Why First Impressions Matter

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s something I was told as a child, it’s something I’ve told my own kids but the reality is we do. When it…

Christopher Wesley Jun 17, 2015
accountability

Take The Time To Invest In Yourself

When I hit this time of year I feel like I’ve just crossed a finish line. It’s that natural feeling of the grind being over and this desire to check…

Christopher Wesley Jun 15, 2015
Communication

5 Steps To Healthy And Fun Youth Ministry

I’m someone who loves to laugh and have a good time. I’m also someone who doesn’t like to waste time. If I’m ever in that situation the first...

Christopher Wesley Jun 12, 2015
Communication

Why Cohesiveness Is Key

In high school I was on a baseball team that couldn’t win even if we paid the other team to forfeit. We had talent, and skill, we just lacked...

Christopher Wesley Jun 10, 2015

Matter 15 Conference Registration Is Open

I love November. On top of my birthday and Thanksgiving it’s got one of my favorite events: THE MATTER CONFERENCE. And registration for Matter 15...

Christopher Wesley Jun 8, 2015

Raise Funds Without Fundraising

Summer is filled with trips, camps and experiences that are life changing. Summer is also filled with trips, camps and experiences that cost money....

Christopher Wesley Jun 5, 2015

What A Winning Youth Ministry Team Looks Like

People will join a team that’s winning. It’s because winning feels good and is filled with success. If you want people to join your ministry team you...

Christopher Wesley Jun 3, 2015
community health

How To Avoid Competing With Other Youth Ministries

It constantly felt like a competition. People would ask, “Did you hear the great things the church down the road is doing?” I felt threatened. I...

Christopher Wesley Jun 1, 2015
accountability

Dealing With Discouragement

On the latest Rebuilt podcast, Tom Corcoran and I respond to an email from a listener regarding a frustrating situation. This person wants to grow,...

Christopher Wesley May 29, 2015
adaptability

Thinking Steps And Not Programs

In the book 7 Practices of Effective Ministry Andy Stanley stresses that churches need to think steps and not programs. Youth ministry needs to do...

Christopher Wesley May 25, 2015

Going Beyond The Youth Room

Youth ministry programming is only half the job of a youth minister. To truly grow disciples of Jesus Christ you need to know how to make the next...

Christopher Wesley May 22, 2015
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