10 Commandments for Youth Ministry

On his site Life in Student Ministry, veteran youth pastor Tim Schmoyer created the ten-part series 10 Commandments for Surviving in Youth Ministry. Each commandment below links to the individual blog entry that expands on the concept:

01. Thou shalt pray daily.

02. Thou shalt regularly meditate on my Word.

03. Thou shalt always publicly respect and support your church's leadership.

04. Thou shalt get to know parents.

05. Thou shalt invest into students lives on an individual basis.

06. Thou shalt evaluate criticism said privately in love.

07. Thou shalt communicate as often as possible.

08. Thou shalt be flexible.

09. Thou shalt not be a solo act.

10. Thou shalt be thineself.

Read the whole series here.

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The 5 Rules to Fight Youth Ministry Stereotypes