Tag Archives: Orange Tour
Make it easy for parents to win!
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
I think my last big take-away from the Orange Tour was this little concept.
Make it easy for parents to win!
In Think Orange, Reggie describes the four levels of parenting.
- Aware – These are parents who may be outside your church. Studies have shown that most parents are aware that the moral and even spiritual development of a child is their responsibility.
- Involved – These are parents who are in our churches. They’re around, maybe following Christ, but they’re not really doing anything intentional with their kids.
- Engaged – These are parents who are beginning to be intentional. They’re trying things that they’ve not done before.
- Invested – These parents get “it.” Whether you provide a plan or not, they’re going after it, developing spiritual champions.
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We are stewards of timeless truths
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
On more than one occasion, I heard Reggie say this line last week at the Orange Tour.
We are stewards of timeless truths.
What I think is interesting is that I often hear people complain about Orange curriculum Usually I hear people complaining from the point of view that there isn’t enough Bible in it. The funny thing is that I have people on my own staff who at times complain that the curriculum is too church. Honestly, there’s no such thing as a perfect curriculum and that alone isn’t reason enough to go out and start writing your own.
Curriculum was made to be tweaked… especially when they give it to you in editable digital form, right? Whether your curriculum comes from a virtue perspective or a chronological spin through the scriptures, the foundation doesn’t change that scripture is the basis for all things taught.… Read the rest
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Orange Tour Gleanings
Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
Last Friday I took 24 staff and leaders to the Dallas Orange Tour and Bent Tree Fellowship. What can I say, I’m a big believer in the local conference… something that’s close and affordable to inspire volunteers and staff that I can’t afford to take to the national events. It’s why I started Illuminate.
This Orange Tour was different for me. I was a little nervous. This was the first time I’ve ever taken student ministry volunteers. In the past I’ve brought my student pastor, but the team as a whole had never really been represented. They were very excited to have been invited and showed up in force. The Orange strategy is certainly something I believe in and I was more nervous that the student ministry volunteers would not connect with it or that it would somehow be a miss for them.… Read the rest
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Dallas Orange Tour!
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Kenny.
I’m pumped! Tomorrow I leave for Dallas for the Dallas Orange Tour. This year I’m taking about 24 volunteers and staff. This year I’m actually bringing more student ministry volunteers than those in kidmin. For the last 6 months I’ve been far more involved in student ministry than I have in the past and I wanted to make a big investment in these leaders… plus I want them to start thinking Orange. These student ministry leaders were so excited to be invited, which is why I have about 18 going.
I can’t over-communicate how important these kinds of events are for ministry teams. I’ve been to the Orange Conference for the past 4 years and I’ll probably continue to attend for some time.… Read the rest
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Orange Tour 2011 Notes: Family
Posted on 08. Feb, 2011 by Kenny.
Family isn’t what we think it is anymore. I think that most of us realize that the 1950′s typical family of Mom, Dad, 2.5 kids, puppy and the white picket fence isn’t the norm any more. However, I’m not positive that we all realize how much the typical family has changed. According to research, the family defined by married couples who live with their own biological kids represents only 23.5% of the population. Holy cow! I had no idea that it was such a small percentage. I find it interesting though that when I think of family, the first thing that comes to my mind is ALWAYS the married couple living with their biological kids. It’s default. I wonder if that’s the case for most ministry leaders (unless they come from a family that is different).… Read the rest
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Orange Tour 2011 Notes: Discipleship
Posted on 07. Feb, 2011 by Kenny.
So a few weeks ago I took about 11 staff/volunteers up to Dallas to experience the Orange Tour. POWERFUL! SIGNIFICANT! IMPACT!
Those are all words I’d use to describe the day. I’m so glad I was able to take my team to this experience and bummed that I couldn’t take everyone.
So, this week I’m going to share some of my notes, but not in the way I usually do. Typically when I’m at a conference, I’ll literally download all my notes from the conference onto this blog. This time I want to craft posts specifically dealing with something I heard that resonated with me. I want to blog more about that idea and possibly even strike up a conversation to explore it further.… Read the rest
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Can you smell the Oranges?
Posted on 07. Feb, 2011 by Kenny.
It’s been a few months and it’s time again for this site to take on an Orange hue. This “Orange Week” in particular revolves around the Orange Conference. It’s coming up in just a few months and once again, I’m totally excited about joining with thousands of other church leaders to learn, grow and connect. We’ll get to more of that later. If you’ve been wrestling with whether or not to come to the Orange Conference, I really suggest you consider going. It is the only conference where you can bring your entire team (kids, students, senior pastor) where each person focuses on different aspects of ministry, but they all connect to creating a strategy that works together. I’ve not seen anything else like it.… Read the rest
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Freshly squeezed orange
Posted on 21. Jan, 2011 by Kenny.
Well, yesterday I got to enjoy the Orange One Day event in DFW, Texas. Hands down, it was the best one yet.
I’ve got a little advice for you.
- Do whatever you can do attend the Orange Conference. It’s an incredible conference for you and your team. Click here to register.
- Make plans to attend an Orange One Day event. Period.
What if there isn’t an Orange One Day near me?
Buy a plane ticket, fly there and go. It’s only $55 or so and your expenses shouldn’t be too bad for a quick one day thing. Do it!
Here’s why I like the Orange One Day event so much. It’s like extra pulpy orange juice… like there’s a lot of meaty flavor in it.… Read the rest
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Orange Tour in Dallas (actually Grapevine)
Posted on 17. Jan, 2011 by Kenny.
Just curious who all is going to the Orange Tour in Dallas this week, particularly on Thursday. I’m bringing a team of 12 up on Wednesday night and I’m excited for my leaders to grow and learn from the Orange team. I know that Matt McKee is going to be there as well as Jonathan Cliff. What about you? If I haven’t gotten to meet you, I’d love to.… Read the rest
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Dallas Orange Tour
Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by Kenny.
Orange Tour: Dallas from Andrew Winchell on Vimeo.
Don’t know if you heard, but I attended the Orange Tour event in Dallas last Thursday. 
It was incredible. Supposedly there were over 700 attendees. Seriously, would you expect any less of Texas. I’m just wondering when ReThink will come to their senses and just go ahead and do the Orange Conference out here. How’s that for a suggestion?
I’m not going to post a lot of my notes or anything. However, here is how I’ll describe the Orange Tour. It’s focused! It’s something that you can bring your entire team (and more) to that gets straight at the heart of the matter. The Orange Conference is incredible due to the variety of sources of information and the creativity and breath of knowledge, it’s a no-miss event.… Read the rest
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