We tend to think a lot about what happens during youth group \u2014 but not as much about what happens before programming even starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Orange, we call that the “prelude” \u2014 the first of the seven segments of an effective youth ministry program<\/a>. The prelude includes playlists, graphics, room setup, and much more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The predule is critical to your first impressions with teenagers, and communicating clearly that your environment is for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve ever been to Disney, you know that the experience starts before you even enter the gates or before you get to the attractions you are headed toward. The way it sounds, the way it looks, the way it even smells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine (to be extreme) only playing 90’s music. That might be your vibe, but it communicates that the environment is about your preferences or \u2014 at worst that you care more about convincing them something’s cool than understanding and engaging their preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even worse, dead silence just feels . . . awkward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Great youth ministry playlists are just one small way to create an environment that engages teenagers and helps them feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We create playlists<\/a> every month to accompany each XP3 curriculum<\/a> series. It’s one way we build a complete strategy and operating system for youth ministry leaders instead of just a sermon outline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the XP3 playlists<\/a>, you’ll find . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\nMusic Cues Teenagers That You Get Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Done-For-You Youth Group Playlists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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