Technology Driven Youth Ministry

I’m someone who spends a decent amount of time with technology for blogging, work and personal use. It’s a tool that I’ve utilized to better my life...

Christopher Wesley Sep 9, 2013

Your Responsibilities As A Youth Minister

One thing that I’ve learned over the last 9 years of youth ministry is that if I’m not careful my responsibilities can pile up. If I’m not careful...

Christopher Wesley Sep 6, 2013
accountability

Overcoming Stress

Tomorrow night our high school program kicks off. I’m excited with a little touch of stress. While I cannot wait to see all the high school students...

Christopher Wesley Sep 4, 2013

Discovering Rest

Labor Day is that last moment of rest before hitting the grind of the fall. It’s a day where my family grills great food, hangs out and just enjoys...

Christopher Wesley Sep 2, 2013
authority

Successful Systems To Strengthen Your Ministry

For a long time I would just take something successful and try to duplicate it in my ministry. Whether it was a game, message or piece of furniture I...

Christopher Wesley Aug 30, 2013

Guard Your Time

The last couple of weeks have been brutal as we get ready for a new season of student ministry.  Even though the day still has 24 hours it feels like…

Christopher Wesley Aug 28, 2013

Student Worship Band Starters

Last night I sat in on our student worship band’s practice. It was awesome to see how it’s grown in size, talent and maturity. The purpose of our...

Christopher Wesley Aug 26, 2013
accountability

Longevity In Ministry

Yesterday marked 9 years of professional ministry for me. In the longevity of my ministry a lot has changed for me both personally and...

Christopher Wesley Aug 23, 2013

Matter Conference 2013

I love conferences, especially ones focused on churches and their ministries. They have been opportunities for me to grow in my ministry, connect...

Christopher Wesley Aug 21, 2013

Losing A Generation

Last night we wrapped up a little experiment we called Hanging Out. It was a 6 week young adult ministry where we looked to taking the next...

Christopher Wesley Aug 19, 2013
Communication

Make Your Messages More Than Words

The first message I ever gave felt like a home run; however, it’s a little embarrassing when I reread it.  I had no point, I went on and on and…

Christopher Wesley Aug 16, 2013
Communication

Make Parents Your Allies

I had only been on the job for a few weeks when I received an angry phone call from a parent.  She was upset because I had not placed her…

Christopher Wesley Aug 14, 2013
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