Podcast: 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions
Youth and adult sessions recorded at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas.
Helping young people grow in the faith
Podcast: End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry
LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.
Thankful for three years of Lutheran Young Adult Corps!
As Lutheran Young Adult Corps completes its third year and begins to pivot as a program, it is a time to show thanks for all God has done in and through the program.
Comfort food
Video equipment and technology are getting lots of use these days in church sanctuaries, staff homes and other places. However, there is one place, usually a hub of hospitality, not seeing any action these during this time: the church kitchen.
Showing Christ’s love in times of ambiguous loss
We expect grief after a significant loss, but we can grieve any long-awaited and meaningful moments, from vacations to concerts.
Lutheran Young Adult Corps finishes second year of service
In the first two years of Lutheran Young Adult Corps, 29 young people have served almost 35,000 hours. God is using these young people in powerful ways to expand the capacity of urban partners.
19,000 hours of service and counting for Lutheran Young Adult Corps
In our inaugural year, Lutheran Young Adult Corps participants will complete over 19,000 hours of service to help Community Partners reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through acts of mercy.
Free study guide tackles despair of ‘13 Reasons Why’
The new LCMS resource — “Faith, Hope and Love: A Threefold Response to 13 Reasons Why” — examines the popular Netflix series about teen struggles and suicide.
“Faith, Hope and Love: A Threefold Response to 13 Reasons Why”
Provides a timely theological response and reflection for teenagers, young adults and grown adults.
‘13 Reasons Why’ Reminds Us to Show Youth Love
‘13 Reasons Why’ gives those who work with youth an opportunity to dialogue about tough topics. Here are some ways to engage.
2016 Young Adult Volunteer Poll Gives Insight, Prompts Research
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.
KFUO Audio: Poll results from 2016 National Youth Gathering
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod leaders share enlightening, comforting poll results following the 2016 National Youth Gathering.
Celebrate. Grow. Praise.
DCEs share how a congregation can benefit from having a Director of Christian Education.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Swaddled Up and Having a Ball
Find "that youth" during this most wonderful time of the year. Remind them of the gift they need (and already have).
Insights from LCMS Statistics: Reasons for Hope and Growth
What studying LCMS Baptism and Confirmation trends reveals about the state of our church body and our hope for the future.