Two Positions I Want To Create For Student Ministry
I’ve been on an interesting journey in regards to the structure of my church’s staff. When I was first hired it was as the Director of Middle School...
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3 Signs of Underutilized Ministers
I come from a family that enjoys left overs. In fact there are certain meals that I like to make in bulk, so that I can enjoy them for lunch…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 17, 2011
What Are You Horrible At Doing?
One thing that I’m horrible at doing is hanging shelves. There’s the rule of thumb measure twice cut once…when it comes to hanging shelves I measure...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 16, 2011
What You Say About God Without Saying Anything
I’ll admit I find myself thinking, “I wonder how I look tonight?” as I give a message to students during their programs. Part of it’s wondering if I...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 13, 2011
How Do You Answer This Question?
Courtesy of libertygrace0/Creative Commons License A student once asked me, “Hey Chris, have you seen The Hangover?”I wasn’t sure how to answer...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 12, 2011
You Might Be Dreaming The Wrong Thing
When it comes to running there is at least one thing that I dream about, qualifying for Boston. I’m not sure how likely it is that I will one day…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 11, 2011
Where You Don’t Care About Your Job
During the summers in between college I made money by painting houses. It wasn’t the ideal job for a college student considering I had to report to...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 10, 2011
My $3200 Mistake
Courtesy of epSos.de/Creative Commons License It’s funny to think that around five years ago I should have been fired. It’s funny because I didn’t...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 9, 2011
If You Ignore This You Will Fail
First marathon I ever ran in I never completed, in fact I almost died. The more time ticks on the harder it is to remember the feelings and...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 6, 2011
What Should We Be Teaching: And what questions should we be asking?
I’m going to admit it, but then I don’t know if this is a bad thing to admit, but I’m a big fan of the Biggest Loser. I am happy…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 5, 2011
How To Get More: Knowing the right questions to ask
I didn’t know how to start off this post without being cliche so I’m going to do just do it. The New Year is a time where we set goals…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 4, 2011
Intergenerational Mentoring: One of the most important relationships in ministry
I’m back in the office, sitting in a chair, staring at a computer and as much as I love my job there is nothing better than being outside. Last week…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 3, 2011