Why Your Volunteers Need Job Descriptions
As I spoke to students, I couldn’t help but notice two 6th graders chatting. It was something I could typically talk through, but they proceeded to...
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What Are You Made Of? The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 14 w/ Tony Vasinda
What are your strengths? What moves you towards your goals? As leaders, it’s important to know why you do what you do and how you function best. In...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 19, 2019
Communication
How Are You Molding A Student Leadership Culture In Your Parish?
Ten hours in a car with five teenagers might sound like someone’s nightmare, but for me, it’s worth the investment. Every year I’m looking for ways...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 17, 2019
What’s Fueling Your Leadership?
As I drove away from the beach I started to get choked up. It wasn’t the sunset in the rearview mirror, nor the joy-filled memories that were formed...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 15, 2019
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A Catholic Evangelist: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 13 w/ Amanda Vernon
Are you a Catholic Evangelist? If everything you do is about sharing the Gospel and letting people know they have a Lord that loves them, then you...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 12, 2019
Why Every Youth Minister Needs Mentors, Coaches and Teams
Who do you go to when you face a challenge? As someone who has 15 years under his belt, I’m a mess when I try to troubleshoot on my own….
Christopher Wesley
Jul 11, 2019
Communication
Does Your Family Love Your Ministry Job?
I had to go back to work, and I could tell my son didn’t understand because, in his mind, I had been at work all day while he was at…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 8, 2019
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Best Practices For Navigating A Youth Ministers Work Week
As I entered the office the question that popped into my head was, “Where is everyone?” Was it a holiday? Were they all hiding from me? Or was there...
Christopher Wesley
Jul 3, 2019
Communication
Should Youth Ministers Be Available 24/7?
I forgot to set up my away message on my email. At first, I didn’t think it was a big deal, but I could see that to one parent in…
Christopher Wesley
Jul 1, 2019
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The Youth Ministry Alchemist: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 12 w/ Edmund Mitchell
It’s not easy to create something from scratch, you need imagination and grit. It means the willingness to fail, but also see those moments as...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 27, 2019
A Big Reason Youth Ministry Leaders Struggle To Grow
In the event of a decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you…If you are traveling with a child or someone who requires...
Christopher Wesley
Jun 26, 2019
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How To Help Your Former Teens Grow After High School
Every year I sat at the front of the diner hoping that at least one teen would show up to grab a bite to eat and say goodbye before heading…
Christopher Wesley
Jun 24, 2019