The Secret To Growing Your Numbers

It was a difficult time. A year had gone by and the same 6 teens from the student band were the only ones coming every week to our student program….

Christopher Wesley Oct 8, 2014
Communication

Where You Should Set Your Expectations

A part of youth ministry is disappointment. Volunteers will quit when you are already short staffed. Teenager who are growing in faith will hit...

Christopher Wesley Oct 6, 2014

5 Steps To Producing Disciples

It breaks my heart when I learn about a former student that has walked away from the church. Questions of, “How did this happen?” and “What could I...

Christopher Wesley Oct 3, 2014

Don’t Miss Out On Matter Conference 14

The Matter Conference at Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland is November 6th and 7th. It’s one of the highlights of our years because it’s a...

Christopher Wesley Oct 1, 2014
advocating youth ministry

5 Steps To Get Students Serving Inside The Church

Every youth minister feels the pressure to have a high energy youth program in their church. But, if you really want the next generation active and...

Christopher Wesley Sep 29, 2014
Communication

What It Looks Like To REALLY Partner With Parents

Even as a parent I still find serving other parents a little overwhelming. One moment they can seem pleasant, the next moment it feels like they are...

Christopher Wesley Sep 26, 2014
accountability

Why Who You Know Matters

I used to cringe at the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” It makes like life sound like a popularity contest. Almost as if...

Christopher Wesley Sep 24, 2014

Why Volunteers Leave Your Program

Losing a volunteer is never easy. It does not matter the reason because it can always feel personal. The question you need to answer is, “Is there...

Christopher Wesley Sep 22, 2014
apperances

Where Every Detail Matters

We can feel like so much needs to get done that we will just let the details suffer. But, that’s not the healthiest approach to have in ministry. In...

Christopher Wesley Sep 19, 2014

5 Time Savers To Maximize Your Capacity

Time is precious, yet we mismanage it all the time. With more time we could reach more teenagers. With more time we could build a better program....

Christopher Wesley Sep 17, 2014
Communication

How To Embrace The Power Of Feedback

I got an email from a parent I had never met with the title YOUR PROGRAM. I wanted to hide from it, because I assumed, “This is going to be…

Christopher Wesley Sep 15, 2014

4 Hurdles Small Groups Must Overcome

You know small groups have a huge impact on your ministry. The idea of starting a program is daunting. But, the real hurdles come when you lead one....

Christopher Wesley Sep 12, 2014
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