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Youth Ministry Institute

Materials for Training Youth Workers

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Scripture
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Articles and Readings
Nurturing Joy: Emotional Health 101
This lesson focuses on the important concerns of depression and suicide among youth.
Beacons of Joy
Orientation Book for Youth Workers
This is an example of a booklet to orient new youth workers.
Orientation Materials for Youth Workers
Interview Questions for Youth Workers
These are examples of interview questions for people applying for youth worker positions.
Safe Conduct Resources
Safe Conduct Teen Volunteer Disclosure Form
Sample disclosure forms for teen volunteers in youth ministry.
Safe Conduct Resources
Safe Conduct Reference Check Questions
Examples of questions for a reference check to be in compliance with safe conduct concerns.
Safe Conduct Resources
Internal Check List for Hiring Youth Workers
This list outlines suggested steps to take around church safety when hiring youth workers.
Safe Conduct Resources
Safe Conduct Resources
A listing of denominational resources on church safety policies.
Safe Conduct Resources
Developing and Implementing a Church Safety Policy
These are resources for researching, creating and enforcing a church safe conduct policy.
Safe Conduct Resources
Recruiting, Training and Supervising Youth Workers
Further reading on how to build and supervise your youth ministry team.
Articles and Readings
Youth Group Handbook
This is an example of a youth group handbook outlining the philosophies and plans of youth program(s).
Orientation Materials for Youth Workers
Advisor-Leader Handbook
A sample handbook for training youth leaders.
Orientation Materials for Youth Workers