Circles of Influence in Teen Friendship
Wednesday August 31, 2022 | Crystal ChiangHow can we teach teens to discern a good friendship? The new XP3 series Real Friends will help middle and high school leaders tackle these questions! Read more
The Importance of Loving Yourself First
Tuesday August 30, 2022 | Shane SanchezAs youth pastors, it can seem wrong to "love yourself." But if God sees us as worthy of love, shouldn't we? Here are some key ways to love yourself first. Read more
Elevating the Voice of the Next Generation
Monday August 29, 2022 | Jessica HatmakerTeens have powerful voices. One way we can elevate the voice of the next generation is by having student writers share about their faith journeys. Read more
How to Define the Win For Every Volunteer
Saturday August 27, 2022 | Daniel De JesúsIf we want our volunteer team to be the best they can be, we have to clearly define the win for each and every volunteer. We can help with that! Read more
Dos and Don’ts of Engaging Middle Schoolers in Large Group
Friday August 26, 2022 | Ashley BohincIt can be tricky to engage middle schoolers in large group settings. Here are some dos and don'ts for keeping middle schoolers attentive & engaged. Read more
Ways to Contextualize the XP3 Teaching Script
Saturday August 20, 2022 | Brett TalleyDo you know who the most important contributor to XP3 is? YOU! That's why we're giving you tips to contextualize teaching scripts for your ministry. Read more
The Importance of Contextualizing 7 Segments for XP3
Wednesday August 17, 2022 | Brett TalleyGet some pro-tips from expert ministry leaders on contextualizing the 7 segments so that you get the most out of XP3 for your faith community. Read more
What Makes a Great Youth Pastor
Wednesday August 10, 2022 | Shane SanchezWe all have different ideas of greatness. But what does Jesus say? Here are 6 practical tips on how to be a great youth pastor in your ministry. Read more
From ‘Is It Right?’ to ‘Is It Wise?’
Monday August 1, 2022 | Sarah AndersonTo invest in the nextgen, we need to prepare teens to reach for a higher standard than simply "right & wrong." We must teach them what it means to be wise. Read more
Why Your Promotion Strategy Should Be More Than a Calendar Date
Wednesday July 20, 2022 | Brett TalleyWhen students enter the next phase in ministry, there's much more to consider than just a date on the calendar. Here are 3 tips to make the most of your church promotion! Read more