It’s Okay Not To Be The Smartest
My team looks to me for the direction our ministry should be heading. That’s why when they ask questions I want to make sure I have answers. But,...
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Why Your Church Office Is Bad For Your Ministry’s Health
I like my office. I have a cool desk with a comfortable chair and a huge whiteboard I often use to brainstorm. My office is a nice little sanctuary...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 23, 2018
college ministry
Are You Keeping Students Connected After Graduation? 3 Tips To Let Them Know The Church Still Cares
I hate when I don’t get to say goodbye. It leaves loose ends that can create awkwardness next time you see them. When it comes to students who have...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 18, 2018
6 Ways To Show Your Leaders Some Summer Loving
Do you miss your volunteers? It’s easy to lose touch with volunteers in the summer. You are on vacation, they are on vacation, your schedule is...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 16, 2018
authenticity
What I’m Learning About Student Leadership
With a van full of sleeping teens, and music quietly humming I started to wonder if we’d make it. The Ohio Turnpike isn’t the most scenic route, but...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 11, 2018
How Sensitive Leaders Can Get Better At Receiving Feedback
My wife reminds me that I’m a little sensitive. And that’s not because I can barely keep it together during a Hallmark commercial (Don’t judge). I’m...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 9, 2018
What To Do When Everyone Is In Summer Mode
I feel like everyone’s at the pool. Even people who have full-time jobs, I ask them, “What did you do this week?”
Christopher Wesley
Jul 2, 2018
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...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 27, 2018
attendance
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
blank canvas
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