How Does Your Ministry Approach Halloween?
Halloween fell on a Sunday. It was my first year in youth ministry and many years since I had last gone Trick or Treating, so I had no clue what…
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annoying teens
How To Deal With Distractions And Not Contribute To The Mess
It was as if every small noise in the room was getting on my nerves. My small group of boys were restless and I was losing my patience. Finally, one…
Christopher Wesley
Oct 29, 2018
Are You Good With Your Pastor?
I’ve worked for some pretty great men who have fueled my ministry and allowed me to build the platform I have today. I am grateful for all that...
Christopher Wesley
Oct 24, 2018
How Are You Evaluating Your Ministry’s Health?
I’m constantly wondering, “How am I doing?” but I’m also afraid to know the answer. It means opening myself up to criticism, so I tend to hold back....
Christopher Wesley
Oct 22, 2018
burnout
Are You Burning Your Volunteers Out?
Volunteers are just as much at risk of burning out as anyone else who is paid. For them stepping away from your ministry is harder than just saying,...
Christopher Wesley
Oct 17, 2018
breather
How To Give Your Ministry (And Yourself) A Break
What if the best thing for your ministry was for you to shut it down for a month or even two? Instead of doing ministry you would take the time…
Christopher Wesley
Oct 15, 2018
advertising
Do You Struggle To Get People To Attend Your Meetings?
Another email filled with another reason why another person could not attend my meeting. It was frustrating, and demoralizing all at the same time....
Christopher Wesley
Oct 8, 2018
Is Your Ministry Empathetic Towards Parents?
I once believed that I completely understood parents. This was before I ever became one myself. After all I had younger siblings and cousins and I...
Christopher Wesley
Oct 3, 2018
change
How To Make Changes While Your Ministry Is Moving
We’re a couple of weeks into the program and I already want to make changes. It’s not that the program is a disaster, I just see things that need to…
Christopher Wesley
Oct 1, 2018
Are Teens Walking Into A Welcoming Environment?
As I walked up to the door I saw a student hanging outside. I asked him if he was okay and he responded, “I’m fine, I’m just not sure if…
Christopher Wesley
Sep 26, 2018
boundaries
Is Ministry Messing With Your Personal Life?
The weeks leading up to kickoff I’m a mess. It’s always been that way. The stress of making sure volunteers have materials, knowing that the pizza...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 24, 2018
Is Your Plan For Confirmation Include Outside The Box Thinking?
As I got into my car smelly and sweaty I let out a huge sigh of relief. After a year of planning and prepping my parish just launched a brand…
Christopher Wesley
Sep 19, 2018