Are You Tired Of Youth Ministers Leaving The Church?
Recently I sat down at a table with some youth ministers after an event when someone mentioned that they were celebrating three years in ministry. We...
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Why You And Your Ministry Need A Day Away
It was a classically beautiful morning-after as I began the 300-mile trek from my…
Christopher Wesley
May 27, 2019
Making It Matter For Middle School: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 08 w/ Kristen Fisher
Some of us get chills when we think about our middle school years. Awkward physical changes and an increase in our insecurities. Do people like us?...
Christopher Wesley
May 23, 2019
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Why Your Confirmation Preparation Needs An Enrollment Process
We were still a few months out from Confirmation Mass, but there was so much information missing about our candidates it was proving to be a problem....
Christopher Wesley
May 22, 2019
burnout
How To Keep Going After A Busy Season Without Burning Yourself Out
The first bite was incredible. As I downed my giant bowl of ice cream, I let out a sigh of relief. Confirmation Mass was a success. The last major...
Christopher Wesley
May 20, 2019
adaptability
How To Go With The Flow: The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 07 w/ Tom Pounder
There is a lot to figure out when it comes to doing youth ministry for the long haul. You need to remain adaptable, know your boundaries, and how to...
Christopher Wesley
May 16, 2019
4 Questions To Ask In A High Stressed Situation With Parents
The youth group had ended, and I had two students, two parents, my wife,…
Christopher Wesley
May 15, 2019
How Are You Investing In Student Leadership?
It was a long drive, but we made it. As we popped out of our minivans, I said to our teens, you have 10 minutes to get settled, and then…
Christopher Wesley
May 13, 2019
The Rules To Holding A Productive Team Meeting
My wife got up and walked out of the meeting. When our son was 18 months, his daycare was transitioning ownership. To talk about the changes they...
Christopher Wesley
May 8, 2019
abilities
Does Having A Graduate Degree In Ministry Matter?
When people ask me about my educational background, I hesitate before responding. I don’t have reason to, I went to a great high school and a...
Christopher Wesley
May 6, 2019
Have You Had Confirmation Lobster? The YM Transfer Podcast Episode 06 w/ Dan Harms
We’re all passionate about Confirmation, but when it comes to the preparation we totally stall. In many ways, we’ve approached preparing for the...
Christopher Wesley
May 2, 2019
clothing
Does It Matter What You Wear?
I was nervous to ask, but I knew I had to, “Is there a certain dress attire you expect?” My future pastor replied, “We expect that you know how to…
Christopher Wesley
May 1, 2019