Your First 10 Years In Youth Ministry
Doug Fields’ excellent book Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry is a great road map to the often-bumpy territory of a novice youth minister’s...
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Christina Lamas
I’m Managing and I’m Blessed: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 18 w/ Christina Lamas
How are you doing? It’s a loaded question that we often respond with a simple answer, but deep down inside, there is a more profound feeling, and...
Christopher Wesley
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Why Your Ministry Needs To Be Mobile
As I headed up the driveway, I could see the whole family emerge from the house. It was a weird experience to be greeted by the family, but when you…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 18, 2020
Starting Over And Starting Right: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 17 w/ Kim McMillan
Why did you get involved in ministry? That’s a different story for each of us, and the journey that God calls each of us into is unique. No matter...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 13, 2020
How To Train Your Volunteers Remotely
It felt like our parents had just busted us. Standing at the door of our youth space was a teenager staring at us, confused. Most weeks, this...
Christopher Wesley
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Alpha USA
The Power Of A Healing Community: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 16 w/ Sarah Kaczmarek
We all have hurts in this world and nothing heals like God’s love. No one understands this better than my guest on the YM Transfer, Sarah Kaczmarek....
Christopher Wesley
Aug 6, 2020
Are You Able To Handle The Feedback To Lead?
It’s so much easier when people agree with me. I don’t have to worry about proving a point or getting buy-in. But the best part of people jumping on...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 4, 2020
April L. Diaz
Who’s Pouring Into You? The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 15 w/ April L. Diaz
Who is pouring into you? Coaching isn’t just for athletes and highly paid professionals because we all need someone to pour into us. So, who is...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 30, 2020
Why We All Need A Break
I’ve had my moments where I’ve thought about getting in my car and driving. Works stress on top of quarantine will do that to you. It’s been...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 28, 2020
Are You Mourning Youth Ministry This Fall?
I was chatting with one of our team members last week, and she said something that hit me hard, “Chris, youth ministers, and DRE’s are grieving the...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 23, 2020
This Fall You Need To Keep It Simple, Saint!
As we hurtle toward a fall season like none before, I find myself overwhelmed daily with the wealth of resources and possibilities at my fingertips....
Rena Black
Jul 21, 2020
Should Faith Formation Explore Subscription Kits?
My eyes glowed with excitement as I read the subject line, “Your first delivery is on the way!” We had just signed up for a fresh produce delivery...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 16, 2020