Here and Now provides Core Members with a solid foundation as they begin to serve middle school youth. Discussing, first and foremost, the essential role of a Core Member in the Edge program, this Core Team Training Guide dives deep into the reality of modern-day middle school youth. Core Members will learn about the universal changes that happen developmentally during adolescence, as well as the unique challenges that this particular generation faces. This foundational information is coupled with a detailed overview of what can be expected from Edge resources to equip Core Members to serve middle school youth with greater mercy, compassion, and understanding.