Leadership, Communication, Ministry Health, Spiritual Health & YM Systems and Structures
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,...
One April, I came across a document that had a bold, comprehensive set of…
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…
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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…
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...
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...
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…
If you were to try to explain to a youth leader that Advent is…
