burnout
Signs That Things Aren’t Right
I had just thrown up in my mouth and had to use all my might to swallow it back down. In high school I could ride a hundred roller coasters…
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What To Do When Things Have To Change Last Minute
No matter how many times I hit refresh on my browser there was no chance of the forecast improving. Yesterday, my peers and I had to pull an audible...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 4, 2011
application
Truth That Leads To Something Bigger
It was a homerun moment, something unexpected; yet, powerful. Throughout the day the students worked on a farm dedicated to helping women in...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 3, 2011
Outsourced vs. Designing Your Own Work Camp
My neck is burning because I forgot to put suntan lotion on it. Fortunately, that was the only downside of a great day of work camp. Yesterday began...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 2, 2011
The Hardest Part Of Camp
The hardest part of a marathon is training for the marathon. It’s not the 20th mile or getting to the start line on time, it’s the mornings when you...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 1, 2011
Read This Post To Enhance Creativity And Then Go Outside
Have you ever sat down at your computer to write out a talk or email and next thing you know an hour has passed by and nothing is on your…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 31, 2011
Is There Enough Room In Your Life?
You get your money’s worth at a buffet if you go up at least three times. I’m pretty good at getting to the third plate because it’s about pacing....
Christopher Wesley
Jul 28, 2011
Why I’m In This For The Long Haul
In my first summer of youth ministry I took a group of middle school students to a work camp that had a profound impact on my life as a teenager….
Christopher Wesley
Jul 27, 2011
bitterness
Signs You’re Becoming Bitter
I’ve become aware that during times of stress (personal or professional) that I have to be on top of my heart. Working with me during times of high...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 26, 2011
Is Your Ministry All Talk?
If you are a leader one of the most (if not the most) important part of your job is communication. And while what you communicate is important all of...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 25, 2011
3 Questions That Empower Your Teens
This summer has been full of meetings, trips and recruiting ministers. It’s been a most productive summer but I know once July starts to wind down...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 24, 2011
blogging
6 Tips To Consistent Blogging
I don’t talk about it much because honestly as a youth minister it’s not something that’s required of our jobs. I don’t talk about my blogging...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 21, 2011