Outside the Box: Innovative Change for More Effective Ministry

Outside the Box:
Innovative Change for More Effective Ministry

Observing the detrimental influence of our culture on our families, communities, and nation, Dr. Orr offers insights into how the church will once again become a powerful change agent in our society. He describes profound truths for individual leaders and for entire churches that will guide the trajectory of their lives as they seek to build God’s Kingdom. Within these pages, Dr. Orr reveals the profound significance and impact of our Message, Maturity, Mentoring, Missions, and Ministry, as well as how to Multiply our impact, why we should collectively Marvel at God’s work, and how to achieve Monumental Innovation at this juncture in history.

As our world continues to change, the church must stay ahead of the curve and strategically lead in our communities, while steadfastly holding on to foundational truths. Join Dr. Orr as he unfolds how our current and future impact requires us to think and act Outside the Box.

Dr. Bartholomew Orr is the Senior Pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Orr has served in this capacity since January 25, 1989. Under his leadership, the church has experienced tremendous growth, spiritually and numerically. Despite a large church setting, Pastor Orr works diligently to ensure that Brown maintains a “family-like” atmosphere. He is accessible to every member of his congregation and every member takes pride in receiving a yearly birthday call from their pastor.

He is also committed to serving our community and is currently serving on the boards of Baptist Memorial Hospital and Memphis Police Department Community Advisory Board. He leads Mid-South Genesis Community Development Corporation, an organization committed to improving the community of Memphis through building stronger families and economic development.

Pastor Orr received his Doctorate Degree in Ministry from Union University. He has always used his passion for education to train and empower other ministers. A humble and honorable man, Pastor Orr has had the opportunity to share the gospel with diverse audiences around the world. Pastor Orr is married to his lovely wife Valarie, his best friend of over thirty years. They have been blessed with four sons and seven grandchildren.