5 Simple Steps To Recruit More Volunteers
I was not being simple. Instead of asking, “Will you get involved.” I was trying to use imagery and analogies to persuade this person to serve. My...
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5 Unhealthy Habits Every Leader Should Avoid
I love fried chicken and running. That’s not a good combination. Yes, running helps burn off fat and calories. But, fried chicken means working...
Christopher Wesley
May 14, 2014
Communication
4 Reasons To Say, “NO”
“Tone is the hardest part of saying no.” – Jonathan Price, Put That In Writing The word, “NO” holds a lot of power. It’s one that determines whether...
Christopher Wesley
May 12, 2014
analysis
How To Analyze Your Program
We had chips and salsa, so it had to be fun, right? I had called all my high school volunteer leaders together to analyze an entire year of high...
Christopher Wesley
May 9, 2014
Where Your Focus Should Be For Discipleship
I could finally breathe. Mass had started for our students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The focus was now on them. I could just sit back...
Christopher Wesley
May 7, 2014
advocates
3 Steps To Get Parents On Your Side
I was paranoid. In my first few years of youth ministry I could have sworn parents were out to get me. Almost every interaction felt like a fight. I...
Christopher Wesley
May 5, 2014
Why You Should Show Your Teens Tough Love
I grew up with four sisters. However, there is only so much drama I can take. I love my teens, I love them a lot and that’s why there are…
Christopher Wesley
May 2, 2014
How To Get Things Off Of Your Plate
I’m a moron. For some reason I allowed an already full plate to get out of control. This week I scheduled a book deadline, Confirmation Mass,...
Christopher Wesley
Apr 30, 2014
4 Signs Of A Qualified Volunteer
It was a moment of panic. We had 30 people sign up to get involved with ministry. It was fantastic, I was so excited and then I wondered, “What if…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 28, 2014
6 Goals To Set Before Summer Starts
It’s a little crazy. It’s like I blinked and the year is gone. I used to look forward to summers as a youth minister because it’s when I thought I…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 25, 2014
Why You Might Be The Problem
“You say you want us to do something and then you go ahead and do it yourself.” She was right. I was the reason people weren’t helping. I wanted them…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 23, 2014
Communication
How To Make Your Position Full Time
A few months back I had a young woman ask me, “How do I convince my pastor to make my position full time?” I sensed frustration on the end. She…
Christopher Wesley
Apr 21, 2014