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Partway through my leave following the birth of my second kid, I finally cracked…
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community building
Who To Connect With So That You Can Have A Bigger Impact In The Community
Their eyes were wide with confusion. Their expressions asked, “What’s Chris doing here?” To show them that I was real I waved and in response they...
Christopher Wesley
Feb 4, 2020
big picture thinking
Why You Need To Start Thinking Strategically About Your Ministry
As I was leaving the gym, a young woman approached me and asked, “Are you Chris Wesley, the youth minister?” She looked familiar, and then suddenly,...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 28, 2020
Guest Post: The Power of A Single Goal
One April, I came across a document that had a bold, comprehensive set of…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 23, 2020
How To Start Cultivating Leadership Within The Young Church
Every so often, I get a request that asks, “Chris, is there any way my teen to help at the parish? They need service hours for school.” I used to…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 21, 2020
Why You Need a Professional Growth Plan For Your Ministry
What are you reading? Besides this post. What books are you reading (or listening to) to help you grow as a leader? When was the last time you went...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 16, 2020
How Well Does Your Parish Council Know You?
As we sat down for breakfast, I found myself being peppered with all sorts of questions. I was a little nervous because I had never had someone from...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 14, 2020
Three Qualities You Want From Your Volunteers
I couldn’t believe my eyes. As teens walked into our ministry, one of my volunteers was to the side reading a book. She didn’t look up as people...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 9, 2020
4 Things You Should Ask Before You Accept That Youth Ministry Position
When I decided to start over, it wasn’t as simple as finding another parish. From the outside, some churches look like they are highly successful,...
Christopher Wesley
Jan 7, 2020
How To Reconnect With Your Team After The Break
I don’t like to open up my inbox the day I come back from a break. Sorting through what’s junk and what needs my attention is painful, but what has…
Christopher Wesley
Jan 2, 2020
back to work
How To Get The Momentum Going After The Holidays
If I see one more sugar cookie, I’m going to feel sick. While it’s fun to indulge during the holidays, it can also be a little dangerous. Sleeping...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 31, 2019
advocates
How To Reach Your Goals Without Having To Set Them
Whether you are a New Year’s resolution type of person or not setting goals is an excellent way of moving your ministry forward. Goals are like mile...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 26, 2019