Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules than children’s ministries, but they need different rules. Though rebellion seems to be a rite of passage for many teenagers, they are far more receptive to guidance than you might think. Josh and Sam discuss what's often missed in churches.

- Never alone applies to teens as well as children.

- Document all major problems and incidents.

- Offer professional counseling to those who can’t afford it.

- Never promise confidentiality.

- Zero tolerance for pornography.

- Limit off-hours time with students.

- Avoid excessive texting and social media interaction with students.

⭐️ Helpful Resources ⭐️

➡️ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - https://www.sbts.edu/online-phd/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=rainer_on_leadership&utm_campaign=fully_online_phd&utm_content=shownotes

➡️ Churchteams - https://go.churchteams.com/

➡️ “Make My Church Safe” by Sam Rainer - https://www.tyndale.com/p/make-my-church-safe/9781496488404

➡️ Safe Church Training - https://makemychurchsafe.com/

➡️ FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights - https://churchanswers.com/new-surprising-insights-how-the-unchurched-really-feel-about-the-american-church/

➡️ Church Answers Central - https://churchanswers.com/join/

➡️ The Hope Initiative - http://www.hopeinitiative.com/