How To Really Enjoy Vacation: Something all youth ministers should do
It appears that for the next couple of weeks we’ll be missing staff members here and there due to vacation. Some people are heading to the beach,...
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Why Your Ministry Needs To Know What To Say And How To Say It
When I was a kid my cousins from Italy came to the United States to visit and tour. The largest challenge of their trip was the fact that they did…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 19, 2011
Kill Them With Kindess: 5 steps to battle criticism
Whenever someone starts a comment, “You aren’t going to like me saying this.” 99 out of 100 times they are being blatantly honest. In fact those...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 18, 2011
Scary Elephants: Acknowledging what can’t be ignored
It’s the beginning of the week and you are not looking forward to going into work because you know IT awaits you. Maybe IT’S hidden in that stack of...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 17, 2011
The 5 Step Meeting
Last night was exciting because I got to eat tacos. Actually, it was really exciting because I got to meet with our family ministry leaders. Lisa...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 14, 2011
The Hardest Part Of Your Job
My heart pounds faster, my throat closes up, what feels like an allergic reaction is really anxiety building over the tasks and projects that seem...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 13, 2011
Convincing Parents That There Is Someone Better Than You
I feel like I’m hearing it more than usual, “Can you help my child? They’re dealing with a lot and they need someone to talk to.” It’s a loaded...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 12, 2011
Losing Teens After The Trip
When I was a teenager I went on a retreat about an hour or two away from home. It was a good time; however, the strongest memory from that trip…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 11, 2011
What You Need For Ministry Breakthrough
Anytime I get to treat myself to diner food is a good time. Last week I had lunch with a fellow youth worker and all we did was share life….
Christopher Wesley
Jul 10, 2011
Why Creativity Lacks In Your Ministry And This Title
I could never be an artist. Well, I could but I would starve to death and that wouldn’t be cool. I do love to write, but like most writers I…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 7, 2011
Why Money Management Matters In Ministry
I apologize, I believe I forgot to wish some of you a Happy New Fiscal Year this past Friday. Maybe your fiscal year ends in December, but at my...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 6, 2011
3 Steps To Take After The Holiday
Like me some of you are hurting from all the hamburgers, hot dogs and other junk you championed over the weekend…maybe not? It’s hard to have a long...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 5, 2011