Youth
Serve youth and families at your church with ideas and tips from these articles. Find insights into the unique qualities of middle school and high school students and their faith.
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Read ArticleIdeas for Encouraging Parental Involvement in Youth Ministry
Healthy youth ministry extends past the congregation and into teens’ homes. When we considered what young people need, Scripture, research, and youth leaders all pointed to parents as...
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2:43Watch VideoMike Newman and Cassie Moore Share their Tips on Supporting Christian Youth
Faith Notes: Christ-Centered Survival Kits for Young Men and Women help youth in middle school and high school navigate through the complexities of adolescent life with nearly 100 devotions on topics
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Read ArticleHow to Encourage Young Leaders in Youth Ministry
Think back to your first leadership opportunity. Were you nervous, eager, confident, or terrified? Do some of your choices then make you cringe now and thank God for His grace? Who...
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33:27Watch VideoInsights into Healthy Youth Ministry | CPH Podcast with Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults
In this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults from the LCMS Youth Ministry office join host Elizabeth Pittman to discuss facilitating healthy youth
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1:16Watch VideoWhy Talk about Mental Health with Youth?
Have you asked yourself this question? Dr. Kara Bratton, one of the authors of Resilient Minds Mental Health Curriculum, shares why youth should be equipped with these tools NOW. Learn more about the
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Read Article4 Tips for Planning Youth Service Projects
There are endless possibilities when it comes to service projects. Some are as quick as sharpening pencils in the sanctuary for ten minutes during confirmation class. Others involve...
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Read ArticleHow to Equip Youth with Resilient Minds
Mental health awareness has increased significantly over the last decade, especially for our youth. When it comes to addressing these important topics and conversations, there are a lot...
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Read ArticleAffirming Baptismal Identity in Your Youth
Early adolescence is an especially formative time in the life of a Christian—not only as youth take ownership of their faith for a future of following Christ, but also as they contribute...
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35:05Watch VideoAddressing Life Issues with Youth | CPH Podcast with Michelle Bauman from Y4Life
On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, guest Michelle Bauman joins Elizabeth Pittman to discuss life issues and how she helps youth address these topics from a Gospel-centered pers
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Read Article3 Ways to Foster Young Leaders at Your Church
Healthy youth ministry recognizes the capability of teens and how God can work through them as servant leaders. Youth leaders can set high expectations for young people, engaging them...
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1:01Watch VideoWhat does healthy youth ministry look like?
Although the Word of God does not change, culture and context is different for every generation and each congregation. What does a healthy youth ministry look like? What kinds of congregations retain
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1:26Watch VideoLook Inside Concordia's Bible History, Second Edition | Student Book
Youth can learn how The Bible shares of God's salvation story for us through 143 stories. Using illustrations and easy to absorb content, youth can go even deeper into the history of God's Word. Orde
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1:04Watch VideoEasy to read Bible history curriculum
Ensure today's youth can walk away with comprehension of the greatest history lesson – God's plan of salvation for us shared through His Word. Concordia's Bible History, Second Edition contains 143 st
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Read ArticleConcordia Gospel Outreach’s Resources Reach the Dominican Republic
During the summer of 2023, Concordia Gospel Outreach (CGO) had the opportunity to provide resources to a group of students and teachers from Lutheran High School South in St. Louis for...
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Read ArticleTeaching the Faith to Young People
Youth are not just the church’s future—they’re also the church’s now. As a leader, volunteer, or church worker, your job is to remind youth that they’re loved by Jesus and their...
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0:41Watch VideoWhat Every Young Person Struggling with Grief & Anxiety NEEDS to Hear
Author Michael W. Newman shares biblically based encouragement for youth who are struggling with grief, anxiety, and suffering. He shares encouragement and how to navigate grief in his book Getting Th
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Read ArticleFruit of the Spirit: Love Comes First
At youth group, the teens in attendance were engaged in a very lively discussion, during which, my daughter said something slightly off the mark theologically. I immediately corrected and...
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Read ArticleFruit of the Spirit: Love Comes First
At youth group, the teens in attendance were engaged in a very lively discussion, during which, my daughter said something slightly off the mark theologically. I immediately corrected and...
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Read ArticleConcordia Gospel Outreach LCMS Youth Gathering Mission Project Recap
There are many effective ways to share the Gospel message. One of the most practical and powerful ways to start is by directly providing Scripture resources to congregations and...
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Read FlipbookPractices of Healthy Youth Ministry | Lutheran Life Issue 222
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