Watch 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 Zellar, Eric Dunn, Lee Hopf, Shelly Schwalm, and Matt Popovits. www.cph.org/genz
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...
2:43Faith 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
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...
33:27In 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
1:16Have 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
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...
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...
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...
