The Drive Home: One of the most important transitions
It has to be the right song or else I’m feeling all bottled up. After a Thursday and Sunday night of ministry I want to hear that song that’s going…
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What Some Dead Presidents Taught Me About Youth Ministry
One of our student leaders didn’t come in yesterday to lead her 6th grade girls small group. This happens from time to time but her reason was...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 21, 2011
Why We Wear Many Hats
I’m done with kids…well not really, but as of Tuesday I’m done being the interim Director of Children’s Ministry with Lisa coming back from maternity...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 20, 2011
Why You Need To Fail
I failed to complete my first marathon (I passed out on the 24th mile). I failed to get the first job I applied for after college and I failed at…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 17, 2011
What To Look For When Buying Resources
I have a problem. I have way too many resources at my disposal. I know, it’s not that big of a problem, but it’s starting to feel like my office…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 16, 2011
What Would You Do? Handling Disruptive Teens
Let’s say you are about to give a message to a room full of middle school students as you usually do and as always they are a little rowdy. Before…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 15, 2011
What Are You Doing With Them? Basic steps in giving your ministers purpose
What would you do if 10 adults walked up to you tomorrow and said, “I want to start serving in the student ministry this weekend?” It’s almost like...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 14, 2011
Summer Vacation Chaos: How to get more margin in the summer months
Remember as a kid looking forward to summer vacation? It was like this world of free time, no limits and most importantly no school. For some reason...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 13, 2011
The Other Guys: Are you jealous of them?
Last night a parent asked me, “Do you all do something social on Fridays for your teens like so and so’s church?” 6 years ago that question would...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 10, 2011
The Business Of Ministry: How To Avoid Ministry Bankruptcy
If your student ministry was a business, how successful would t be right now? Basically, Jesus is your product, the students are your customers,...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 9, 2011
Why People Have No Interest In Your Ministry
I asked this teen after church one day if he wanted to come to our high school worship on Thursdays, he hesitantly replied, “I guess.” That’s when...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 8, 2011
Working The Crowd: Why it’s important for your ministry.
It’s a good thing I’m married because I’ve totally lost my touch for breaking the ice. Yesterday was a day where I found myself with the margin...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 7, 2011