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Are you here for it?<\/p>\n

If you are reading this, then chances are your answer is YES!<\/p>\n

Why?<\/p>\n

Because if you work with kids and teenagers, you have made a deliberate, conscious, and brave choice to be present in a unique way for this generation.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the drama, loud noises, sticky fingers, early mornings, late nights, bus rides, bad jokes, tears, strange odors, hard questions, glitter, meltdowns, awkward conversations, and out-of-control situations . . .<\/p>\n

. . . you know something amazing happens to your own faith when you engage personally with kids at every phase.<\/p>\n

So you are \u201chere for it!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHere\u201d requires a consistent action<\/em> to show up<\/p>\n

\u201cFor\u201d cues you to have the posture of an advocate<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u201d engages you to take a step into something unpredictable<\/p>\n

for the sake of someone\u2019s everyday faith in Jesus.<\/p>\n

Leaders who work on the front lines with kids and teenagers realize that a \u201chere for it\u201d mindset can be risky, challenging, unpredictable, overwhelming, and life-giving all at the same time.<\/p>\n

So, what does it look like to help a new generation of volunteers and parents get ready to walk into every room and every situation with a \u201chere for it\u201d mindset?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the question we want to answer at Orange Conference 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We hope you will be \u201cHere for it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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