There are over 1000 volunteers who help make the LCMS Youth Gathering run! DCEs Lindsey Schmidt and Leslie Sullivan talk about their experience in supporting our Gathering Ambassadors, Young Adult Volunteers and Team Flex.
Bios:
Lindsey Schmidt has been a DCE for 19 years and is still serving at her first call: Woodbury Lutheran. She serves as the Director of Next Gen ministries and loves working with middle school students. She and her husband Tad enjoy volunteering and serving at the Gathering. This will be her 10th Gathering, having experienced the Gathering from many different seats: participant, young adult volunteer, Primary Adult leader, Community Life Builder, and Planner.
Leslie Sullivan has been a DCE for over 20 years now and this will be her 9th LCMS Youth Gathering. She currently serves as Celebrate Director at St John Lutheran Church in Cypress, Texas. She has been blessed to be married to her amazing husband Brian for 8 years, and they love volunteering and serving at the Gathering together.
Resources:
- Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
- LCMS Youth Gathering – www.lcmsgathering.com
End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.
