Matter Conference 2013
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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
Send Them Off Ready
Every August I invite the recent high school grads for breakfast. It’s a tradition I’ve done the last four years as a little send off. We sit down,...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 12, 2013
Work Camp For Middle School Students
Today we wrap up another year of SMILE Work Camp. This camp is a week filled with service and fellowship for middle school students. For a long time...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 9, 2013
Expand Your Capacity
When my youngest son Benjamin was born my wife and I had to figure out how to expand our capacity. With two boys life went from wild to crazy. More…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 7, 2013
Communication
How To Gain A Greater Commitment From Volunteers
Last week I wrote a post about recruiting volunteers when you are in a pinch (click here). Getting the volunteers is one step, keeping them around is...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 5, 2013
Communication
Recruit Volunteers Quickly
I feel like summer flies by too quickly. Once August shows itself I immediately buckle down and look at what needs to be done before youth ministry...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 2, 2013
The Power Of Journaling
I didn’t always enjoy writing, so the idea of journaling somewhat revolted me. When my mom handed me a journal my freshman year of college I thought...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 31, 2013
Build Your Numbers
Starting out I was consistently jealous of other churches and their attendance numbers. It didn’t matter how long the youth minister had been at that...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 29, 2013
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How To Properly Prepare For A Meeting
I hate to say that there have been many times when an alert pops up on my computer reminding me that I’m not prepared for a meeting that is supposed…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 26, 2013