Rev. Michael Meyer interviews Rev. Mark Kiessling, the Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, about the resources and events they provide and support.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: LCMS Youth Gathering – Exploring New Orleans
Mark and Julianna talk about NOLA as we prepare for the next Gathering.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Starter Pack 2.0 – Using Games Effectively
Signe White, Ellie Lutz, and Keith Peters, all serving in camp ministry, join Mark and Julianna to talk about how to use games for teaching, community building, and more.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Starter Pack 2.0 – Building Community and Belonging
DCE Jeremy Becker joins Julianna and Mark for a conversation about how youth leaders can foster community and relationships that build belonging in their youth ministry.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: LCMS Youth Gathering – Getting Started for the 25 Gathering
Mark and Julianna talk about things to consider as you begin to prepare your congregation, youth, parents and other adults for the Gathering.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Starter Pack 2.0 – Child Safety and Risk Management
Mark and Julianna talk about what can go wrong and how you can prepare to keep youth and adults safe and healthy.
End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Starter Pack 2.0 – Communication
CMS Youth Ministry Communications Specialist Meredith Smith discusses communications.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals — LCMS Youth Gathering – 2025 Theme Reveal
Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger joins Mark and Julianna to talk about the theme, the passages of Hebrews we will focus on at the 2025 Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals — Heart of a Servant 2023
Hear how Servant Events benefit young people, those who serve alongside them, and those they serve in the name of Christ.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals — Campus Ministry
Hear how parents and supportive adults provide this care for students they love.