Guest Post: The Ripple Effects of Ministry as a Mom by Lindsay Schlegel
After Mass one pre-pandemic Sunday, I found myself chatting with our pastor while three…
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Guest Post: Brothers and sisters, to those in Baltimore and beyond by Simone Oyekan
Brothers and sisters, to those in Baltimore and beyond. I write this letter to…
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Guest Post: Are you cool enough for Youth Ministry? by Katie Aguilar
There is often a- quite natural- distancing that occurs between teenagers and their parents…
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Guest Post: The Remedy To Cultural Discomfort by Amanda Vernon
I’ve been culturally uncomfortable most of my life. It’s not something you get used…
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How To Start Building Real Student Leadership
As we closed out the live stream, one of our student leaders messaged me. She was observing the Mass from home due to the inclement weather but had a...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 16, 2021
What Is The Value Of A Volunteer?
After our Confirmation class on Sunday, I ask my team to stay online for a few minutes to debrief and check-in. Most weeks, that time is filled with...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 11, 2021
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GUEST POST: BEAUTY AND BLACKNESS by Ansel Augustine, D.Min
“Black is Beautiful! Black is Beautiful! Black is Beautiful!” These were the words that…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 4, 2021
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Why Racism Is A Conversation Leaders Need To Have
Last June, I wrote a post Why Racism Is A Ministry Issue. I remember after I wrote it feeling good as if I had finally taken action to fight this…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 2, 2021
What One Day Off Will Do For Your Productivity
As I hit early November, it had occurred to me that I had not had a day off from work for three weeks straight. Between live streaming Mass, the...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 14, 2021
Want to Build Your Ministry Team? Consider These 3 Steps
We had a significant amount of our volunteers step back from serving this year. It was hard not to take it personally. Anytime I struggle with...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 13, 2021
Why Ministry Leaders Need A Wellness Plan
I know this might sound a little personal, but my pants are feeling a little tight. It’s all those holiday cookies that I consumed without question....
Christopher Wesley
Jan 7, 2021
How To Shut It Down During The Holidays
It’s been a long year, and as Christmas approaches, I’m looking forward to shutting it down. I have to be honest, I have not been great with taking a...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 23, 2020