Is Your Volunteer Team Committed For The Long Haul?
We all know that teens who are not connected or engaged will stop showing up, but what about volunteers? I’ll be honest that I’ve had volunteers just...
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Are You Grinding It Out? The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 02 w/ Doug Tooke
Are you grinding it out to make things happen in your ministry? Sometimes we hit obstacles and feel pressured by the limits thrown on us. When this...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 4, 2019
Young Adult Ministry On The Go
My plate was already full, so the idea of adding another ministry stressed me out, but not addressing the young adults in our community could no...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 3, 2019
advocating for youth
Is Your Youth Ministry A Joke?
I was heading out to my car to drive to a youth ministry meeting when I heard, “Hey Chris, why are you rushing?” I stopped and saw the parishioner...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 1, 2019
How Is Your Team At Collaboration? YM Transfer Podcast Episode 01 w/ Doug Franklin
Are you allowing your team to be creative and collaborative? What happens when we pass off leadership to our teenagers and our volunteers? That’s...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 28, 2019
Communication
Are You Listening To Your Teens?
“I can’t believe this is happening” I heard this muttered by one of our…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 27, 2019
accountability
What To Do When You Hit A Ministry Funk
Beep! Beep! Beep! The alarm was going off for the third time and once again I was about to hit snooze, but that’s when I saw the clock and knew…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 25, 2019
The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 00
In this episode of the YM Transfer, my guests are Elle and Kenny Campbell. I’ve known them for a few years through social media but got to spend time...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 21, 2019
How Clubs Can Help Your Ministry
“Where are you going?” Small groups were beginning and I noticed that one of my seniors was leaving. “I’m just heading home.” I responded, “What...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 20, 2019
boundaries
When Will Ministry Slow Down?
Been trying to connect with a lot of youth ministers lately and I get the same response, “Let’s connect when things slow down.” Some of them give me...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 18, 2019
How Are You Developing Your Leaders?
This past Sunday we shut everything down with our youth ministry. It messed with the momentum, it frustrated a few parents and teens, but the reason...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 13, 2019
How To Receive Feedback Like A Pro
I wasn’t in the mood for advice, but he was going to give it to me anyway. We had just finished a night of ministry, and one of my volunteers…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 11, 2019