Friend or Foe? How’s It Going With The Children’s Ministry?
We’re in the midst of another Vacation Bible School and I can’t believe how far I’ve come. I used to loathe the week because I felt it was a...
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Let’s Play The Numbers Game: What You Should Be Measuring And What It All Means
It’s a question that always stirs up debate, “How many teens come to your ministry on a regular basis?” Rarely does anyone answer with a number,...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 25, 2018
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3 Exercises To Fuel Your Creativity
I’m an early riser. I typically get up at 5 in the morning and hit the ground running (literally). Alarm goes off, I strap on my shoes and I’m out...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 20, 2018
3 Simple Yet Effective Ideas To Strengthen Your Ministry This Summer
My sons woke up in glee last week when they realized summer vacation had finally started. Why wouldn’t they be excited? Summer is a season full of...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 18, 2018
How To Have Influence In a Young Person’s Life Beyond High School
If you stick around in ministry long enough you get to see your teenagers grow into adults. It’s fun to meet up with them and ask them about their...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 13, 2018
Make Your Volunteers Excited To Come To Your Next Training!
Do you ever look at your calendar with anxiety wondering, “What’s the perfect date to plan that meeting?” You feel that anxiety because the last...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 11, 2018
Communication
Maximizing Curriculum Is The Key To Being Successful
There it sat on my desk, a brand new box filled with resources. I opened it up, got excited by all the available content and then immediately felt...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 6, 2018
Do You Dream About Your Ministry?
I had just completed my first year of youth ministry when my pastor asked me, “What do you want your ministry to look like in five years?”
Christopher Wesley
Jun 4, 2018
Communication
How To Discuss 13 Reasons Why And Other Tough Subjects
It was 2 am and I needed to talk with someone.
Christopher Wesley
May 30, 2018
accountability
How To Apply The Leadership Principles You Learn Everyday
illwwwI’m a leadership junky. I love reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and going to conferences where my leadership itch can be...
Christopher Wesley
May 28, 2018
Why Intentionality Matters to Your Ministry
It was the end of an evening of ministry and I was chatting with teens waiting for their parents to pick them up. One teen told me that he had…
Christopher Wesley
May 23, 2018
Need To Improve Staff Culture At Your Parish?
“No one understands what I’m trying to do.” I could sense the frustration in her voice. I was talking to a youth minister who felt like her pastor...
Christopher Wesley
May 21, 2018