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title: Having Fun With Ministers
description: I’m not sure how to take it when someone asks me, “Chris, you look serious.” and I respond, “What I can’t be serious?” and then at that point they laugh…
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# [Having Fun With Ministers](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/blog/having-fun-with-ministers)

 Written by [Christopher Wesley](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/blog/author/christopher-wesley) | May 1, 2011 11:30:00 AM

I’m not sure how to take it when someone asks me, *“Chris, you look serious.”* and I respond, “What I can’t be serious?” and then at that point they laugh at me.  For me to be serious is a little odd, because I like to have fun, especially with my ministers.  In fact having fun with our team is a responsibility that should not be overlooked.  Having fun builds camaraderie, it breaks tension and shows investment especially if you:  
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- **Show Them What You Find Fun** – Sometimes ministry needs to be run like a business, but then it also needs to be a like a family.  Believe it or not your ministers want to get to know you, so why not show them what you think is fun.  For me I love to cook for my team, I need to do it more, but I have fun feeding those that I love.  
- **Do What They Find Fun** – This is a great way to invest in someone serving in your ministry.  Find out what they like and do it with them.  You never know you might discover something new.  I love when my ministers introduce me to new music, give me books they enjoyed or invite me on trips that bring them joy.  I once went camping in the Adirondack Mountains with two ministers, it was 20 below zero and it was a blast.
- **Do Something Challenging** – Sometimes fun means growing together and accomplishing a feat.  Whether it’s a retreat, or a competitive game, try something together that will help you grow.  When you look back you may realize how rewarding it is to overcome a challenge together.  A few years back I ran and trained for a marathon with one, he smoked me but it was good to see him succeed.

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Ministers don’t have to be your best friends, but you do need to give them authentic and real attention.  I know some of us might say, *“I can’t do something fun with everyone, there just isn’t enough time”* but we need to squash that perspective.  When you can treat them like individuals and not replaceable parts you create a priceless investment.

**What fun stuff do you do with your ministers?**  
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