How To Talk To Teens About Sex
Our church just wrapped up a message series on sex we called A Way Forward (To learn more go HERE). It’s not the first time we talked about the...
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bend the rules
When And How Far Should You Bend?
One challenge every leader faces is when to bend and when to stand firm. You don’t want to seem unruly but then again protecting the integrity of...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 18, 2015
audience
What Should Impact Your Content
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of buying the next big curriculum package. Promises of better content with incredible quality tell us,...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 16, 2015
4 Steps To Using Your Time Wisely
One of the keys to a growing ministry is how efficiently and effectively it’s run. Granted things do not need to be perfect, but they should be done...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 13, 2015
Why Children’s Ministry Matters
Without youth ministry the local church will suffer. But, if you do not have a healthy children’s ministry there is no way your youth ministry will...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 11, 2015
conflict
How To React When Questioned By Others
Leading a youth ministry can get personal. You pour your time, effort and energy into making it the best experience possible. But then your...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 9, 2015
Communication
Where Discipline Pays Off
I used to get angry when people critiqued my speaking ability. They said I would speak too long, or I made too many points. The truth was that I...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 6, 2015
Do You Know The Cost Of Your Ministry?
In a few weeks your church will be talking about the budget for the next fiscal year. The question you need to answer is, “Are you prepared?” Being...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 4, 2015
Get The Most From Your Volunteer Ministers
At a certain point your leadership will reach it’s limits. It can be confusing because you will work harder and longer only to plateau. To take...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 2, 2015
3 Roles Youth Ministers Try To Push Away
You went into your youth ministry position thinking your roles and responsibilities would be solely on the teens. You learn that they are more than...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 30, 2015
authenticity
How To Balance Fun And Discipleship
We’re led to believe that youth ministry that’s too much fun is simply entertainment. And a youth ministry that is all about theology is boring and...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 28, 2015
What Your Meeting Needs To Be Effective
You work hard at reminding people to come to your meetings and it doesn’t seem to work. No matter how much you stress them importance it just doesn’t...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 26, 2015