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24 hours into my 2011 experience
Posted on 27. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
I already feel like I’ve crammed 4 or 5 days in the last 24 hours. It’s been a wild ride already and we’re just getting started. I hope I have enough juice to last all week. Ha!
I got started yesterday with a two hour lunch with Rob Bradbury from Melbourne, Australia. I met him 3 years ago at my first Orange Conference. I only knew him as the guy on the cover of the first K Magazine. Over the years I’ve gotten to know him casually through his blog and through others and he’s gotten to know me through my blog. It was an AMAZING lunch. I love that guy. I’ll write more about my meeting with him later.
Last night I connected with the rest of the blogging team for dinner and a late night hang-out with some of my good friends.… Read the rest
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Speaking at Orange for the first time
Posted on 26. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
In case you didn’t know, I’m speaking at Orange this year. Crazy, huh?
I still can’t believe they asked me to lead a couple of breakouts. I’m excited, nervous and honored all at the same time. So, I thought I’d share with you what my breakouts are about this year.
- How to Plan a Ministry Calendar – You know that I’m passionate about this kind of stuff. I’ve written blog posts (plural) about this kind of stuff. It’s only natural that they’d pick me, ha! I think that too often we don’t make the best use of our time each year. We often have good intentions, but ministry is busy and when the year is done we wonder why we didn’t do this or that.
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One last push!
Posted on 26. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
In case this is your first day on the internet and you just found this blog, I thought I’d let you know about an incredible conference that’s kicking off this week in Atlanta. It’s called Orange and if you serve in the church, you don’t want to miss it!
Although it might be a little pricey, you can probably still book some airfare to get out to Atlanta and attend. I’m telling you, it’s worth it. Just start driving right now! Click here to register for Orange!
For those of you who can’t come for whatever reason, just stay connected right here. There are dozens of “Orange” bloggers this year and I’ll connect relevant content here as well as more original content that you’ll have time to read.… Read the rest
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I’m giddy
Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m very excited about Orange. I’m expecting to learn some stuff I didn’t know before and get blown-away, challenged and encouraged all at the same time. However, there’s something else I’m looking forward to more than these things. Seeing and hanging out with some of my favorite people in the world!
I’ve been fortunate to have gotten to see Sam Luce, Matt McKee, Jonathan Cliff and Gina McClain multiple times since last year at Orange. I feel like practically see Sam every month. 
But Orange is the one time I get to see all of these friends at once. I love it!
In addition to those other guys, I get to see other good friends that I know and love.… Read the rest
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Orange Roll Call!
Posted on 20. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
Okay, I’m making my list. Who’s coming to Orange. If you read this blog and you’re coming to Orange, I want to at least shake your hand or hug your neck (ha! I never say “hug your neck”). So, do me a favor. Leave a comment if you’re coming to Orange. That way I’ll know you’re coming and I’ll be keeping an eye out for you. If your visit to Orange is a secret (not sure why it would be), leave me a message here.
Woo hoo! Can’t wait to see you in Atlanta!… Read the rest
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The calm before the storm
Posted on 17. Apr, 2011 by Kenny.
It’s been really quite here. It’s been over a week since any new content has posted here and other than a little post here and there, it’s been over two weeks since I’ve posted anything significant. I’ve had a few people email me asking me if I was dead (just kidding, no one has done that). So, what’s up Mr. Kenny? Did you quit? Since you hit glorious year number four, did you decide to pick up another hobby?
I’m sure’ you’ve been asking those very questions.
No my friend. This is simply the clam before the storm… and it’s going to be a pretty big storm.
I’ll give you a little teaser, so you’ll know what to expect in the coming days/weeks.… Read the rest
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Orange 2011: Breakouts I’m attending
Posted on 17. Mar, 2011 by Kenny.
Yesterday I officially registered for Orange. Have you registered yet? You know that today is the last day for discount pricing. Click here to register! Woo hoo! Every year I like to post what breakouts I’m attending, so here where I’ll be this year:
Preconference 1: How to Plan a Ministry Calendar
Preconference 2: How to Design Great Signage
Preconference 3: How to Communication to Volunteers Via Text Messages
Preconference 4: How to Connect with Parents Using Social Media
Preconference 5: How to “Free a Volunteer”
Breakout A: Creativity: Living Sideways
Breakout B: Multi-Site Chidlren’s Ministry
Breakout C: From Nothing to Something
Breakout D: Helping Parents Catch the Vision
Preconference 1: How to Plan a Ministry Calendar
Kenny Conley
Isn’t it funny how certain seasons tend to sneak up on us?… Read the rest
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Orange 2011: Andy “Freaking” Stanley
Posted on 16. Mar, 2011 by Kenny.
With only two days left to sign up for the Orange Conference at the discounted rate, Orange dropped the A-Bomb. That’s right, they just added Andy Stanley to the lineup.
Over the years, Andy has had a presence at the Orange Conference (although I’m not sure if he was there last year) and every time he’s as good as gold. He speaks with conviction and authority and I always walk away from a talk by Andy both encouraged and challenged. So, if you’ve not signed up to attend Orange yet, maybe a little Andy Action will change your mind. Click here to register!… Read the rest
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Orange is almost here!
Posted on 15. Mar, 2011 by Kenny.
Believe it or not, Orange will be here in a little over a month. Can you believe that? I know that some of you out there haven’t decided yet whether you’re going to attend or not. Well, I’d really like to encourage you to consider joining me in Atlanta this year. Right now is still a good time to register. Airfare is still inexpensive, hotels aren’t all booked up, and you can still get a discount on registration. So, go over and register today people.
Need more convincing. Head over to the Orange Tour Online and watch some content from the most recent Orange Tour. If you’re totally unfamiliar with the Orange Strategy, watch the first video. Incredible. If you want to see an incredibly different approach to college ministry that actually matters to kid’s pastors, watch the third video.… Read the rest
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Orange Tour Live: TODAY!
Posted on 15. Feb, 2011 by Kenny.
I said this last week, but in case you forgot, the Orange Tour Live is today at 1:00 PM EST. Let me break this down for you in case you’re a dummy like me (I told my team and subsequently my volunteers, that that since it was starting at 1:00 PM EST, it would be starting here in Texas at 2:00 PM EST).
- If you live in EST, it’s 1:00 PM
- If you live in CST, it’s 12:00 PM
- If you live in MST, it’s 11:00 PM
- If you life in PST, it’s 10:00 AM
Usually I’m good with all the time change stuff, but I wasn’t with this one.
Orange Tour Live is going to be a rebroadcast of the Orange Tour that happend this Fall and Winter.… Read the rest
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