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The Orange Conference
The Orange Conference, one of the only events designed for entire family ministry teams, will be held April 25-27, 2012, in Atlanta. This gathering unites children and preschool leaders, student pastors and senior church leadership called to understand the changes influencing this new generation. The theme for 2012 is “Game Changers,” with the premise that a game changer is an event that requires leaders to radically alter how they play, and how they adapt is their choice.
“Orange is a strategy,” says founder, Reggie Joiner. “Understanding what is happening around us, how things are changing and the things that are impacting families allow us to be more strategic, intentional and have greater influence. These are the game changers we intend to focus on at this year’s conference.”
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Drawing together speakers, authors, and church leaders from around the world, the group sets out to rethink the way the traditional church model approaches family ministry. The event is structured around the Orange Strategy of partnering families with the church to have a greater impact on the faith of young people, who are leaving the church at an alarming rate. “Thinking Orange” blends two vital, yet often unconnected worlds to reshape the current ministry model.
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One of the unique benefits of this conference is that teams will feel like the conference is customized just for them. More than 120 distinct workshops and breakouts have been created for attendees, with the freedom to pick the ones that are most relevant. The Orange Conference is also a great way for teams to grow closer while having fun together. Many attend and return each year to get realigned and reacquainted. Additionally, attendees will be equipped with innovative ideas from leaders who understand how the game is changing and are leading the church to respond, leaders who study why and how the game is changing as well as leaders in the community and workplace. And, perhaps most valuable for long-term stability, teams can leave with a shared strategy. The concepts from The Orange Conference become a common language that will guide leaders to go back and put a plan into action.
Already confirmed for 2012 are: Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church; Craig Groeschel, founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv; Reggie Joiner, founder of Orange; Lanny Donoho, president and creative director of BigStuf Productions and BigStuf Camps; Jon Acuff, author of Quitter and social media specialist at JonAcuff.com; Mawi Asgedom, educational innovator, author and founder of Mental Karate; Sue Miller, children’s innovator and author of Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week; David Kinnaman, president of Barna Research Group and author of unChristian; Carey Nieuwhof, lead pastor at Connexus Community Church; Kara Powell, executive director at Fuller Institute and author of Sticky Faith and Deep Justice Journeys; Jared Herd, creative director of XP3 Students and author of More Lost Than Found; and Joel Manby, president of Herschend Entertainment and featured on ABC Network’s Undercover Boss. Dozens more can be found on the website.
For more information, please visit www.TheOrangeConference.com, call 877-313-4874 ext. 7167 or email
orangeconference@rethinkgroup.org.
About Orange and The Orange Conference:
Orange is a nonprofit organization providing resources and training to help churches maximize their influence on the spiritual growth of the next generation. For more information on Orange, please visit www.WhatIsOrange.org. Orange is also the architect and primary sponsor of The Orange Conference, www.TheOrangeConference.com, and Orange Tour, www.OrangeTour.org, which provide national training opportunities for senior pastors, church leaders and ministry volunteers.
