First Steps In Youth Ministry
I had no idea what my first steps in youth ministry should be. Walking into the office that first week was intimidating. My only experience of youth...
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How Are You Helping Hurting Teens?
Nothing is harder in youth ministry than serving hurting teens. Growing up I was one of them during my parent’s divorce. I hit some dark moments that...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 8, 2013
Build The Perfect Work Week
When I first started in youth ministry my work week was a mess. I had little professional experience, I wasn’t married and really had no firm office...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 6, 2013
Communication
Do You Have Youth Ministry Synergy?
I was the goalie for my 7th grade lacrosse team , which meant a lot of responsibility. On top of stopping welt producing shots, I needed to make sure...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 4, 2013
Communication
Improve Your Speaking
Worst time to give me advice is right after a message. I’m tired, drained and I just want to go home; but this is what this one volunteer did. He…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 1, 2013
Book Review
A Review of Rebuilt by Michael White and Tom Corcoran
As someone who works in a church, it’s been difficult to watch family and friends step away. I used to be angry with them, wondering, “How could they...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 27, 2013
Blog Series
Youth Ministry Mentoring Part 2
Last Friday I wrote a post about the importance of youth ministry mentoring. If you are new to youth ministry, mentoring will help you break into the...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 25, 2013
Blog Series
Youth Ministry Mentoring
Recently I wrote a post for Aaron Helman over at Smarter Youth Ministry regarding lessons that I’ve learned throughout the tenure of my youth...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 22, 2013
change
Can You Make A Change?
After three years of youth ministry I had a hard conversation with my pastor and associate to the pastor. It was about the struggling high school...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 20, 2013
chaos
How To Put Out Fires In Youth Ministry
Almost burned the house down the other day. It wasn’t like I was playing with matches, in fact, I was trying to cook a nice meal. Unfortunately, I...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 18, 2013
administrative work
Get Past Your Professional Blind Spots
Ministry is a big job, and it’s built upon a pile of diverse and crazy tasks that require a dozen different skill sets. None of us are born with a…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 15, 2013
When You Need To Step Down
Like many people I was totally surprised by the Pope’s resignation this past Monday. To step away from a level of leadership takes a lot of courage....
Christopher Wesley
Feb 13, 2013