Repost: How to Pause
Here’s a post I wrote two years ago, something to consider this Memorial Day: For many of us this a transition moment in our years. Schools are...
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agendas
Why Templates Are Important
I don’t like my time wasted. Unlike other things in life once time has gone by you cannot get it back. I went to a meeting not too long ago…
Christopher Wesley
May 24, 2013
Communication
How To Cultivate Team Unity
Yesterday we had our Family Ministry Retreat. A volunteer at our parish opened up his river house allowing for those of us in Children’s and Student...
Christopher Wesley
May 22, 2013
Communication
5 Basic Communication Practices
Communication is key. I learned this early on in my ministry when I couldn’t figure out why people weren’t responding to my messages, emails, etc. I...
Christopher Wesley
May 20, 2013
What’s Your Recruitment Plan For Volunteers?
Summer is unlike any other season in ministry. While we only shut things down for a few weeks, when we resume the format of our summer is slightly...
Christopher Wesley
May 17, 2013
The Power Of Patience
Early on when I started observing and studying successful churches I found myself growing frustrated. The problem was a lack of patience. I would see...
Christopher Wesley
May 15, 2013
accountability
The Fear Of Rejection
Rejection is like being punched in the gut. Air escapes you and a moment of panic invades the mind. It’s such an upsetting feeling it’s easy to...
Christopher Wesley
May 13, 2013
accountability
Healthy Habits For A Leader
I didn’t always consider myself a leader. Early on in youth ministry I saw myself as someone who was meant to just hang out with teenagers. As I grew...
Christopher Wesley
May 10, 2013
Are Your Teens Generous Givers?
I attended The Generosity Learning Experience hosted by Injoy Stewardship Solutions yesterday and it had me asking the question, “Are our teens...
Christopher Wesley
May 8, 2013
Essential Training For Your Volunteers
When a season of youth ministry ends we shut things down for a few weeks to plan, the upcoming year and reflect on the past one. It’s a time where…
Christopher Wesley
May 6, 2013
Review of Break Away Word Films
It’s easy for me as a youth minister to fall into the trap of, “I need more.” If I had more money, volunteers, time, etc. I could run a more…
Christopher Wesley
May 3, 2013
change
Initiating Change With Success
After attending my first church conference I was ready to make huge changes in my ministry. On the plane ride home I crafted a new strategy that...
Christopher Wesley
May 1, 2013