How To Recruit Volunteers Without Leaving The House
A big question I get these days is, “How do I recruit volunteers while I’m stuck at home?” It’s a challenging question because our exposure to others...
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Is Your Youth Ministry Physically Healthy?
I took a deep breath and said a little prayer, “God, don’t let this button snap off my pants.” As much as I hated to admit it, my ice cream…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 9, 2020
Is Your Ministry Built On Privilege?
As a white man who grew up in an affluent area of the country, I have to remind myself often that I’m privileged. There are decisions I’ve never had...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 7, 2020
What Should Remote Ministry Look Like?
We all got a taste of remote learning these last few months. If you have kids, you saw schools adapt their classrooms and school work into digital...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 2, 2020
What’s Fueling Your Leadership?
When you think about the qualities of a leader, what comes to your mind? I typically get responses like CREATIVITY, HUMILITY, and COURAGE. Maybe a...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 30, 2020
brokenness
Are You Willing To Make Your Ministry Uncomfortable?
I’m trying to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s not a feeling I enjoy, but it’s necessary if I’m going to be the best leader...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 25, 2020
How Live Streaming Is A Huge Opportunity For Youth Ministry
Youth ministers are notorious for wearing multiple hats. Over the last few months, as more and more parishes adopt and adapt to live streaming Mass,...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 23, 2020
Why This Summer Should Be Different
They took the netting off of our neighborhood park’s playground. It’s just in time for summer. It’s been nice to see some things open up, and even if...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 18, 2020
accompany
Why You Can’t Wait For Teens To Return To The Church
I no longer expect teens to come back to church. Some teens will go back, and as things open up, I’ve seen a few familiar faces at Mass, but I…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 16, 2020
Communication
Why Ministry Leaders Need To Talk To Strangers
I sighed as I looked at the list. I’m so bad at making cold calls to strangers. One, I can’t see the person’s expression, and I don’t know what I’m…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 9, 2020
change
Are You Afraid Of The Change That Must Happen?
s There are some nights I feel completely overwhelmed. As I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling fan, wide awake, I wonder, “How am I going to fix...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 4, 2020
Why Racism Is A Ministry Issue
Marathon Youth Ministry exists to create healthier leaders and stronger ministry structures that will commission the younger generation of disciples...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 2, 2020