Your Responsibilities As A Youth Minister
One thing that I’ve learned over the last 9 years of youth ministry is that if I’m not careful my responsibilities can pile up. If I’m not careful...
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Overcoming Stress
Tomorrow night our high school program kicks off. I’m excited with a little touch of stress. While I cannot wait to see all the high school students...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 4, 2013
Discovering Rest
Labor Day is that last moment of rest before hitting the grind of the fall. It’s a day where my family grills great food, hangs out and just enjoys...
Christopher Wesley
Sep 2, 2013
authority
Successful Systems To Strengthen Your Ministry
For a long time I would just take something successful and try to duplicate it in my ministry. Whether it was a game, message or piece of furniture I...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 30, 2013
Guard Your Time
The last couple of weeks have been brutal as we get ready for a new season of student ministry. Even though the day still has 24 hours it feels like…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 28, 2013
Student Worship Band Starters
Last night I sat in on our student worship band’s practice. It was awesome to see how it’s grown in size, talent and maturity. The purpose of our...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 26, 2013
accountability
Longevity In Ministry
Yesterday marked 9 years of professional ministry for me. In the longevity of my ministry a lot has changed for me both personally and...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 23, 2013
Matter Conference 2013
I love conferences, especially ones focused on churches and their ministries. They have been opportunities for me to grow in my ministry, connect...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 21, 2013
Losing A Generation
Last night we wrapped up a little experiment we called Hanging Out. It was a 6 week young adult ministry where we looked to taking the next...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 19, 2013
Communication
Make Your Messages More Than Words
The first message I ever gave felt like a home run; however, it’s a little embarrassing when I reread it. I had no point, I went on and on and…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 16, 2013
Communication
Make Parents Your Allies
I had only been on the job for a few weeks when I received an angry phone call from a parent. She was upset because I had not placed her…
Christopher Wesley
Aug 14, 2013
Send Them Off Ready
Every August I invite the recent high school grads for breakfast. It’s a tradition I’ve done the last four years as a little send off. We sit down,...
Christopher Wesley
Aug 12, 2013