Why You Might Be The Problem
“You say you want us to do something and then you go ahead and do it yourself.” She was right. I was the reason people weren’t helping. I wanted them…
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Communication
How To Make Your Position Full Time
A few months back I had a young woman ask me, “How do I convince my pastor to make my position full time?” I sensed frustration on the end. She…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 21, 2014
What You Need To Know Before You Get Married
There is no union so precious and so fruitful between husband and wife as that of holy devotion, in which they should mutually lead and sustain each...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 18, 2014
boldness
How To Stop Being A People Pleaser
Click. “Hello?” A not so happy parent had just hung up on me. They wanted to see if their child could opt out of the Confirmation retreat because of...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 16, 2014
4 Steps That Will Keep Bringing Teens Back
I’m not a great small group leader. I own the conversation and ask too many closed ended questions. Despite my shortcomings the guys in my small...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 14, 2014
How To Endure Difficult Seasons Of Ministry
Some nights I just want to drown my face in a Chick-fil-a Cookies & Creme Milkshake. Those nights usually come in the midst of a season where youth...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 11, 2014
Communication
How To Speak With Authority
I was jealous. In my third year of ministry we booked a guest speaker on purity. Everyone was engaged and into it. I couldn’t believe it. I would...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 9, 2014
How To Increase Your Salary
Money can stress me out. I don’t like that it does, but when something breaks or a life change that involves money happens, I can freak out. I love...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 7, 2014
5 Qualities Of A Successful Small Group
There’s only a few weeks left with my senior guys small group. It’s sad because I’ve met with them at least once a week, every week for the last 4…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 4, 2014
Can You Have Too Much Fun?
I’m a huge fan of April Fools Day. I do everything from small little, “gotchas” to well thought out pranks. This year I switched around the contents...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 2, 2014
Communication
How To Advertise Your Youth Ministry
The first year we separated our Confirmation program from the regular high school ministry program numbers plummeted. Teenagers no longer had to...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 31, 2014
Communication
How To Take On The Competition
The days are longer and Spring is trying to bust through. This can only mean one thing…lacrosse season is here. While there is competition to our...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 28, 2014