Ann Franklin joins Mark and Julianna to discuss how adults can stay healthy and energized to make the most of their whole group’s time at the Gathering.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Exploring Youth’s Unique Vocation
Rhonda Palmersheim joins Mark and Julianna to discuss how the many different program elements of the Gathering can help every young person explore their unique vocations.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Connecting Parents to the Gathering
DCE Amanda Jahnke joins Mark and Julianna to discuss supporting parents as they help prepare their teens for the Gathering.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Handling Youth in Crisis at the Gathering
Amanda Jahnk, DCE, and Karen Merritt join Mark and Julianna to discuss ways adult leaders can prepare to care for young people in difficult experiences.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Preparing Your Group
Mark and Julianna talk you through some key things to do with guest DCE Annie Anderson.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Traveling to Houston
Mark, Julianna, and Meredith talk about traveling to the Gathering and highlights of the Houston area with Meredith Whitefield.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Gathering Starter Pack – Exploring In All Things
As we kick of the Gathering Starter Pack we will be looking into the theme: In All Things with Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger and DCE Shelly Schwalm.
The Coffee Hour – Engaging Youth in Dialogue in Complex Issues
Andy talks with Dr. Daniel Deen and Dr. Joel Oesch of Crosswise Institute at Concordia University Irvine.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Encouraging Youth Leaders
Dr. Jacob Youmans joins Mark and Julianna to talk about encouraging and supporting youth leaders.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Building Community One Youth at a Time
DCE Mark Cook joins Mark and Julianna to discuss his chapter on building Christian community in youth ministry one teen at a time.