Christ took the form of a servant, so we, too, should become servants to others. What students learn in Confirmation should motivate them towards a life that reflects God’s love. Here are three reasons service learning benefits Confirmation.
Studying generational trends can help prepare us for teaching “Plurals”, the newest generation who is now entering our confirmation classes.
Lauren Dawson and other students from Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., served on an LCMS International Mission short-term team at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and School in Montevideo, Uruguay.
For the first time, we asked Young Adult Volunteers at the 2016 LCMS Youth Gathering to take a short poll based on the LYF Youth Poll that has been conducted at most previous Gatherings. These results help us to see how young adults in LCMS congregations are supported in their faith lives. This data has prompted further research to come.
The second quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter highlights opportunities for congregations and individuals to share Christ with our neighbors.
I’m noticing the music of the Christmas season this year as I reflect on music and the role of music in youth ministry.
The fourth quarter edition of LCMS Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter focuses on how congregations involved in African-American and ethnic ministries are reaching out to their communities.
One of the contributions of the Lutheran Service Book to the worship life of many congregations is the “Service of Prayer and Preaching” (LSB 260-267).