is through continual prayer. Iyare is a part of the extended Resurgence Community and is …

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Goodbye Chicken, Hello Dove with Tim Enloe | Season 1, Episode 3. 1:05:09

10M ago1:05:09

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Tim Enloe joins our hosts, Travis Holownia & Daunavan Buyer for a very helpful conversation around the empowerment and filling of the Holy Spirit. If we want to be Spirit led leaders, it's important to understand the Biblical foundations of a Spirit-filled life as well as …

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Pursuing Holy Spirit with Daunavan Buyer | Season 1, Episode 2 1:04:58

10M ago1:04:58

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Daunavan Buyer, co-host and Associate Director of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring testimony and takes us on a journey through how he gave himself to pursuing the Holy Spirit. In this conversation, Daunavan takes time to unpack some of the ways that the Holy Sp…

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Starting the Journey with Travis Holownia | Season 1, Episode 1 1:00:11

10M ago1:00:11

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Join us for a powerful episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast, where Travis Holownia, co-host and Founder of Resurgence Initiatives, shares his inspiring leadership testimony and takes us on a journey through the origins of the Resurgence movement. In this candid conversation, Travis opens up about the challenges he faced, the lessons he le…

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The Spirit Empowered Leader: The Journey Begins... 5:30

11M ago5:30

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Join us on an extraordinary journey we are calling "The Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast," where we invite you to explore leadership that guided and led by the Holy Spirit. God has entrusted each of us with the call to lead and has empowered us through the Holy Spirit. But if you're like us, you might be wondering, "How do I practically live out tha…

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111: How to Redesign Your Ministry to Last: An Interview with Reggie Joiner 22:29

2+ y ago22:29

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The mission of the church is timeless and will never change. The church exists to show the world who God is. But, if we aren’t willing to make some changes in our churches and our ministries we will actually lose influence, trust, and relevance, so we won’t accomplish our mission. That’s why it’s important to redesign our ministries to last. Listen…

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110: Why Your Church Needs a Strategy 11:52

2+ y ago11:52

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What is your strategy? Not, what is your mission? Most of us know our mission. We spent time crafting the language very carefully and it is probably on a wall somewhere. But, what is your strategy? What is your plan of action to accomplish your mission? If I asked you to give me your elevator pitch, what would you say? We like to say that it’s your…

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109: Celebrating Christmas with Students with Leslie Mack 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

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There are two types of people in this world. People who love Christmas music and people who do not. No matter which type of person you are, if you are a student pastor, you are going to want to check out our Not So Silent Night Christmas party included in the Winter Season of XP3 Curriculum. And, listen to this week’s podcast with Leslie Mack (link…

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108: Creating a Christmas Experience for the Whole Family with Mike Clear 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

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Do you celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving or after? No matter when you put up your tree now is the perfect time to start preparing for how to engage families at Christmas this year! Listen to this week’s episode to learn from Mike Clear about Jingle Jam and how you can create a family-centered Christmas celebration for the whole family! Find s…

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107: Re-Evaluating Your Next Gen Ministry with Lisette Fraser 18:50

2+ y ago18:50

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As ministry leaders, we are constantly evaluating our ministry and trying to measure success, but if we want to build momentum and have a lasting impact we need to make sure we are measuring the right things. Join Lisette Frasier as she breaks down the 5 timeless values you need to use as gauges in order to measure success in your next-gen ministry…

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106: What Orange Staff Love About Orange Conference 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

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Why should you come to Orange Conference '22? What makes Orange Conference so special? On this episode of the Think Orange Podcast Dave Adamson sat down with Jamal Jones, Ashley Bohinc and Dan Scott to talk about their favorite memories from Orange Conference and how coming to Orange Conference can make a positive difference in your ministry. Find …

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105: Psychological Safety in the Church with Jon Acuff 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

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"No one understands." Everyone in ministry has felt that before—like you are alone in what you are doing and no one understands what it’s like to be a next-gen leader. That’s why Orange Conference is special. We all get to be in a room full of other people with the same hopes, struggles, and schedules. We get to be with other humans who want to inf…

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104: Staying Healthy in Ministry with Mike Foster 21:56

2+ y ago21:56

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It’s no secret that staying healthy and avoiding burnout in ministry is no easy task. That’s why we need to have a strategy in order to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This week Mike Foster breaks down how we can be healthy in ministry so we can be in this for the long haul. Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders…

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103: How to Be At Your Best in Leadership with Carey Nieuwhof 33:24

2+ y ago33:24

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How do I live in a way today that helps me thrive tomorrow? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Maybe you’re experiencing some leadership burnout after this intense season of ministry—at times we all feel overwhelmed, over committed, and unsure of what to do next. This week on the Think Orange Podcast, we had the chance to talk with Carey N…

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102: Implementing a Small Group Model with Keturah Boston & Ashley Bohinc 48:54

