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Timing Is Everything
This past Saturday my family went to Hershey Park. It was a little bit of a risk because there was a huge rain storm making it’s way across the...
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How To Deal With Confrontation
Confrontation seems to always rear it’s ugly when you least expect it. Whether it’s in an email or done face to face it can put you in an awkward...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 23, 2013
Developing Leaders And Not Breaking The Bank
I’m blessed to be at a church that takes developing leaders seriouslly. We know that we can only do so much and if we aren’t growing leaders we...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 20, 2013
Don’t Forget Youth Ministry Is Fun
I’m happy to say there have only been a few moments in my youth ministry tenure where I’ve thought, “This is no longer fun.” It was during those...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 18, 2013
Communication
Getting People To Show Up
I get this sinking feeling the first few weeks of program, “Will anyone show up?” I don’t know why I worry like that because I have students telling...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 16, 2013
bold
Bold Volunteers Bold Ministry
Last Sunday was fall kickoff for our middle school program and the energy was thumping. The feedback I got from some of our volunteers was a mix of...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 13, 2013
attendance
Know Your Youth Ministry Stats
As a blogger I’m pretty addicted to my website stats. I want to know who is visiting, what is drawing them in, where they are reading from and why....
Christopher Wesley
Sep 11, 2013
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