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WHAT IF WE’RE WRONG ABOUT YOUTH BEING “THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH”?

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Communication

WHEN SOMEONE SHARES SOMETHING DIFFICULT: HOW TO RESPOND PASTORALLY

Guidance on how to respond with care and compassion when someone shares something difficult, emphasizing the importance of listening and thoughtful...

Christopher Wesley Jun 3, 2025
community building

HOW DO WE ENGAGE TEENS WHO DON’T COME TO CHURCH?

Engage people by stepping into their world. Build a culture of connection through presence, celebrating their wins, and rethinking parish priorities.

Christopher Wesley May 28, 2025
family ministry

PARENTS DON’T NEED ANOTHER CATECHISM LESSON—THEY NEED A COMMUNITY

Parents need authentic community and connection, not just more religious programs. Discover how churches can better support parents.

Christopher Wesley May 27, 2025
boundaries in ministry

YOU WORK FOR THE CHURCH—BUT WHO’S MINISTERING TO YOU?

Discover practical ways ministry leaders can stay spiritually healthy and avoid burnout while effectively leading others in the Church.

Christopher Wesley May 22, 2025
calendars

REDEEMING THE PARISH CALENDAR MEETING: HOW TO PLAN THE YEAR WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL

Transform your parish calendar meetings into purposeful planning sessions focused on mission, collaboration, and clear, shareable results.

Christopher Wesley May 19, 2025
managing volunteers

ONE WAY TO RE-ENGAGE A VOLUNTEER WHO GHOSTED YOU

Learn how to re-engage volunteers who have ghosted with a compassionate, no-pressure approach to keep them connected and valued.

Christopher Wesley May 15, 2025
best practices youth ministry

3 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOUR PROGRAM IS ACTUALLY MAKING DISCIPLES

Learn how to identify whether your youth ministry is creating true disciples by looking for signs of faith ownership, service, and deep questioning.

Christopher Wesley May 12, 2025
attendance

THE REAL MINISTRY METRICS THAT MATTER (SPOILER: IT’S NOT ATTENDANCE)

Discover the real metrics that reveal ministry health, focusing on consistency, conversation depth, and leadership transfer over mere attendance...

Christopher Wesley May 7, 2025
managing volunteers

HOW TO TRAIN VOLUNTEERS WITHOUT SCHEDULING A SINGLE MEETING

Discover three simple methods to train volunteers seamlessly, without scheduling extra meetings.

Christopher Wesley May 5, 2025
children ministry

THE REAL PROBLEM ISN’T SPORTS—IT’S OUR STRATEGY

Churches should engage with families in their daily lives, rather than competing with sports, to foster genuine faith and connection.

Christopher Wesley Apr 30, 2025
family ministry

HOW TO ENGAGE PARENTS WITHOUT ADDING ANOTHER PROGRAM

Learn how to engage parents in your ministry without adding another program by meeting their real needs and building trust through genuine connection...

Christopher Wesley Apr 28, 2025
church leadership

LEAD LIKE FRANCIS: 4 TRAITS EVERY PARISH LEADER NEEDS

Discover four essential leadership traits inspired by Pope Francis that every parish leader should embrace to foster trust, community, and growth.

Christopher Wesley Apr 23, 2025
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