Chris Wesley

Chris graduated from Xavier University in 2003 with a BA in Communications: Electronic Media. He moved to Baltimore in the fall of 2003 where he served as a Jesuit Volunteer for a year. During that time, he was a Case Manager at Chase Brexton, met his wife Kate and felt God's calling to Student Ministry. In the summer of 2004, he was hired by the Roman Catholic Parish Church of the Nativity in Timonium, Maryland as a Middle School Youth Minister. Today he oversees grades 5-12 as the Director of Student Ministry.

Margin in Youth Ministry: 6 Steps To Slowing Down

Need more margin in youth ministry? Don’t let feeling wiped out be the norm.

Reasons to Step Down From Ministry: Consider 4 Scenarios

Do legitimate reasons exist to step down from ministry or leave a church? Read one youth leader’s perspective about walking away.

Day Off for Ministry Leaders: How To Boost Your Productivity

Learn what a day off for ministry leaders can accomplish—and how you can take one.

Youth Ministry Numbers in Decline? Please, Try Not to Panic!

Are your youth ministry numbers in decline? If so, don't panic. Instead, consider these common reasons why turnout could be tapering.

Name Your Youth Ministry: Why You Need to Go Beyond Branding

Should your youth ministry have a name? Find out what matters most for marketing and branding your program.

Youth Ministry Career Moves: 4 Questions to Ask Before Taking a New Job

In a youth ministry career, deciding whether to accept a new position can be complicated. Ask these 4 questions to see if a church is the right place for you.

Investing in the Next Wave of Leaders

One of the reasons I’ve failed at raising the next generation of leaders is because I’ve tried to force them into areas where the people in charge have too much control. It would be best if you found leaders who want to mentor and invest in their leaders.

Student Worship: 5 Steps for Building a Youth Praise Team

If your youth ministry can have a student worship band or youth praise team, it will powerfully impact the way teens worship and connect with God. Youth led worship sets a model for peers and gives kids ownership in the ministry.

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