10 Commandments of Youth Ministry:

1)   Thou shalt play some form of a game every time you meet

2)   Thou shalt never intentionally embarrass a teenager

3)   Thou shalt not take yourself too seriously but always take God seriously

4)   Thou shalt avoid moralistic therapeutic deism but instead preach Christ from every page of       Scripture

5)   Thou shalt get out of the office and interact with teenagers in the community

6)   Thou shalt teach the Bible in relevant, culturally appropriate ways helping to show teenagers how the Bible applies to the rest of their lives

7)   Thou shalt pray for teenagers by name daily

8)   Thou shalt communicate with parents

9)   Thou shalt involve teenagers in the life of the church providing opportunities for teenagers to interact with members of the church in all stages of life.

10)  Thou shalt foster a sense of community among teenagers in which teenagers have a safe environment to share their struggles and victories