How to Get Your Senior Leader to Come to Orange Tour This Fall
You want your senior pastor to go with you to Orange Tour this fall. But how do you go about that conversation? We got you covered!
Top Tips for Ministry Leaders Attending Orange Conference
Get ready for the best Orange Conference ever with pro tips and hacks from our ultimate guide.
Cómo usar XP3 Español en Mi Iglesia
Los materiales de XP3 no solo es un currículo, es una estrategia que te ayudará a tener mejores resultados.
Whether you speak Spanish or not, you can be a bridge for students to connect with God and others. Here are some tips for using XP3 Spanish in your church!
Why Your Promotion Strategy Should Be More Than a Calendar Date
When 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!
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 attendance is one thing. But it isn’t EVERYTHING. (Can someone please tell that person who always asks “good turn out last night?”) The reality […]
Leaving and Starting Well in Your Next Ministry
I just bought two boxes of Little Debbies Christmas Tree cupcakes last week (if you know, you know). Promptly after getting home, I put them in the cookbook cabinet where I hide food I don’t want my kids to see (don’t judge). This means a few things . . . Yes, I hoard treats from […]
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 youth of all races are welcomed and wanted. This may seem daunting, but it’s doable with attention and intention. Celebrating Diversity in Your Youth […]
Activating the Power of Curriculum in Your Small Church
My absolute favorite line in a youth pastor job description is the line that sounds something like . . . “and other duties as assigned.” If you are serving in a smaller church, I know you started making a mental list when you read that. Your list probably includes: Upload sermon to Facebook Stack chairs […]
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?” Think about it. Everything from strategy, teaching, programming structure, or small group questions can be filtered by this question. Essentially, if we want our students […]
7 Ways to Energize Your Youth Ministry’s Emails
Email is effective, but more than that, good emails are effective. Your communication needs to cut through the noise—not add to it.
Building A Social Media Strategy for Children’s Ministry
If you’re a beginner when it comes to social media, we’re here to help. Here are three simple steps you can take today to begin building a social media strategy for your online presence.
How to Explain the Easter Story to Your Preschooler
How can we convey the great love of God in a way that a preschooler will understand? The answer: keep things on their level.