{"id":54056,"date":"2025-11-11T09:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/?p=54056"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:56:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:56:26","slug":"announced-weekly-animation-inspiration-and-tools-to-strengthen-your-ministry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/announced-weekly-animation-inspiration-and-tools-to-strengthen-your-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"ANNOUNCED Weekly | Animation, Inspiration, and Tools to Strengthen Your Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54056\" class=\"elementor elementor-54056\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2095336 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2095336\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2abb8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"de2abb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61828d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"61828d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article>\n\n  <!-- 1) WATCH THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCED -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"watch-live\">\n    <h2 id=\"watch-live\">\ud83c\udfa5 Watch This Week\u2019s ANNOUNCED<\/h2>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Bg5ubgNFKXg?si=H67i37ziZ1wu-Yqa&utm_campaign=21107111-ANNOUNCED%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--_smuIThn1Yycgf-gdnR8pvF7dA7NFCjr_Tza-UdU8FFo6eYJQEIFPu8qN-ISWtZvvPZl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 Watch the Live Replay<\/a><\/p>\n    <p>In this week\u2019s episode, we talked through the new animation refresh, the launch of Service Builder, an early peek at next summer\u2019s VBS, and a brand-new podcast made just for KidMin leaders.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 2) OLLIE \/ ANIMATION -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"ollie-refresh\">\n    <h2 id=\"ollie-refresh\">\ud83e\udd89 Reimagining Ollie: Animation and Artwork That Capture Wonder<\/h2>\n    <p>We\u2019ve heard your feedback (and we agree!). Kids ministry deserves visuals that inspire awe, not just fill a screen. Our animation and artwork teams have been hard at work elevating the look and feel of your curriculum so that what you teach and what kids see are completely aligned.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Here\u2019s what\u2019s new:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Ollie isn\u2019t going anywhere.<\/strong> We love Ollie\u2014and we\u2019re giving him some thoughtful TLC. Our animators have researched and sketched a fresh, intentional look.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Updated character designs<\/strong> for familiar favorites, giving them new life and richer personalities.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>A unified illustration style<\/strong> across animations, activity pages, and print pieces so everything feels cohesive.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Enhanced world-building<\/strong>\u2014from the Treehouse to story environments like deserts, waterfalls, and forests\u2014for a more immersive, consistent visual experience.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>This refresh isn\u2019t just about aesthetics; it helps kids connect emotionally to what they\u2019re learning so you can teach with confidence.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 3) SERVICE BUILDER -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"service-builder\">\n    <h2 id=\"service-builder\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Service Builder: Simplifying Sundays<\/h2>\n    <p><strong>Service Builder is here!<\/strong> It\u2019s available now to explore features, edit scripts and supply lists, and create your perfect service with ease. <a href=\"https:\/\/joinamazing.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to your APlay account<\/a> to see it in action.<\/p>\n    <p>If you\u2019ve been juggling PDFs, checklists, and endless prep, Service Builder changes that with one shared workspace designed to streamline your Sunday planning from start to finish.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>What Service Builder can do for you:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Plan your entire service:<\/strong> Slides, media, scripts, and volunteer roles\u2014all in one place.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Customize easily:<\/strong> Toggle parts of the script, adjust for group size, and auto-generate supply lists.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Stay organized & aligned:<\/strong> Media files and playlists are compiled automatically, ready to publish to APlay.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Collaborate with your team:<\/strong> Everyone can view the same plan and stay on track.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><em>Psst:<\/em> We get it\u2014\u201cnew software\u201d doesn\u2019t always spark a happy dance. But Service Builder isn\u2019t another tool to figure out\u2014it\u2019s a partner that gives you hours back each week. It may take a minute to find your rhythm, but once you do, you\u2019ll wonder how you ever led without it.<\/p>\n    <p>And for weekends: use our <a href=\"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/sundaysupport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunday Support portal<\/a> for live troubleshooting during services.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 4) VBS -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"vbs-kingdom-quest\">\n    <h2 id=\"vbs-kingdom-quest\">\ud83c\udff0 VBS on the Horizon: Kingdom Quest Comes Alive<\/h2>\n    <p>Summer may feel far away, but our upcoming VBS experience, <strong>Kingdom Quest<\/strong>, is already in motion\u2014and it\u2019s shaping up to be one of our most exciting yet!<\/p>\n    <p>This VBS is a complete, immersive story that invites kids to step into an adventurous world as they seek light, discover truth, and find their way home. From the visuals to the storytelling, every detail points back to Jesus.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>What to look forward to:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>A fresh, story-driven theme that connects each day to a larger biblical truth.<\/li>\n      <li>Stunning new animation and visual assets.<\/li>\n      <li>Teasers on our social channels soon!<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/vbs2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preview Kingdom Quest<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 5) PODCAST -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"kidmin-podcast\">\n    <h2 id=\"kidmin-podcast\">\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Just Launched: The KidMin Podcast<\/h2>\n    <p>The first episode is live! We sat down with ministry legend <strong>Jim Wideman<\/strong> to unpack how children\u2019s ministry got here\u2014and where it\u2019s headed next.<\/p>\n    <p>Each episode dives into practical, encouraging conversations about leading in the trenches of children\u2019s ministry\u2014from building volunteer culture to helping kids experience faith in everyday life.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RIbB8rTRacI?si=mEv21mYYwQphgxBp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Episode 1<\/a> \n\n  <!-- 6) CHURCH CONFERENCE -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"church-conference\">\n    <h2 id=\"church-conference\">\u26ea Church Conference 2026: Refresh, Recharge, Reconnect<\/h2>\n    <p>Mark your calendars for <strong>April 28\u201330, 2026. <\/strong. Orange Conference is now <strong>Church Conference<\/strong>\u2014a chance to step back, refocus, and be renewed.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>What to expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Inspiring mainstage sessions and 50+ practical workshops for kids, youth, worship, and tech leaders.<\/li>\n      <li>Dedicated tracks for senior and executive pastors so your whole team can grow together.<\/li>\n      <li>Hands-on demos of tools like Service Builder, curriculum updates, and media integration\u2014all connected under one strategy.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/achurchconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More &amp; Register<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 7) WHAT'S NEXT -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"whats-next\">\n    <h2 id=\"whats-next\">\u2705 What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/joinamazing.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Service Builder<\/a> inside APlay and start planning your next service.<\/li>\n      <li>Look for refreshed Ollie animations in your curriculum library.<\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/vbs2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preview Kingdom Quest VBS<\/a> and start dreaming up your summer.<\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL9QHEre7HTa5hP2ETh2MAT1lyJ7a4pqVd&amp;si=4inIeYCiReGR9ZHj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen &amp; Subscribe to the KidMin Podcast<\/a>, then share with your team.<\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/achurchconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for Church Conference 2026<\/a>.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>Everything we create\u2014curriculum, media, software, or training\u2014is designed with one goal in mind: to help you do what you do best. You are the heartbeat of ministry.<\/p>\n    <p>Here\u2019s to fewer logistics, clearer planning, and more moments that matter. 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