Communication
Be Warned Of Buzz Words
ACCOMPANIMENT. It’s the hottest new word out there. If you can drop it into a paragraph at least five times, you sound like a ministry wizard....
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Brokeness
Are You Ready To Share Your Brokenness?
I needed a glass of water. My lips were so dry that it was hard to talk, but I didn’t want to stop because what I wanted to share needed…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 11, 2020
GUEST POST: Potential vs. Capacity in Ministry and Life
Partway through my leave following the birth of my second kid, I finally cracked…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 6, 2020
community building
Who To Connect With So That You Can Have A Bigger Impact In The Community
Their eyes were wide with confusion. Their expressions asked, “What’s Chris doing here?” To show them that I was real I waved and in response they...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 4, 2020
big picture thinking
Why You Need To Start Thinking Strategically About Your Ministry
As I was leaving the gym, a young woman approached me and asked, “Are you Chris Wesley, the youth minister?” She looked familiar, and then suddenly,...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 28, 2020
Guest Post: The Power of A Single Goal
One April, I came across a document that had a bold, comprehensive set of…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 23, 2020
How To Start Cultivating Leadership Within The Young Church
Every so often, I get a request that asks, “Chris, is there any way my teen to help at the parish? They need service hours for school.” I used to…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 21, 2020
Why You Need a Professional Growth Plan For Your Ministry
What are you reading? Besides this post. What books are you reading (or listening to) to help you grow as a leader? When was the last time you went...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 16, 2020
How Well Does Your Parish Council Know You?
As we sat down for breakfast, I found myself being peppered with all sorts of questions. I was a little nervous because I had never had someone from...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 14, 2020
Three Qualities You Want From Your Volunteers
I couldn’t believe my eyes. As teens walked into our ministry, one of my volunteers was to the side reading a book. She didn’t look up as people...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 9, 2020
4 Things You Should Ask Before You Accept That Youth Ministry Position
When I decided to start over, it wasn’t as simple as finding another parish. From the outside, some churches look like they are highly successful,...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 7, 2020
How To Reconnect With Your Team After The Break
I don’t like to open up my inbox the day I come back from a break. Sorting through what’s junk and what needs my attention is painful, but what has…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 2, 2020