2+ y ago48:54

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It’s no secret that we think the best ministry strategy is a small group strategy, but how do we implement a small group strategy? What are some practical ways to transition to a small groups model, recruit leaders, and help small groups to develop great relationships? On this week’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, Dave Adamson sat down with m…

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101: How Community Can Thrive in Crisis 19:21

2+ y ago19:21

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What do we do in those moments where it feels like everything has changed? How do we help our communities when we are experiencing a crisis? In this episode, Crystal Chiang unpacks the ways we can show up for the kids and teenagers in our ministries so they can thrive, even in crisis.By Orange

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100: What is the Role of a Small Group Leader 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

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As we restart ministries and train leaders to invest in the next generation, what do they need to know? What are the characteristics of a great small group leader? In this episode of the Think Orange podcast Tom Shefchunas breaks down what it means to lead small in order to impact kids or teenagers so they can develop an everyday faith.…

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EP099 Back to School 23:35

2+ y ago23:35

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As we restart ministries, and as kids and teenagers go back to school in what still feels like an uncertain time, we all need a reminder of why we do what we do and how we can help the next generation as they navigate a new school year. That’s why Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Kara Powell to talk about the three big questions kids and…

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098: Helping Kids & Teens Heal from Anxiety and Despair 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

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As leaders, we all want to help the next generation fight despair and anxiety, but often we don’t know where to start. That’s why Dave Adamson sat down with Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams to have a discussion about some practical ways we can help kids and teenagers feel seen and experience hope.…

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097: Connecting with Parents in a Digital World with Kristen Ivy 26:24

2+ y ago26:24

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If we want to have a lasting influence on the everyday faith of kids and teenagers we need to engage the people who have the most influence in their lives: parents. We think one of the best ways to do that is through connect with them digitally. Listen as Kristen Ivy talks about what is new to the Parent Cue App that can help you better engage pare…

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096: Engage Every Parent from Everywhere 16:06

3y ago16:06

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The best way to influence a kid or teenager’s everyday faith is to partner with their parent or caregiver, but there is one thing that often hinders our ability to do that: a lack of trust. Join Kristen Ivy as she unpacks the four ways ministries can rebuild trust with parents and caregivers in order to influence the everyday faith of the next gene…

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095: One Idea that Changes How You Reach Every Parent 15:29

3y ago15:29

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As ministry leaders, we all want to partner with parents, but often there is one question we all have… “What about the ______ parent?” But we think there is a different posture we need to take if we are going to engage every parent. Listen as Kristen Ivy unpacks a better question we can be asking and register for our webinar at thinkorange.com/ever…

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094: Partnering with Sundays at Home Parents 15:04

3y ago15:04

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It’s okay if you are having an identity crisis with Sunday. After the pandemic, more families than ever before are spending their Sundays at home. While some families will come back, if our goal is to partner with and support parents in our community we need to be asking a new question, “How do we engage every parent everywhere?” Join Reggie Joiner…

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093: How the Church Can Make a Difference in Communities 19:27

3y ago19:27

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If we say we care about the future of the church, we have to invest in the future of the church - the next generation. As children’s pastors and youth pastors we know that, but how do we get our whole church on board? And how do we advocate for our vision for our ministries to our leadership? Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Dr. Dharius …

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092: Equipping Parents to Build Faith in Their Homes with Virginia Ward 20:41

3y ago20:41

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We all know that if we want to help the next generation develop an everyday faith we need to partner with parents to inspire faith in their homes. But how do we support parents and what resources do they need to help their kids and teenagers grow in their faith? Join Dr. Virginia Ward as she unpacks what the church can do to equip parents to build …

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091: Helping Volunteers Win with Doug Fields 12:06

3y ago12:06

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As we innovate for the future, there is one thing that hasn’t changed. Volunteers are still absolutely essential to next gen ministry. So how do we recruit volunteers in a world that is changing? Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Doug Fields to discuss just that in this episode of the The Think Orange Podcast.…

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090: The One Question Every Leader Should Ask Volunteers and Parents 19:45

3y ago19:45

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An effective ministry has less to do with how you influence kids and more to do with how you influence those who influence kids. We think there is one question we need to ask volunteers, small group leaders, parents, and guardians that can change everything: What can I do as a leader to help you win?…

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EP089: Re-Evaluating Church with Reggie Joiner 15:20

3y ago15:20

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What ideals and truths do you consider timeless? How does culture impact and shift the people in our churches? Why is what happens at home more important than what happens in church? These questions are central to the Orange strategy, and in this breakout from Orange Conference 2020, Reggie Joiner unpacks these five essentials in a new way. Use thi…

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EP088: The Future of the Church with Carey Nieuwhof 16:13

3y ago16:13

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The mission of the church isn’t going away, but what methods do we need to change as we innovate for the future of the church? We think that question is essential to ask as we enter a new normal, and in this episode Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Carey Nieuwhof to discuss what changes the church can make to positively impact the future…

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