How Hardcore Are You?
Do you live and die by the rules you create? If so, you are so hardcore. I pretend to be, so I make these rules that I think ministers and…
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Lazy Ministers or High Expectations?
“What? He didn’t show up again?” Don’t you hate when a minister bails on you last minute? Isn’t it frustrating how much blood, sweat and tears we...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 9, 2011
How To Overwhelm Your Team
Blank stares. That’s what I got the first time I came back from a conference. I was so on fire because of all the new information I had gathered on…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 8, 2011
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Tell Them What You Think
“Have you ever thought about not speaking so long?” asked the minister as he was scooping my heart out with a plastic spoon. Those words hurt, but he...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 7, 2011
Why Your Ministry Should Only Be 3 People
I don’t know maybe this is revolutionary, maybe not for you, but for me it is (at least at 1am). What if we (youth ministers) just focused on 3 teens…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 6, 2011
Before You Leave Make Sure You…
“Oh man, I totally forgot.” Stinks when you realize that you forgot to do that thing before you left for vacation, the weekend or a conference....
Christopher Wesley
Mar 3, 2011
Let Them Fail
I think I messed up. A teenager gave me a form that needed to be filled out, signed and handed back to them in 5 minutes and I did it….
Christopher Wesley
Mar 2, 2011
Why Your Youth Ministry May Be Disgusting
I love and hate buffets. It doesn’t matter if it’s China, Indian, Continental, whatever, I love them and hate them. I love them because of the many...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 1, 2011
Why You Feel Defensive
Have you ever wanted to pick a fight with someone? You know what I mean, like walk up to them, shove them and say, “Let’s get this on!” Yeah, me…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 28, 2011
Who’s Had The Greatest Impact On You?
Who’s had the greatest impact on you? Your mom, dad…youth pastor? I don’t tend to think about that question on a regular basis, but I should. Who I...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 27, 2011
I Want To Be Rejected By My Ministry
I wonder what would happen if I quit tomorrow? Not that I would but I do wonder when it’s time to hang up my youth ministry hat, what will happen…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 24, 2011
Meetings That Kill
There are times when I love meeting with people and there are times when I absolutely hate it. Why the range in emotions? It’s because I don’t like...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 23, 2011