What You Need To Know About Starting Over In Ministry
At a recent conference I ran into a friend of mine who had recently started over in ministry. We were both talking about our fresh start and came to...
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There Is More To Formation Than Information
The shipment had finally arrived! As I pulled out the books, with their shiny new covers and I believed all my problems would be solved. Finally, I...
Christopher Wesley
May 2, 2018
accountability
Healthy Leaders Aren’t Perfect Ones And That’s Okay
I was rushing from a youth ministry meeting to pick up my son from aftercare. Somehow, my wife knew I was going to be late so she called me to…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 30, 2018
Communication
How To Do Youth Ministry In A Busy Culture
The emails and phone calls were pouring in and they all asked the same question,
Christopher Wesley
Apr 25, 2018
Communication
4 Steps To Make Your Youth Ministry More Accessible
I couldn’t believe it, the kid was walking away. Just a few moments ago a teen was walking up to our ministry, tried a door that happened to be...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 23, 2018
Why A Youth Minister Will Want To Work For Your Church
There is always a pause. No one is ever ready for the question, “Why would a youth minister want to work for your parish?”
Christopher Wesley
Apr 18, 2018
How To Get Parents To Invest In Your Ministry
Every Christmas I would receive a box filled with little sausages, cheese, crackers, and mustard. The card read, “Chris, thanks for all you do for...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 16, 2018
Need A Break? 5 Signs You Need A Sabbatical
There I was wishing I had a baseball bat. No matter what I tried or did the copier would not do what I wanted it to do. I yelled at…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 11, 2018
How to Send Off Seniors in Style
“Would you like to be seated?” The hostess said with a smile. I checked my watch. “They’re always late.” I think to myself, “Is a goodbye breakfast...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 9, 2018
attendance
Why Requiring Attendance Won’t Fix The Problem
One night after a youth group meeting, one of the middle school students exclaimed, “I can’t wait until this year is over.” I assumed he was talking...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 4, 2018
Communication
Can Your Leaders Clearly Articulate Their Faith?
In college, I found myself in the midst of a faith crisis wondering if there was something more to church than what I was experiencing. In walked the...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 2, 2018
Why You Need To Be Thinking Money Right Now
It’s in the back of my mind…it’s not summer camps, curriculum or volunteer recruitment. It’s one of those important items that gets lost in the...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 21, 2018