Handling Fruit
I was outside a little bit yesterday (I should have been outside more) and I walked over to the vegetable garden that we built not too long ago. Two...
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Running in Groups
I know I shouldn’t be writing on such a beautiful day, especially for the 4th of July, but I’m at work for a little bit and thought it would be…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 4, 2009
Taking a Break
Today we have off from the office which is great considering this week and next are a little screwy. After coming back from retreat, then having a 3...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 2, 2009
Going Online
Right now I’m working on our new parents page and students page. One saying we’ve adopted at Nativity is, “You are your website.” And right now it...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 1, 2009
Clear and Intentional
I had a great conversation with Sue Zawodny this morning in regards to small groups in children’s programming. We aren’t looking to reformat anything...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 30, 2009
Who is I AM?
This weekend was surreal. The group of teens we traveled with to Ohio for the Confirmation retreat were a complete joy. They all seemed to bond...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 29, 2009
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VBS from a Youth Pastor’s Point of View Day 4
I’ve created a monster, teens are asking “How’s your chicken?”, now the little kids are asking, “How’s your chicken?” Just in case you haven’t picked...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 25, 2009
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VBS from a Youth Pastor’s Point of View Day 3
Another day of VBS and another day of hundreds of kids. I was in the back watching the opening session and it was great to see how the theater was…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 24, 2009
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VBS from a Youth Pastor’s Point of View Day 2
Vacation Bible School has been fun to scope out and it’s been nice getting to know the teens better. Of course I’ve been bribing my way into...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 23, 2009
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VBS from a Youth Pastor’s Point of View Day 1
There is like a gazillion little kids infesting the building this morning all due to Vacation Bible School’s Crocodile Dock. It’s actually awesome to...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 22, 2009
A Little Brainstorming
Yesterday I was at a planning meeting and I shamelessly plugged my blog and said that I would have my groups presentation posted. At the planning...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 21, 2009
Enjoying the Small Things
Last night a friend of mine invited a group of friends to watch her on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”. If you know my friend she is the perfect…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 18, 2009