Contact: Kristi Porter, 678-600-8115, kporter@rethinkgroup.org
ATLANTA, May 28, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- What would happen if ministry teams spent one day reprioritizing what they do each week in the life of a kid or teenager? Orange Tour 2013, taking place this fall in 12 cities across the US, will begin a conversation with church leaders about a few core things to focus on every week that will have a significant impact on the lives of kids.
"Playing For Keeps," this year's theme, will help attendees discover how to make the most of the time they have with the children and teenagers in their ministry. Orange believes what ministries do each week matters because there is a short window of opportunity to make a permanent imprint on the heart of a child.
Main sessions and workshops will give attendees fresh ideas to help make what they do each week matter. It's also a great opportunity to get every leader on the same page. Besides Orange staff speakers Reggie Joiner and Sue Miller, guest speakers will include Mark Batterson, Jeff Henderson and Carey Nieuwhof. Workshops will engage everyone in their specific ministry area, and delve deeper into the topics that interest them most.
New this year, a volunteer training event will be held the night before the all day event. It will be free to everyone with an Orange Tour ticket, and be centered on being an effective small group leader. Those without Orange Tour tickets may attend for $19.
Designed to be an interactive gathering of church leaders from specific geographic regions, The Orange Tour's relaxed environment provides each leader with the chance to network with other leaders in their area. It's perfect for every member of a ministry team -- preschool, children's, student ministry and senior pastors. Volunteers and other key leaders are also encouraged to attend.
Information shared through the tour stems from the Orange Strategy, a pioneering concept that believes parents, as partners with church leadership, create the most impacting center of influence for children and teenagers. "Thinking Orange" blends two vital, yet often unconnected worlds to reshape the current ministry model.
Tour stops for 2013 include Tampa, Fla., Seattle, Wash., Southern California, Lancaster, Penn., Washington, D.C., Detroit, Mich., Indianapolis, Ind., Kansas City, Kan., Austin, Tex., Dallas, Tex., Nashville, Tenn., and Charlotte, N.C.
Registration opens on Thursday, May 30, at $49, including lunch and the volunteer event. The price will increase as the events get closer. For more information, visit www.OrangeTour.org.
