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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
3 Steps You Need To Take To Develop Student Leaders In The Local Parish
We were full of energy and excitement as the bus headed back to Maryland. It had been a great weekend for our teens learning what it meant to be one…
Christopher Wesley
Dec 24, 2019
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GUEST POST: Tis The Season To Keep Us Going
If you were to try to explain to a youth leader that Advent is…
Christopher Wesley
Dec 19, 2019
Is Guilt Preventing You From Building Your Ministry Team?
In front of me was a parent searching for something to do; however, her time was limited. She couldn’t serve at our programs or in the evenings; the...
Christopher Wesley
Dec 17, 2019
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GUEST POST: Can You Have A Great Ministry Without A Good Diet?
“Put your oxygen mask on before helping others”. We all know you can’t help…
Christopher Wesley
Dec 12, 2019