LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Developing a Philosophy of Youth Ministry

Dr. Heath Lewis joins Mark and Julianna to discuss the value of creating a philosophy of Youth Ministry.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Developing Philosophy of Christian Education in Youth Ministry

Dr. Dave Rueter joins Mark and Julianna to discuss the value of creating a philosophy of Christian Education in a congregation.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Faith Formation with Dr. Dave Rueter

Dr. Dave Rueter joins Mark and Julianna to discuss strategies and theories for the faith formation of young people.

Mission Field: USA — Principles of Church Planting

Rev. Dr. Detlev Schulz explores the guiding principles of church planting based on an article by church planting expert Daniel Sanchez.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Being a Long-Term Leader in Times of Stress

Deaconess Heidi Goehmann joins Mark and Julianna to talk about how we care for ourselves as lay and professional youth leaders.

Mission Field: USA — Why Should We Plant Churches?

The Rev. Dr. Detlev Schulz explores the biblical and practical reasons why new churches should be planted even today.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Addressing Conflict in Youth Ministry

Rev. Marty Hasz joins Mark and Julianna to talk about how to address conflict in your ministry.  

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth and Young Adult Poll from the 2019 Gathering

Mark and Julianna review the data that we receive every three years at the LCMS Youth Gathering.

Mission Field: USA — Communication and Social Media Strategies for Outreach

Seth Hinz explores chow we connect with people through media in order to share the Gospel.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Research – Impact of Environment and Reaching Out

Mark and Julianna are joined by Ryan Curnutt to discuss the 2017 review with LCMS congregations, their retention, and their relationships with Millennials