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The Importance of Contextualizing 7 Segments for XP3

 Brett Talley Brett Talley

August 17, 2022
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What Makes a Great Youth Pastor

 Shane Sanchez Shane Sanchez

August 10, 2022
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From ‘Is It Right?’ to ‘Is It Wise?’

 Sarah Anderson Sarah Anderson

August 1, 2022
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XP3 Season Preview: New XP3 Series This Fall

 Ashley Bohinc Ashley Bohinc

July 25, 2022
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Why Your Promotion Strategy Should Be More Than a Calendar Date

 Brett Talley Brett Talley

July 20, 2022
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Break it Down: Categorize Questions for Middle Schoolers

 Ashley Bohinc Ashley Bohinc

July 15, 2022
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