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Andy Blanks passes along some tips on how to keep your youth ministry batteries charged throughout the school year.

ym360 contributor Richard Parker writes about how working in youth ministry affects the mental and spiritual well-being of youth workers.

ym360 Contributor Heather Bishop passes along 5 tips on preventing burnout in youth ministry.

ym360 Contributor Eric Ballard writes about how he has learned to make it through the low points of youth ministry.

Flashback Friday is your weekly run-down of the best youth ministry blog posts from across the Internet.

ym360 Contributor Jerry Varner discovers what youth ministry and trampoline springs have in common.

ym360 Contributor Chris Wesley passes along some great advice on dealing with disappointment

ym360 Contributor Chris Wesley gives some practical advice on what to do when you see the first signs of Burnout

ym360 Contributor David Kennedy passes along some great tips to "surviving" the youth ministry grind

Experts say the most stressful work environment is one in which the worker has low control over his/her situation (in other words, a lot of bosses to answer to), low pay, and high expectations. Welcome to the modern day world of student ministry! The highly stressful atmosphere surrounding some youth ministers can lead to a variety of physical and emotional problems, including anxiety and depression.