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When Only One Student Shows Up to Small Group
We have all been there. We show up to small group, and we're the only person who showed up to small group. Confession: I have led middle school small groups… Read More
Three Ingredients to Help Students Recover Following a Pandemic
Today’s kids were already facing mental health problems. Now they feel delayed by the pandemic, and it’s added to their anxiety levels. According to Barna research, 82 percent of Generation… Read More
3 Things to Remember When Talking About Freedom to Middle and High Schoolers
If you have spent any time with middle or high school students you know one thing is true. Freedom matters to them. Often, they want more freedom or become overwhelmed… Read More
How to Grow Your Faith Outside of Programming
As much as I wish students would clear their calendars and see weekly youth ministry programming as a not-to-be-missed part of their week, it just isn’t. And that’s okay, because… Read More
Can’t-Miss Breakouts for Small Churches at OC
We are finally going to gather in a space with other like-minded leaders. I know that the last couple of years has been challenging. Honestly, even saying that doesn’t seem… Read More
Building an All-Star Youth Ministry Teaching Team
Building a teaching team will make you a better student ministry leader. Now, I know. You might be thinking something like: “I don’t have time to build a teaching team!… Read More
Exploring Four All-New XP3 Series for Spring 2022
This spring, we’re diving into prayer, sex & relationships, racial justice, and easter. We couldn’t be more excited about it. Read More
A Safe Place for Every Race
Deep inside every person is a desire to be welcomed and wanted. Many communities across the United States are rapidly diversifying and youth pastors need tools to create spaces where… Read More
10 Creative Youth Christmas Party Ideas
As the fall season comes to a close, we can’t help but anxiously anticipate the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, Christmas is right around the corner and… Read More
Why Middle & High Schoolers Need their Own Curriculum
Middle schoolers & high schoolers are very different, which is why they have separate curriculum. Check out some of the biggest differences in these curriculum! Read More
7 Trends in Youth Ministry Seen By Orange Specialists
As Orange Specialists, we see trends in youth ministry from the leaders we work with. It's no secret that youth ministry has evolved over the past 18 months. Read to… Read More
How to Use XP3 Curriculum in a Combined Environment
In student ministry, one of the most important filters that everything can be run through is, “What is most helpful for the faith development of the students I’m working with?”… Read More