LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Research: Power of Parents and Leadership

Dr. Dave Rueter joins Mark and Julianna to discuss the impact of parents and leadership of youth, young people and church retention.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Research: Young Adult Survey and Focus Groups Review

Mark and Julianna are joined by Ryan Curnutt, Senior Research Analyst at the LCMS, as they share findings from the young adult survey and focus groups.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Research: Congregational Study Review

Mark and Julianna are joined by Ryan Curnutt, Senior Research Analyst at the LCMS dive into the 2017 review with LCMS congregations, their retention, and their relationships with Millennials.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Research: How to Assess and Create Good Data

Mark and Julianna are joined by Ryan Curnutt, Senior Research Analyst at the LCMS, to talk about how to assess, acquire, and use good data to help your ministry.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – 2022 Gathering Theme Release

LCMS Youth Ministry staff, Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger, and Sarah Salzberg discuss the process for selecting the theme and set the thematic and theological foundation found in Colossians.

The Coffee Hour – 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering: In All Things

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS, and Rev. Derek Broten, Program Director, for the LCMS Youth Gathering.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – 2019 Gathering Look Back

The LCMS Youth Ministry staff is taking this chance to reflect back on how God worked through the event and what impacts are still felt today. 

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Engaging and Supporter Young Leaders

Mark and Julianna talk about how you can engage and support young leaders in your youth ministry and the church.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Developing Congregational Support

Mark and Julianna talk with Dr. Debbie Arfsten about how to develop congregational support for youth ministry.

LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Social Media

Mark and Julianna are joined by Meredith Whitefield to talk about how your youth ministry can healthfully engage and share the Gospel youth and parents on social media.