End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: History of LCMS Youth Ministry

In this special episode, we interview Rev. Dr. Terry Dittmer who served LCMS Youth Ministry over the course of many years.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Exploring the Seven Practices – Supportive Adults

We believe every young person should have at least five Christian supportive adults in their lives. Join us for the third installment of our series on the seven practices of healthy youth ministry!

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Exploring the Seven Practices – Warmth, Challenge, and Grace

As we dive into the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry, Mark and Julianna are joined by DCE Angela Kollbaum to talk about what it means to have warmth, challenge, and grace. 

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: What are the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry?

Mark and Julianna kick off a series that goes through each of the seven practices of youth ministry. But before they do, let’s take a second to remember how we got these practices to begin with and what they are designed to do. 

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: LCMS Youth Gathering: Pre-Gathering Bible Studies

The Gathering is more than five days. One of the ways groups can come together is in pre-Gathering Bible studies!

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: LCMS Youth Gathering – Ready to Register?

It’s almost time for registration to start for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering!

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Starter Pack 2.0 – Choosing and Writing Bible Studies and Devotions

This episode is a discussion of how you can intentionally plan, choose, and write Bible Studies and Devotions for your teens.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep4. Mental Health & Our Youth | Julianna Shults

Steph is joined by guest Julianna Shults to give a “state of the union” on the mental health of our young people.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep4. Mental Health & Our Youth | Julianna Shults

Steph is joined by guest Julianna Shults to give a “state of the union” on the mental health of our young people.

God’s Mission Here: S3 Ep2. LCMS Youth Gathering

Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to be encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ and learn about the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.