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You can't overdo appreciation. Keep telling your SGLs how much you love them! They won't get sick of hearing it. Ever. buff.ly/2L3JiMP #OrangeLeaders #volunteers

Parenting is kind of like trying to keep up with your kid on a stationary bike. You’re pedaling your heart out, but they’re still getting farther and farther away. That’s why we love the Phase Guides by @Kristen_Ivy and @reggiejoiner. buff.ly/2stx87E #Parents #parenting

“It is virtually impossible for people to heed advice unless they believe the other person understands, respects, and accepts them for who they are.” –John Gottman

As a leader, it’s your job to take the first step when it comes to initiating conversations with parents. @SamCollier explains why in this short video. buff.ly/2H7Gkno #OrangeLeaders

Got your vacation days all planned? Can’t wait, right? Before you use all your PTO, maybe save a day or two for a personal retreat. Just for you. buff.ly/2H7mKrn #OrangeLeaders

Students are not their grades. Just like adults are not their occupations. Discover the real person inside each of your kids by looking deeper, listening harder, and loving better. buff.ly/2Jmfevg #kidmin #youthministry #Parents

“If your belief system causes you to be mean to people, you need to reconsider your beliefs.” – @reggiejoiner

As a ministry leader, you spend a lot of time thinking about what messages your kids, students and volunteers hear within your ministry. This episode of the #ThinkOrange podcast focuses on an aligned messaging strategy for families and volunteers. buff.ly/2IZydiC

What you say matters less than how you say it and how you live it. #integrity #ThinkOrange

“As a church leader, when is the last time you intentionally sought the advice and perspective of multiple generations before you made a significant decision?” Great food for thought from @matthewdeprez at @fullerFYI. Read ON! buff.ly/2J8tarG #OrangeLeaders #ThinkOrange

“If we have not experienced ourselves as unconditional love, we have more work to do, because that is who we really are.” –Thomas Keating

Do you like free stuff? What am I saying? Of course you like free stuff! Have you tried our free trial of GoWeekly? Each week, we’ll email you a short to-do list and links to download. No credit card needed! Seriously, try it out. buff.ly/2kBqJnd #OrangeLeaders

"I only live the full life when I live fully in the moment." – @AnnVoskamp

"Growth is a natural byproduct of purpose, strategy and structure in your ministry.” Healthy youth ministries don’t just happen. Listen to @kurtjohnston share the importance of aligning your actions with your ideas. buff.ly/2Jmfevg #ThinkOrange #OrangeLeaders

Your calling to ministry is important. The church needs you not to give up on it when you’re having a bad day, month or year. On this episode of the #ThinkOrange podcast, hear leaders share tips on boundaries, confrontation and not quitting. buff.ly/2H9ywBx #OrangeLeaders

When you realize just how much you need a vacation. #vacation

Talk to your SGLs about planning engaging events throughout the year. Now’s a great time to start planning a post-vacation, back-to-school bash they won’t forget. buff.ly/2J5mriw #kidmin #youthministry

“Silence is required for deep change to occur. Once we are silent, it is possible for us to look into God’s eyes and discover His response.” –Dan B. Allender

If students can’t sit still in small group, chances are the grown-ups are talking too long. Keep kids attentive with shorter bursts of sitting, and longer periods of standing and interaction. #kidmin #youthministry

Are you using imagination to create connection? Storytelling (done well) is a powerful tool for SGLs and their few. buff.ly/2qmJNbj #OrangeLeaders #kidmin #youthministry