Helping young people grow in the faith
This edition features a video about a church work formation resource kit, a story on scholarships for church work students, ideas on ways to thank church workers, a series about American Lutheran sacred music, a feature on Chinese ministries, and other resources.
This edition features a video about two LCMS alliance missionaries in Spain, photos from LCMS schools through the years, a recap of the LCMS Youth Gathering, a literary reflection, a story about a pregnancy resource center in California, KFUO Radio programs on sacred music and the minor prophets, and other resources.
This edition features a video about the Synod’s work before the 2026 convention, photos from the LCMS Youth Gathering, an LWML convention recap, a feature on C.F.W. Walther and church music, a story about alliance missionaries in Spain, KFUO Radio programs with President Harrison and CUS leaders, and other resources.
Youth and adult sessions recorded at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas.
LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.
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.
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.
We expect grief after a significant loss, but we can grieve any long-awaited and meaningful moments, from vacations to concerts.
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.
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.
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.
Provides a timely theological response and reflection for teenagers, young adults and grown adults.
‘13 Reasons Why’ gives those who work with youth an opportunity to dialogue about tough topics. Here are some ways to engage.
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.
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod leaders share enlightening, comforting poll results following the 2016 National Youth Gathering.