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starting out on the right foot in youth ministry: part 2

In part one we looked at priorities 1-5. In part two, we finish that list by looking at priorities 6-10.

6. Set up standards. First of all, set up standards to protect yourself. What do I mean? Here are some examples:

a. Always have a staff member of the opposite gender counsel those students in your group who are of the opposite gender. But if they really want to talk to you, meet with them during office ...

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starting out on the right foot in youth ministry: part 1	like a child
confidence	the youth ministry draft
how�d i get here? where am i going?	feel-good experience
youth ministry - a poem	expectations
making change	developing your adult volunteers as leaders
helping parents connect before, during, and after the trip	short term mission trips work
three mistakes youth workers make with mission trips	teachable moments
going green: alternative energy	web sites that are easy on the eyes
assail	web sites on purpose
going green: organic faith	volunteer stimulus package
the secret combination: b-4 5	senior pastor snippets
going green: recycling your mind	the miracle of ministry
when it comes down to it	youth ministry job search: part 2
youth ministry job search: part 1	watch your words
christian chameleons	dealing with an addiction to porn
behind the desk	how not to get a job in youth ministry
how to make tough staff relationships work	3 �p�s� in planning
taking prayer seriously	true or false?
hitting the "pause" button	facebook flashback
dealing with the death of a student	summer mission trips: thinking through the why
do you care?	the new digital teenager
the miracle in your mouth!	when girls don't like themselves
stop delegating!	The Ups and Downs of Teen Romances
they want to hear yes	god would let your students name the animals
VOLUNTEERS: our fellow workers	glimpses
budgets: beyond dollars and cents	cruise-control leadership
i feel like i am failing	ym facts
the youth work franchise	identify, use and reach
recipe for distraction #1: i�ll just write It myself	youth ministry d�j� vu
focus in check	when expectation reaches disappointment
training in the art of reading	discuss or disgust?
beyond stuck: the magic of the monthly strategic	Sensory Overload - Use your five senses to have meaningful one-on-one conversations
What is the most difficult struggle for Junior High students?	when students drive you crazy
leading through listening	Nana Tried to Warn You
Top Five Things to Help Build Student Ministry Unity	The Main Thing
boundaries: which ABCs do you recite when you're vulnerable?	tips on leaving a ministry
this is being appreciated?!?	training in the art of reading
i hate leadership	lesson learned - worst ever
In Praise of Meetings	Lesson Learned - Discernment
G.R.O.W	kingdom teamwork
10 ways to get along with your senior pastor	who's vision
lesson learned - no ac, no fm, and no regrets	building youth ministers into youth ministry
tyler perry's the family that preys	son of rambow
let the search begin	do you have too much help?
the house bunny laughs it up, but dumbs it down	rocky writing and wilson's role sink the rocker
lesson learned - be real	don't mention it
ministering to your "own" teen	top topics #4 - the slow embrace
leadership - moving from expert to coach	rethinking middle school student small groups
so what�s going to be different next year?	pineapple express and the new king of comedy
mummy 3 - tomb of the dragon emperor	the busy season
destination: home	protecting your family in ministry
no 2 fires (students) are alike	training in the art of fire craft
is this really happening?	defining success for your volunteers
evaluation time: my marriage and family	small groups
promise rings or promiscuity	when thinking of yourself isn't selfish
blaze of glory	the investment mindset
building something in youth ministry that will last	falling in love again
following christ for a change	mixing a business degree and youth ministry
10 keys to leading a great mission trip	five questions to ask when hiring a youth pastor
does it all really matter?	graduating from the church
youth ministry's seven biggest words	two words that can kill your youth ministry
excuses, excuses	summer sizzle 4
serve your students summer sizzle #3	safety nets
now what should i teach	creating cosby family moments in your youth ministry
developing a strong volunteer team	go get alone
top topics for college-age people to hear - part 3 of 5	serve your students summer sizzle - part 2
how to break the babysitter syndrome	missing both ends
when you have to be the bad guy	my support group
serve your students summer sizzle	messy ministry
eleven steps to successful small groups	skillfully minister
surprises are overrated	waiting for the call
creating lasting change in your teenagers	beyond good
caring for grieving students	responding to youth obesity
fight club rules	6 tips for managing email spam
getting along with your senior pastor	is hollywood's hottest boy band clean?
don't miss this	blessed by failure
the journey from victim to leader	youth ministry has come a long way!
there's always an angie	adjusting to a whole new life
reality check	help! i don't have enough time to do youth ministry
maximizing the ministry of moments	compare and compete
making your good trip great	rules of engagement: non-negotiables for connecting with post-high schoolers
extending your youth ministry to families	transition: starting out right
tips from the rhythm section?	behind the eight ball
the balanced leadership development program	great news mom and dad!
stuck in seventh grade	dealing with criticism
you can't improve without the debrief	mission trip prep
chaos	being a youth ministry professional
3 practical ideas on how to develop students into leaders	what i wish i knew about senior pastors... before i started youth ministry
getting (and keeping) parents on your team	pushing through
top topics for college-age people to hear - part 2 of 5	keeping volunteers - five ways to hang on to your ministry team!
top topics for college-age people to hear - part 1 of 5	8 considerations for a big event meeting
the student pastor of oz	humility and facial hair
3 messages the girls in your ministry can�t hear enough	tying shoes, boys, and bikes
re-thinking (true) discipleship	i don't think they "get it"
organic discipleship	relational discipleship
g.r.o.w	the audiences of student ministry
unlocking the heart of a student for service	the value of youth mission trips
small church, big mission trip	connecting with your small group in a different way
the potential of community	"blank" driven youth ministry
myspace on myspace	fire alarms, strobe lights, miracles, and the church of chili's
top 10 desires for volunteers	mr. clinehands theology
the practical side	working together to teach students
sermon prep	if they can hurt, they can help
junior highers have more fun	back to basics
check in for your check up!	the world i never knew
our family values	my spiritual health and my physical health
3 experiential devotional ideas for students after summer camp	how to connect with families in the summer
graduating from church	connecting with your volunteers this summer
volunteers required!	10 ways to connect with God this summer
learning the hard way	left for dead by the church
leaving well	virginia tech: a pastoral response to an unspeakable tragedy
the smell of ambition: confessions of an opportunist	media basics
my boss, a jail and one sweet coat	is there life beyond the super bowl?
online discussion boards and forums	true confessions of a 33-year old high school sophomore
the ABC's of parenting on purpose	the importance of volunteers
how to fire a volunteer	cheap and easy ways to look good
why video has a place in this world	what must I do?
my journey to purpose	hey, encourage us young ones
keeping your youth group students safe online	how to help girls survive in a barbie world
the power of small groups	on a mission in transition
what happens when youth ministry and life collide?	kiros moments and mission trips
students struggle with gratitude	signs that you're in danger of making a fateful decision
how to deal with kids who hurt	the best cliche I know
3 misconceptions about youth ministry leadership	getting visitors to stick

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