Students, especially middle schoolers on the cusp of adulthood, long to be treated with respect and dignity; however, as music teachers, it is often tempting to search for music we think might be popular with our students regardless of musical, or spiritual, value. As soon as we recognize that kids can tell when we are trying to cater to their childishness rather than help lead them toward a mature adulthood, we can see how valuable hymns are in teaching our middle schoolers.
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...
35:05On 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
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...
1:01Although 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
1:26Youth 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
1:04Ensure 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
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...
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...
0:41Author 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
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...
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...
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...
It’s upon us again. The time when youth are scrambling to pack, leaders are double-checking transportation, and committees are reviewing who goes where and when. This summer, a buzz of...
27:09Through four lessons with Rev. Pete Jurchen, learn the epic story of God’s Word and how He calls you to live your life through faith in God’s epic plan of salvation. Learn more with Equipped: The Ar
1:23Coming Soon: Watch four Lessons with Rev. Pete Jurchen and learn the epic story of God’s Word. See how He calls you to live your life through faith in God’s epic plan of salvation. The Bible is an e
1:01:48Watch the third and final discussion of A to (Gen) Z with DCE Cassie Moore and those that work with youth to gain insights about how to connect Christ with this generation. This panel includes Jon Zel
We are living in a postmodern age with a vastly different view of the world. For the postmodernist, truth and knowledge are not obtainable. That flies in the face of our Christian...
When you hear the word learning, what comes to mind? I’m guessing that one of the first things you think of is school. You might recall memories of classrooms, teachers, desks, and long...
This post is adapted from Words of Strength and Promise: Devotions for Youth. Read below for a devotion written by Juliana Shults.
