Suicide Prevention Month: 3 Things to Remember

Suicide Prevention Month: 3 Things to Remember

by | Sep 20, 2018 | How To, Orange Strategy, XP3 Spotlight

Written by Brett Talley, an Orange Specialist, and Mandy Baldwin, a Licensed Counselor for Couples & Teens in Indianapolis, IN As you may have heard, the month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month. So, we want to take a few minutes to talk about why it’s so important that we as youth workers are talking about this crucial, yet sensitive, topic in our youth ministries. Here are three solid things to consider as we are tackling this topic in our ministries with our leaders and... Read More
2018-2019 Scope & Cycle Resources for XP3 Partners

2018-2019 Scope & Cycle Resources for XP3 Partners

by | May 2, 2018 | Orange Strategy

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. Or, for even even more in-depth look at what our Scope & Cycle is all about, check out this post. The purpose of this blog isn’t just to rehash all of that golden information, but rather to inform you of some awesome information and documents about our updated Scope & Cycle resources. What’s New Our previous Scope & Cycle... Read More
XP3 101: What is an Orange Specialist?

XP3 101: What is an Orange Specialist?

by | Sep 28, 2017 | Advice from Orange Specialists

Hi! I’m Brett and I’m an Orange Specialist, or OS, as the Orange insiders call us. Before I had this OS gig, I was a ministry leader just like you, navigating the vast waters of the Orange ocean trying to figure out the best way to use all of the amazing resources that Orange offers. But, if I’m being honest . . . I wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it. I’m guessing that you might be a lot like me. You may be a new Orange leader who just signed up for one or more of our curriculums. Or,... Read More
3 Ways to Help High Schoolers Relate to God

3 Ways to Help High Schoolers Relate to God

by | Sep 14, 2017 | Orange Strategy

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 differently to his three-year-old than his 13-year-old, our heavenly Father seems to respond in different ways at different times so we can better understand how completely He loves us. High school is a time to test the limits. And teenagers in high school are ready for new experiences and desire greater independence from authority.... Read More
XP3 101 | Differences between XP3 Middle School and XP3 High School

XP3 101 | Differences between XP3 Middle School and XP3 High School

by | Mar 21, 2017 | Advice from Orange Specialists

This post is part of a series of posts called XP3 101. Be sure to check out the entire series! You can check out the previous post in this series by clicking here. I have a confession to make: The 6th grade was the first year that I ever wore jeans. Whew. I feel better. Not only that, but I wore the same pair of jeans. Every. Single. Day. All winter long. Before 6th grade, I just couldn’t let go of the glorious comfort that was my stretchy waisted pants. I guess the pressures of being “that... Read More
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