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How To Be Selfish
It’s going to be weird, you may not know what to do, but that’s okay. You might feel self conscience even a little guilty, but again that’s okay. As...
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You Can’t Torture Them: Handling disruptive teens
As the marker left my hand I knew it would end badly. 1/2 an inch closer I would have had a blind middle school student in my small group. I…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 5, 2011
Before You Set That Car On Fire
This time of year makes me think about all those college students who don’t know how to celebrate the victory of their school in any other way than...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 4, 2011
The Need For Patience
Back in 2002 I needed to take a flight from Denver to Newark to get home in time for New Years Eve. Unfortunately, due to a nasty blizzard I had…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 3, 2011
What Would You Do With $500?
I’m going to give you $500 right now…figuratively of course. And let me clarify it’s not going to you, it’s going to your student ministry. I’ve...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 31, 2011
You Need To Give This More Time
I wrote about this two days ago and then a question was brought up in a post I wrote for ym360 and it got me thinking, “How much time do…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 30, 2011
Are You Glad When It’s Done?
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when the night is over? “So glad that’s done.” or “Awesome night, can’t wait for next week.” You...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 29, 2011
Why You’ve Failed Your Values
I’m going to be transparent. I was reviewing some old posts in Marathon Youth Ministry when I came across the importance of prayer in your ministry....
Christopher Wesley
Mar 28, 2011
What You Are Wasting And Why
Tomorrow, the majority of our staff is heading down to Atlanta for the Drive Conference. I’m not going. What does that mean? Quiet office, less...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 27, 2011
Feeling Attacked
I’m an oversensitive, prideful and difficult individual. I don’t like to be disturbed, I have routine and I have order. When that gets disruptive my...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 24, 2011
How To Get Better At What You Do
I wish I read in high school like I do now. Maybe I would have gotten into a more prestigious school and found myself with larger loans. In all...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 23, 2011
Is Your Ministry Too Expensive?
I almost feel guilty, like I’m a fake or cheating people. How could I charge someone so much for something I’m not sure I could afford myself? You...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 22, 2011