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...
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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
Three Truths About Small Group Leading
It was quiet, a little too quiet for me. As an extrovert, I have a hard time with awkward pauses; I wouldn’t say I like the thought that the...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 15, 2020
How Onboarding Volunteers Leads To A Healthier Ministry
We were desperately looking for volunteers. The summer was winding down, and formation was a few weeks from the beginning. After making several phone...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 10, 2020
How To Stop Wearing All The Hats In Your Parish
In addition to youth ministry, I oversee the live stream at our parish. It was not originally a part of my job description, but it is now my...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 8, 2020
It’s Not How Hard You Work, Its How Smart You Work
A few months ago, I ran in my first marathon in over a decade. It was one of those goals I wanted to hit before turning 40 years old. Over…
Christopher Wesley
Dec 4, 2020
The Benefits Of Decentralizing Your Ministry
This past fall, we made a significant change to our ministry. We dissolved the large group program I had spent the last three years building and...
Christopher Wesley
Nov 24, 2020