Why You Aren’t The Only One Who Feels Lonely
Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges I see my clients battle. It’s a feeling of isolation that they describe as, “It just seems like no one...
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How To Deal With Difficult Volunteers
We’ve all hit those moments of desperation where we’ll take anyone willing to give their time to serve in the ministry. Sadly this approach rarely...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 14, 2017
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore The Details
One night as I was preparing for a night of ministry as teenagers began to arrive. As one teen approached he went to a door that I had not unlocked….
Christopher Wesley
Jun 12, 2017
How To Manage Your Time This Summer
I don’t know about you but I often fool myself into thinking summer is a time when I get a break. In fact, I often believed that lie my first couple...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 7, 2017
What’s Your Strategy For Getting Volunteers This Summer?
Summer brings different opportunities to your youth ministry. You can plan more trips and events. While people travel there is a little bit more...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 5, 2017
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How To Embrace Conflict At Work
You ever see that sign? You know the one that maybe isn’t directed at you, but it implies that you don’t know the obvious like, “Keep things clean”...
Christopher Wesley
May 31, 2017
Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day isn’t just a day we remember those who died for our country. It’s a day where we can reflect on the wonderful blessings that sacrifice...
Christopher Wesley
May 29, 2017
How To Prevent Teens From Leaving Church After They Leave Home
It’s heartbreaking when you learn a former teen is no longer going to church. You feel like a failure and wonder, “Could I have done something more?”...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 22, 2015
5 Ways To Come Alongside Of Parents
Parents used to scare me. I used to think they were out to get me because many interactions were filled with criticism, disappointment and stress....
Christopher Wesley
Jul 20, 2015
Why Youth Ministry Needs To Exists
It’s a moment many of us face if you’ve been in youth ministry more than a month. It’s that moment when you are getting into your car or your bed…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 17, 2015
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7 Tips To Maintain The Balance Between Home and Work
My heart sinks when I hear my son say, “Daddy, I miss when you are away.” Between retreats, conference, and now travel for the book it gets hard to...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 15, 2015
Never Design Another Flyer
Today, I’m happy to introduce a great resource for youth ministers. ParishDesigner.com is a service for youth ministers and parishes looking to...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 13, 2015