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The Last 52 Weeks
Twelfth grade...the phase when your emerging adult pulls away, gets closer, does things for the last time; and you both start asking, “What’s next?” Read More
Motivations and Moral Compasses: Helping Students Discern What Is Right
Growing up has always been hard work. And it’s even more challenging today. Read More
How to Help High Schoolers Respond to Cultural Changes
The way a teen resolves the 'Where,' 'Why,' 'How,' and 'What' questions of life provides a compass for navigating their future direction. Read More
Middle School: Understanding This Wonderfully Awkward Phase
Middle school is the phase when nothing you do is cool, everything is fun in a crowd, and one smart kid will remind you, “yeah…I know.” Read More
If They Aren’t Asking Questions, They Aren’t Listening
Don’t let the term 'philosopher' confuse you. High schoolers want more than theory. They want to know what is helpful for life right now. Read More
Helping Middle Schoolers Answer: Who Am I?
Every phase of a kid's life has unique cultural changes. But you can’t discover everything you need to know about the culture of childhood and adolescence in a book. By… Read More
How to Read a High Schooler’s Mind
Ever had a high schooler try and persuade you that homework doesn’t really matter? Yes? Keep reading. Read More
3 Ways to Help High Schoolers Relate to God
One of the incredible things about a relationship with God is the way He has something unique to show us at every phase. Just like the same dad would respond… Read More
The One Free Thing You Can Do for Your Graduates
We’ve started the countdown. In less than 12 months, my small group of teenage girls will have our last official, formal small group conversations. When I think about that, I can’t… Read More
2019-2020 Scope & Cycle Resources for XP3 Partners
If you aren’t familiar with the phrase “Scope & Cycle” or our reasoning behind having one, let me encourage you to head over to the XP3 101 post about it.… Read More
Why Is My Curriculum Missing A Week and What Should I Do About It?
As a youth pastor, your schedule is important. Your time is both limited and valuable, and that can make planning content for your weekly services a challenge from time to… Read More
XP3 Middle School SUMMER 2019 SEASON RELEASE
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for: Summer 2019 curriculum season release day! I’m so excited to share with you what we’ve got coming your way this summer in… Read More