3 Reactionary Mistakes I Made To The COVID-19 Pandemic
There was smoke coming from the oven, as I ran over to save the pizza I was baking it didn’t occur to me what would happen next. I opened up…
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balance
Be Careful Because Virtual Ministry Can Still Burn You Out
As we checked in over Google Hangout, my coworker exclaimed, “I think I’ve had a little too much screentime.” We all jumped in and agreed we were...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 19, 2020
calendaring
How To Reprioritize When Your World Has Been Flipped Upside Down
I’ve worked from home before, and I’ve worked from home with kids present, but this felt different. Yesterday was completely different because...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 17, 2020
Communication
How To Handle The Impact COVID-19 Can Have On Your Ministry?
We were stuck in our house for a full week. At first, the ability to binge-watch Netflix was a treat, but there is only so much television until you...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 12, 2020
apprenticeship
Why Now Is The Time To Start Replacing Yourself
I missed about three weeks of programs. I had been away because of my wedding and honeymoon, and when I returned, I learned that no one died and the...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 10, 2020
The Essential Qualities Of A Healthy Small Group
Once in a while, I’ll see a former student on social media or run into them at a gym. I’ll ask them how they are doing, and the connection they…
Christopher Wesley
Mar 5, 2020
Communication
How Networking Belongs In Your Ministry
It wasn’t what I had expected; however, it was working out perfectly. A young adult had approached our table during the parish ministry fair to learn...
Christopher Wesley
Mar 3, 2020
5 Qualities Every Adult In Your Ministry Needs
It was a Friday afternoon, and my phone was ringing. I don’t typically get calls from volunteers on a Friday, but something told me to pick up. It...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 27, 2020
How To Make Sense Of A Busy Schedule
Every day when I look at my phone is like playing a distorted lottery. Chances are my calendar will be filled with meetings and obligations I agreed...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 25, 2020
How Are You Working On Yourself This Lent?
“When was the last time you went on a retreat?” I had a hard time answering my friend’s question. He was asking the question because he saw something...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 18, 2020
Communication
Be Warned Of Buzz Words
ACCOMPANIMENT. It’s the hottest new word out there. If you can drop it into a paragraph at least five times, you sound like a ministry wizard....
Christopher Wesley
Feb 13, 2020
Brokeness
Are You Ready To Share Your Brokenness?
I needed a glass of water. My lips were so dry that it was hard to talk, but I didn’t want to stop because what I wanted to share needed…
Christopher Wesley
Feb 11, 2020