asking for help

How To Find The Help You Need

It was the end of the night, and the last of the teens were leaving the program. As I looked at the mess left behind, I thought to myself, “I’m…

Christopher Wesley Sep 21, 2021
benefits in the Church

Is Paid Ministry A Problem?

I got into youth ministry for the money. I had just completed a year of missionary work with the Jesuit Volunteers, and I was looking for a job. I...

Christopher Wesley Sep 14, 2021

3 Keys To Investing In Your Ministry Team

As we went out to dinner, my team was on cloud nine. The conference had ended, and all they could talk about was how excited they were to take what…

Christopher Wesley Aug 31, 2021
accompaniment

Should This Year Be About Parents?

This year will be a first. It’ll be the first time I lead a youth ministry with my own child being a part of it. He and I have already…

Christopher Wesley Aug 24, 2021

Understanding Your Motivational Drive

My position has evolved over the last year. In addition to youth ministry, I’ve been taking on responsibilities in children’s ministry. This is not...

Christopher Wesley Aug 18, 2021

Are You Moving Through Your Mission Field

As we open registration for the fall, there is a lot of excitement to get the ball rolling on programming. To once again see teens regularly,...

Christopher Wesley Aug 12, 2021
adaptable leadership

How Will The Delta Variant Impact Your Ministry?

While the summer unwinds, my heart is filled with gratitude that our parish could bring back some regular programming. There was a sense of hope and...

Christopher Wesley Aug 10, 2021
Apple TV

Ted Lasso The Ministry Leader

Disclaimer. This post might contain some spoilers—season 2 of Ted Lasso premiers Friday, July 23, 2021, on Apple+TV. I’m a casual soccer fan. I’ll...

Christopher Wesley Jul 23, 2021
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