LCMS Youth Ministry has supported LCMS Servant Events for over 40 years, and in this episode, we hear more about their benefits to young people, those who serve alongside them, and those they serve in the name of Christ. Service on longer, intensive weeks like servant events or mission trips gives youth a chance to live out their faith through the work of the Holy Spirit and build relationships that keep them tied to their congregation.
Rev. Craig Bertram and Shelly Carlson of Lord of Lakes Lutheran Church (Forest Lake, MN) earlier joined Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults on an episode of End Goals. Craig and Shelly are key leaders for an LCMS Servant Event called Heart of a Servant. They joined the podcast to discuss their event and why they love hosting young people from across the United States.
Learn more about LCMS Youth Ministry at lcms.org/youth, LCMS Servant Events at lcms.org/how-we-serve/youth/servant-events, and the Servant Events Page at lcms-servantevents.org.
Bio: Rev. Craig Bertram is Pastor at Lord of the Lakes and serves as the Event Coordinator for Heart of a Servant. Shelly Carlson has served as Youth and Education Director at Lord of the Lakes since 1991 and serves as the event’s Community Life Coordinator.
Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.
God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission
Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
Where is God’s mission? God’s mission is everywhere. Yes, it’s far away. But it’s also very near. As near as your congregation and school, your neighborhood, your family and friends, even as near as your home. Wherever you are, God’s mission is in that place. Through His mission, Christ is bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation to people everywhere. Even here. Right where you are. God’s Mission Here. Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.
