Youth Ministry Leaders
Find inspiration and ideas with articles from fellow youth leaders. Help middle and high school students as they grow in understanding and faith.
-
Read ArticleHow Healthy Youth Ministry Addresses Vocation
In a recent Barna webinar, David Kinnaman said that the two words that best describe Generation Z (those born from around 1996 to 2010) are anxiety and ambition. The church is uniquely...
-
Read ArticleWho Was John Chrysostom?
One of my favorite parts of teaching church history to high school students is assigning primary sources and hearing or reading their reactions. Works like Athanasius’s On the...
-
0:53Watch VideoChrist-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men | Faith Notes Devotional
Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men features nearly 100 devotions on topics like anxiety, isolation, bullying, and more. Each devotional points youth to God's truth, showing them
-
0:47Watch VideoChrist-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women | Faith Notes Devotional
Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women features nearly 100 devotions on topics like anxiety, isolation, bullying, and more. Each devotional points youth to God's truth, showing th
-
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...
-
2:44Watch 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
-
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...
-
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
-
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
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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
-
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...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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...
-
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...
-
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
-
Loading More...
