1. Boundaries in Mission Settings

2. Establishing Clear Boundaries
New Ministries are formulating a matrix that will color the quality of life for their entire history.
Values are expressed through clear boundaries
Safety of children
Zero manipulation
Roles have expectations
Trust is critical to healthy community

3. Some Areas to Consider Safety of children and youth
Professional guidelines
Sexual boundaries
Social Media
Internet Pornography

4. 4 characteristics of a boundary violation
Roles are reversed
Double bind occurs
A secret is involved
Professional Privilege is indulged

5. Safety for Children Relationship of adults to youth/children
Background checks
Facility issues

6. Professional Guidelines
Friendships
Gifts
Professional Privilege

7. Sexual Boundaries
Never appropriate to cross sexual boundaries with parishioners
Watch for your own stress levels
Find someone with whom you can express and check your feelings

8. Social Media Internet Pornography Scenarios
Develop a strategy to address each situation. Be attentive to the values and the behaviors that you are establishing for the shape of your ministry.