Do Parents Buy Into Your Ministry?
Her response wasn’t anything new, but it still hurt. The mother of an eighth-grader told me, “Thanks, but our son goes to Catholic school, so he...
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Why Your Volunteers Will Stick Around For Years
It was hard to leave the youth ministry at my last parish. Over the years I had gotten to know the teens and their families. I had seen a lot…
Christopher Wesley
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What I Learned From The Voice + Vision Conference
Recently I attended the Voice + Vision Conference hosted by the National Dialogue and Franciscan University. It was a conference for those who wanted...
Christopher Wesley
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Small Steps To Help You Get Your Year Started Right For Everyone
As I was heading to my car, I encountered one of my teens and her mom coming to the parish office to pick up some forms. We chatted about her…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 5, 2019
Need Volunteers? 4 Simple Steps To Boost Your Recruitment
You know it’s time to get started, but you are afraid of the response. You haven’t heard from your volunteers all summer, and now you need to let...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 29, 2019
Why Your Volunteers Need Job Descriptions
As I spoke to students, I couldn’t help but notice two 6th graders chatting. It was something I could typically talk through, but they proceeded to...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 22, 2019
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What Are You Made Of? The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 14 w/ Tony Vasinda
What are your strengths? What moves you towards your goals? As leaders, it’s important to know why you do what you do and how you function best. In...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 19, 2019
Communication
How Are You Molding A Student Leadership Culture In Your Parish?
Ten hours in a car with five teenagers might sound like someone’s nightmare, but for me, it’s worth the investment. Every year I’m looking for ways...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 17, 2019
What’s Fueling Your Leadership?
As I drove away from the beach I started to get choked up. It wasn’t the sunset in the rearview mirror, nor the joy-filled memories that were formed...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 15, 2019
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A Catholic Evangelist: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 13 w/ Amanda Vernon
Are you a Catholic Evangelist? If everything you do is about sharing the Gospel and letting people know they have a Lord that loves them, then you...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 12, 2019
Why Every Youth Minister Needs Mentors, Coaches and Teams
Who do you go to when you face a challenge? As someone who has 15 years under his belt, I’m a mess when I try to troubleshoot on my own….
Christopher Wesley
Jul 11, 2019
Communication
Does Your Family Love Your Ministry Job?
I had to go back to work, and I could tell my son didn’t understand because, in his mind, I had been at work all day while he was at…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 8, 2019