# Kristen Ivy

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Memorable Moments from a Graduate

April 11, 2024 Memorable Moments from a Graduate Season 2, Episode 4 In this episode, Allysha Deleonibus joins the show to talk about some memorable moments from her experience in Mountain Students and provides some guidance and encouragement to Group Leaders about what students remember after the…

#41 The Orange Scandal - When Christian Leaders Fail

Orange Curriculum is considered to be the most widely used Sunday school curriculum in the country. Last week, it came out that the founder, Reggie Joiner, and the CEO, Kristen Ivy have both resigned due to their admission of having an inappropriate relationship together. This came out just days be…

Ep. 351: More on Driscoll-Lindell, A Seminary Survives, and Orange’s Reggie Joiner Resigns

On today’s program, Arkansas pastor Steven Smith steps down after fallout from mishandling abuse allegations against a former children’s minister. We’ll have details. Also, controversial megachurch pastors Mark Driscoll and John Lindell seemed to reconcile on stage at the Stronger Men’s Conference…

Growing as a NextGen Leader with Rev. Kyrell Newell

While we give a lot of attention to cultivating the faith of our students, NextGen ministry leaders need to tend to their own faith and leadership skills, too. Rev. Kyrell Newell shares about his ministry journey and what has helped him grow as a leader. Whether you're new to ministry or a seasoned…

Discipleship Pathways for All Generations with Kyle Kranes-Rutz

If we want to disciple the youngest people in the church, we also need to pay attention to the adults in their lives. Kyle Kranes-Rutz, who serves as family ministry director at Webster Hills UMC in St. Louis, shares practical wisdom on developing this holistic approach to discipleship by focusing …

My Guide: What's in and what's out in 2025 (A Bonus Episode)

If you have yet to set your 2025 priorities and goals, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Sarah Woolridge shares the changes she's embracing as a mom with 2 kids 2 and under, and where God is guiding her in this new season. Tune in for ideas on how to live your God-given purpose and mak…

Orange Curriculum Update: Can New Owners Fix Its Theological Flaws?

I share the latest developments at the Orange Sunday school curriculum in this in-depth update. Explore the recent leadership transitions, including the resignation of co-founder Reggie Joiner and CEO Kristen Ivy, and the acquisition by the Amazing Life Foundation. This video critically examines Or…

Do You See the Children? 11.9.25.

We warmly welcome guest preacher Kristen Ivy to the pulpit for both services this Sunday. Ms. Ivy has been a regular teacher this fall at NDPC’s parenting group and in our adult formation classes, helping us learn anew what it looks like to raise children in the Christian faith and center children …

Sunday mornings

Summer schedules can become unpredictable. When that happens, it’s easy to let certain practices slip, like having meals together, like regular exercise…And like going to church. Consider this. The average educator spends five thousand hours studying child development before they teach a class. The…