Working Within Your Budget
Fiscal year has just begun and you’ve recently learned that your budget is not where it needs to be. The tendency is to lose hope, and gain anxiety....
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Introducing Marathon Youth Ministry One-On-One Coaching
There are times when I’m filled with anxiety, questions and concerns. What’s helped has been the ability to call someone on the phone, and meet with...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 1, 2015
3 Things We Unfairly Hold Against Teens
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “They just don’t care.” It’s a thought that comes from frustration, disappointment or just being burned out....
Christopher Wesley
Jun 29, 2015
Building a Core Leadership Team
If you want your ministry to grow you need to learn how to expand your capacity. The key factor to building your influence and increasing your impact...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 26, 2015
5 Steps To Learning Why Your Youth Ministry Exists
I have a five year old, which means he loves asking the question, “Why?” While it can get a little annoying it’s a question we need to be asking...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 24, 2015
Where You Need To Be Learning
When I was fresh out of college I knew everything. There was not one thing I did not know, at least that’s what I told myself. As a leader I…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 22, 2015
conversation starters
How To Create Healthier Small Groups Discussions
I used to obsess about small group curriculum. I was on the search for the content that would change lives and grow the church. The problem is that I...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 19, 2015
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