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.

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.