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Yabbadabbadoo! (1/1/2004) Jeffery Kunze
	When serving as a full-time church worker, it is tough to balance time to family and time to church. Where should your priorities lie? Rev. Jeff Kunze offers some perspective in this article.
Maintaining a Heatlhy Body (10/1/2004) Steven Cholak
	The human body, both mind and flesh and blood, work together so intricately that the health of one is affected by the health of the other. While it isn't important to look like a fitness guru, it is simple good form to show the same concern for your own physical health as you show for your students'. This article shows you how you might begin the process.
Facilitating the Experience of Faith Part 2 (6/1/2006) Craig Oldenburg
	Creating a safe experience for your group.
Organic Mentoring (11/13/2009) Craig Oldenburg
	Organic mentoring depicts a mutual relationship that is developing, dynamic, adaptable, encourages steady change (as opposed to instant change), and allows for interdependency of those involved.
The Art and Science of Recruitment (6/1/2004) Brent Howard
	Recruiting volunteers for your youth program takes both careful planning and a certain amount of panache. This article by DCE Brent Howard offers advice on how to approach those you would like to see involved in your congregation's program.
On the Edge (10/1/2004) Melinda Jacobson
	Encounter the real story of a Church worker on the edge of burnout. Discover how prayer, the Word, dilligence, boundaries and taking time helped one servant regain her sense of direction.
Tips on Team Building (6/1/2004) Cheri Selander, DCE
	DCE veteran Cheri Selander offers some pithy advice on how to build a good, solid team of volunteers and on how to keep that team going strong.
One Volunteer's Perspective on Avoiding Burnout (6/1/2004) thESource
	Volunteers in any area of the Church face a difficult and sometimes thankless task. Fortunately, the rewards volunteering can bring often override the frustrations and hardships. In this short article, Martha Andres, a long time volunteer, offers her perspective on how volunteers can avoid becoming overwhelmed and burnt out while on their individual ministry journeys.
Post-It Notes and the Pursuit of Perfection (2/26/2010) thESource
	Setting goals is a constant learning process--and it's no easy task. DCE Cassie Moore offers some tips on how to set goals and stick with them.
The Joys of Youth Ministry (10/29/2010) thESource
	What are the greatest joys of working/volunteering in youth ministry?
A Guide to Internship: What Does This Mean? (5/29/2009) Emily (Norman) Phoenix
	DCE Emily Norman shares some tips on how to thrive during DCE internship.
Ministry Teams: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (12/8/2008) Hannah Miller
	In church work, particularly in youth ministry, ministry teams are prevalent. Whether they are short term or long term, professional or volunteer, there is an opportunity for youth workers to continually be working on or in ministry teams.
Let's Lead - Liability and Legality (8/11/2011) Youth Ministry Classics
	These days, legal complications may rear their ugly head in the life of the most dedicated youth worker. It is helpful to know what kinds of liability you may have if you participate actively in youth ministry.