A Better Social Media Strategy
Social media gives me anxiety. There, I said it. It’s 24/7, it’s public to the world, and there’s that constant pressure to be posting something meaningful. Or honestly, just something. For most of us, we’re in one category or another. Maybe we just really need help or margin to be able to run social media the way we want it done. Or maybe we just really need some new ideas and strategy to help execute that plan. Enter – THE BRAND NEW XP3 SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE. In the Social Media Guide, you are... Read More
RYM 051: How To Handle Conflict As A Youth Ministry Leader
Conflict can lead to uncomfortable, anxiety-filled experiences for just about everyone. So what do we do when conflict arises in our youth ministries? The truth is, there are all different ways to handle conflict—some of those ways are healthy and some are unhealthy. On this episode, join ministry leaders as they discuss the best ways to handle conflict as a youth ministry leader and why it’s important for our students to see us handle conflict in a healthy way. How to listen: iTunes | Google... Read More
Four Key Things To Know About Dealing With Students and Trauma
By Jess Greaser, Youth Director at Calvary Church in Souderton, PA I remember the moment my perspective on trauma shifted. I had been on staff at a large church in youth ministry for many years and had a toolbox full of experience and knowledge that gave me confidence in handling all of the issues our team faced in ministry. But all that changed the day I worked with my first client as an intern at an alternative school for middle and high school students. I quickly realized that even though I... Read More
RYM 050: How To Care For Students Who Have Been Abused
In our ministries, the heartbreaking reality is that we’ll have students who have been—or are being—abused. That’s why it’s crucial for us as youth workers to know what to do when a situation involving abuse surfaces. On this episode, join ministry leaders for a conversation with licensed professional counselor Dr. Chinwe Williams about how we can best care for students in our youth ministries who have been physically, sexually, or psychologically abused. How to listen:... Read More
CONTRIBUTORS
Tyler ReesTyler is the Project Manager working to keep the XP3 Middle School team in line and on tim...
Jamey DickensJamey is a pastor, speaker, and writer of student content for North Point Ministries in Atla...
CJ PalmerCJ is the Managing Editor for XP3 High School at Orange and one of the hosts and producers...
Ashley BohincAshley Bohinc serves as the Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange, is the co-host of...
Sara SheltonSara is a writer and communicator who has been serving in student and small group ministry s...
Crystal ChiangCrystal currently leads the XP3 High School initiative at Orange. Before that, she spen...
Sarah AndersonSarah Anderson is a writer and communicator who has been involved in ministry since 2003...
Brett TalleyBrett Talley is an XP3 Orange Specialist with Orange after 11 years in full time minis...
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