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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
authenticity
4 Keys To Building Authentic Relationships Through Your Ministry
While each teen in your community is different there is probably one thing they have in common. Every teen in your community desires to be connected...
Christopher Wesley
May 27, 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
agenda
6 Steps To Effective Meetings
You’ve probably walked out of a meeting before thinking, “That was a waste of my time.” The meeting either ran too long or lacked purpose. You feel...
Christopher Wesley
May 20, 2015
balance
Balancing The Personal And Professional
If you are in ministry there will be times when your job leaks into personal life. And then there will be times when your personal life will leak...
Christopher Wesley
May 18, 2015
How To Give Students A Good First Impression
The new teens walking into your ministry are looking to make a good first impression. They want to fit in and know they matter. They are also...
Christopher Wesley
May 15, 2015
Communication
What You Need To Do To Get Your Message Heard
I was recently asked, “What form of communication do you use to communicate with teens?” I replied, “As many forms as possible.” The number one...
Christopher Wesley
May 13, 2015
What To Do With Disruptive Teens
It seems to always happen at the worst moment possible. You know the moment you want everyone tuned into God. Maybe it’s during your message, or a...
Christopher Wesley
May 11, 2015