I (Susan) don\u2019t have it\u2013the charisma, the right amount of humor to keep them intrigued, the voice that commands their attention. It\u2019s just not in my skill set. I am not effectively able to stand in front of a group of kids and keep them captivated while I impart spiritual wisdom. I\u2019m unsure which is more intimidating\u2013the kids or the other volunteers listening in as I hem and haw my way through the lesson.<\/p>\n
Maybe you can relate. Fortunately, Orange has an excellent quality media option that saves the day.<\/p>\n
When is it a good idea to use the media package?<\/strong><\/p>\n When you have multiple programming times\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Meet on Sundays and Wednesdays? Use the Bible Story video on Sundays and then recap on Wednesday nights. Depending on the media package you select, you may even have two different videos telling the same story. Use one on Sunday and the other on Wednesday.<\/p>\n When you have limited volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n We believe that the best way to impact a kid’s faith is to give them a relationship with a small group leader. Using the Bible Story video for large group allows you to invest your limited number of volunteers in building relationships. Instead of preparing to teach a lesson, they can prepare for effectively connecting with their few.<\/p>\n When your volunteers need a break<\/strong><\/p>\n Even if you have a great team of large group volunteers, occasionally there will be weeks where they get sick, go on vacation, or just need a break. The Bible Story videos are great for back-up when your volunteers can\u2019t be there, but they are also great options so you can plan a few weeks a year to give volunteers a break so they don\u2019t burn out.<\/p>\n When you are a small church<\/strong><\/p>\n As a small church, you may have a large range of ages together. It\u2019s difficult to teach in a way that engages both kindergartners and 5th graders. You\u2019re going to lose one end or the other. Orange has a Bible Story video that will appeal to both. Plus, you still have small group time to ensure kids at both ends capture the bottom line.<\/p>\n When you are a multi-site church<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have multiple locations with various levels of skill, experience, and resources, it\u2019s hard to ensure that every kid has a similar experience. Using the Bible Story videos provides consistency across campuses.<\/p>\n To provide a more inclusive environment\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Orange media packages include closed caption videos. Send the monthly worship song video home for kids to learn before Sunday. The more familiarity with the song and motions, the more likely they will be to engage during worship.<\/p>\n To engage families at home\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How are you engaging families beyond the walls of your building? Whether a family travels, has a sick family member, or doesn\u2019t normally attend your church, you can share the online experience so kids and families can watch from home.<\/p>\n