What You Need To Eliminate In Your Ministry
I’m a little worried because I have a lot of junk in my office and rumor has it we’ll be doing a little office reshuffling this summer. To prepare...
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What I’ve Learned Part 4: God’s Got Bigger Plans
As some of you know our church just completed a series Lost Investment which was designed to clarify and promote what it is we do in student...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 19, 2011
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What I’ve Learned Part 3: Unnecessary Conflict
Whether a student gets in trouble, a parent gives you negative feedback or the pastor is layering on the work load conflict is going to happen. Not...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 16, 2011
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What I’ve Learned Part 2: What We Aren’t Communicating
Just got done doing a series in our adult worship called, Lost Involvement where we’ve been looking at the next generation entering into college and...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 15, 2011
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What I’ve Learned Part 1: I’m Not Alone
In yesterday’s post I shared with you a few of the things that I learned from this past year. Today and for the next few days I want to break…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 14, 2011
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What I Learned This Year In Ministry
It’s done…another year of ministry under my belt and emotions are going crazy in my heart and mind. A part of me is sad that it’s over, but then...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 13, 2011
Where To Look When Review The Last Year
Today we wrap things up for the regular season (Sept – June). Meaning no more late Sunday and Thursday nights for me, which means a little bit of a...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 12, 2011
Coming This Summer…Small Groups At Chick-fil-a?
Today’s the last Uprising (our high school program) for the year. We take a break from what we usually do, which is a more structured setting filled...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 9, 2011
What To Do Before You Handle Feedback
I’ve been told the retreat I take students on is disliked by everyone. I’m not a fan of absolute statements because it makes everyone look like a...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 8, 2011
Best Way To Bridge The Gap For The Next Generation
Recently too many parents of 20 somethings have approached me about talking with their kids about God. It’s a cry for help that’s breaking my heart....
Christopher Wesley
Jun 7, 2011
Setting Up New Ministers For Success
Over the last two weekends we’ve recruited 56 people to get involved in student ministry. That’s insane for us considering that’s how many people we...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 6, 2011
3 Questions To Ask Before You Write Your Next Message
These past few weeks I’ve been giving my volunteer ministers a shot at presenting the message. When they asked me how long the message should go I...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 5, 2011