This was my first year ever to go to the Orange Conference! I had a blast and really enjoyed the experience. If you have never been, consider going and maybe even taking your children's and student team! It was an excellent conference with something for everyone. Here are some takeaways I got: Some questions to consider: How can you make your ministry personal? You can impress from a distance, you influence up close - Doug Fields It takes risk to rescue - Carlos Whittaker Shame tells us we are not enough but Jesus makes me enough - Kara Powell Mentioned on the podcast:  Doug Fields Kara Powell Carlos Whittaker Ashley Bohinc 15 Minutes with Frank Youth Ministry Hacks Got a middle school ministry question? Email talkingsquirrelspodcast@gmail.com Need student ministry resources? Check out www.downloadyouthministry.com Do you listen to the Podcast? Consider leaving a review of the podcast! Social Media: Instagram Twitter Facebook