authenticity
Small Group Qualities
I’m not the best small group leader; yet, I enjoy them so much. As a member of an adult small group it’s made me a better husband, father, son and…
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Rebuilt Book Contest Winners
Just over two weeks ago my pastor Father Michael J. White and his associate Thomas W. Corcoran released their first book Rebuilt: Awakening the...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 13, 2013
accountability
Facing Spiritual Battle
Facing spiritual battle is a huge part of youth ministry. I’ll never forget the first time I had to deal with a teen in my ministry passing away. It...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 13, 2013
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...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 11, 2013
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