How Many Hours Do You Work?
I’m enjoying this time right now because as we approach Easter the responsibilities on my plate have subsided…for the moment. In a few weeks things...
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How To Make Enemies With Parents
Went to a parent’s meeting that turned into a lynch mob last week. It totally got off on the wrong foot and immediately my compassion kicked in for...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 11, 2011
Ministry Audibles: Why You Should Change It Up
“I don’t know what to pray about.” I could feel his pain, if you don’t pray consistently it’s hard to open yourself up to God when put on the spot….
Christopher Wesley
Apr 10, 2011
What’s Said In Small Group Doesn’t Always Stay In Small Group
What’s the first thing you say to your group the first night you meet? Is it, “What’s said in small group stays in small group.”? Or do you add the…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 7, 2011
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How To Be Selfish
It’s going to be weird, you may not know what to do, but that’s okay. You might feel self conscience even a little guilty, but again that’s okay. As...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 6, 2011
You Can’t Torture Them: Handling disruptive teens
As the marker left my hand I knew it would end badly. 1/2 an inch closer I would have had a blind middle school student in my small group. I…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 5, 2011
Before You Set That Car On Fire
This time of year makes me think about all those college students who don’t know how to celebrate the victory of their school in any other way than...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 4, 2011
The Need For Patience
Back in 2002 I needed to take a flight from Denver to Newark to get home in time for New Years Eve. Unfortunately, due to a nasty blizzard I had…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 3, 2011
What Would You Do With $500?
I’m going to give you $500 right now…figuratively of course. And let me clarify it’s not going to you, it’s going to your student ministry. I’ve...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 31, 2011
You Need To Give This More Time
I wrote about this two days ago and then a question was brought up in a post I wrote for ym360 and it got me thinking, “How much time do…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 30, 2011
Are You Glad When It’s Done?
What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when the night is over? “So glad that’s done.” or “Awesome night, can’t wait for next week.” You...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 29, 2011
Why You’ve Failed Your Values
I’m going to be transparent. I was reviewing some old posts in Marathon Youth Ministry when I came across the importance of prayer in your ministry....
Christopher Wesley
Mar 28, 2011