It Starts With Hello The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 10 w/ Elizabeth Tomlin
It’s not easy to build a community let alone one where people are constantly moving around. For many military families, it’s their reality, but it...
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5 Tasks To Add To Your Summer To-Do List
What do you do with your summer schedule? Is it already inundated with activities or are you planning on stepping away until the fall rolls around?...
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What Does Advocacy For The Next Generation Look Like In Your Church?
We were planning a big event for the parish and looking at ways to get everyone involved. When it came to plugging in teenagers someone said, “That’s...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 10, 2019
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Can You Hear Me? YM Transfer Podcast Episode 09 w/ Taylor Schroll
Do succeed in youth ministry you need to be bold and confident in who you are as a leader. That’s what I love about my guest, Taylor Schroll from...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 6, 2019
How To Create A Welcoming Environment For Your Ministry
The scariest thing I had to do when entering into 5th grade was to find the right lunch table. My family had just moved, and I was the new kid…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 3, 2019
Are You Tired Of Youth Ministers Leaving The Church?
Recently I sat down at a table with some youth ministers after an event when someone mentioned that they were celebrating three years in ministry. We...
Christopher Wesley
May 29, 2019
Why You And Your Ministry Need A Day Away
It was a classically beautiful morning-after as I began the 300-mile trek from my…
Christopher Wesley
May 27, 2019
Making It Matter For Middle School: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 08 w/ Kristen Fisher
Some of us get chills when we think about our middle school years. Awkward physical changes and an increase in our insecurities. Do people like us?...
Christopher Wesley
May 23, 2019
application
Why Your Confirmation Preparation Needs An Enrollment Process
We were still a few months out from Confirmation Mass, but there was so much information missing about our candidates it was proving to be a problem....
Christopher Wesley
May 22, 2019
burnout
How To Keep Going After A Busy Season Without Burning Yourself Out
The first bite was incredible. As I downed my giant bowl of ice cream, I let out a sigh of relief. Confirmation Mass was a success. The last major...
Christopher Wesley
May 20, 2019
adaptability
How To Go With The Flow: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 07 w/ Tom Pounder
There is a lot to figure out when it comes to doing youth ministry for the long haul. You need to remain adaptable, know your boundaries, and how to...
Christopher Wesley
May 16, 2019
4 Questions To Ask In A High Stressed Situation With Parents
The youth group had ended, and I had two students, two parents, my wife,…
Christopher Wesley
May 15, 2019