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...
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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
It’s Not About The Weekend Anymore
I used to believe that ministry was all about the weekend. It was on the weekend where life change happened, and that’s where we needed to direct...
Christopher Wesley
May 28, 2020
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Recruit Volunteers
It felt silly to ask, but I did it anyway. A few weeks ago, I sent out an email to my team to ask, “Are you still on board for…
Christopher Wesley
May 26, 2020
How To Move From Urgent To Important
As I left the office that afternoon, I texted my wife, “It looks like everything is closing down.” It was the Friday before quarantine began in...
Christopher Wesley
May 21, 2020
calendaring
GUEST POST: God Is Speaking to Me Through My Google Calendar
When my boss suggested we just delete everything on our church calendar, my heart dropped. I am a terminal digital packrat and not an organized one....
Christopher Wesley
May 19, 2020
anxiety
I’m Not Ready To Reopen, Are You?
When I first heard that states were lifting the stay at home mandate, I thought to myself, “That seems too soon.” but it didn’t bother me because...
Christopher Wesley
May 14, 2020
Are We Giving Teens The Right Content?
“We’re giving teens the answers to questions they don’t even have.” That comment was made at a recent online gathering I attended. We were discussing...
Christopher Wesley
May 12, 2020
How We Make Relational Ministry Impossible
“After the program, tonight, can you drive James home?” The parent was a friend and needed a favor. He couldn’t pick up his son, who was in my...
Christopher Wesley
May 7, 2020