LCMS Youth Ministry

As Christians, we have the opportunity and privilege to live our lives filled with praise! In everything we do, say, and think we can bring praise and glory to our Lord because of what he has done through the sacrifice of his son, Jesus.

Are you starting a new role as a youth leader this fall? Check out these resources from YouthESource to help you lead and guide young people.

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Heavenly Father, thank you that through Jesus the war has been won! Help us in our daily battles against the powers of darkness that we may be able to stand in faithfulness as your disciples by the might of the Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

We are thankful for all the youth and adults that have served through LCMS Servant Events! Learn more about the impact of servant events in the summer issue of Lutherans Engage. https://engage.lcms.org/q-a-suzanne-watt-summer-2024/

Q&A with DCE Suzanne Watt - Engage Since 2010, Watt has led youth and adults on seven servant event trips.

We should cling to the promises of God which we received in our baptism, knowing that we are a new creation and that we need not fear or speculate about the future. Instead our hearts can leap for joy and earnestly long for the return of our Redeemer Jesus Christ.

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Know someone heading to a college campus this fall? Connect them with an LCMS U chapter near their campus. Find a chapter at www.lcms.org/how-we-serve/national/campus-ministry/lcms-u-chapter-map.

It's been one month since NATIONAL24! Looking to learn more from our session speakers? Visit www.youthesource.com/tag/national24 to see more resources from our speakers!

NATIONAL24 Archives - youthESource YouthESource, the resource website of LCMS Youth Ministry, provides Jesus-centered resources to those who work with youth and young adults in the congregation and beyond.

Just like us poor sinners, Jesus endured His own pain and suffering, but unlike us where our pain and suffering is ultimately caused by our own sinful condition and disobedience to God, the pain and suffering that Jesus endured was not because He had sinned. It was because of His love for us sinners so that we would have the forgiveness of sins by Him.

Enduring our Corruption: Understanding Original Sin - youthESource Our doctrine of Original Sin might be something difficult or hard to explain. But understanding our broken human nature can help us understand the brokenness in this world. This article can help both all kinds of youth leaders better understand and explain it to youth.

We are deeply rooted in the identity given to us in our Baptism. Each Christian is both sinner and saint. God tells us who we are in Christ. As we understand more and more about our faith, our roots grow deeper in the rich source of God’s Word. Deeply understanding our baptismal faith is vital, as is growing an identity in Christ that can withstand the pressures and storms of life.

Why Build Resilient Youth in Youth Ministry? - youthESource What is a resilient identity in Christ and why is it important for a healthy youth ministry? Check out this blog from the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry to find out more.

When we are in turmoil or under spiritual attacks, we need Jesus. We can go to the scriptures and read and hear God's Word. We can go to the Lord's Supper and receive Jesus and we can know, “I am a child of God and my sins are forgiven. Heaven is mine because of Jesus.”

Dear Father, thank You for sending Your Son to be our Bread of Life. Help us to continue to be nourished by Your Word, so that we may live God-pleasing lives here on earth and look forward to eternity with You! Amen.

Today we pray for the youth serving at Lutherhaven Ministries with LCMS Servant Events this week. God's blessings on your service!

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

God is patient, loving, and kind even when we are not worthy of this response. He continues to shower us with the good gifts found throughout creation. He grants us forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation through the means of grace. Praise God, the good and gracious King!

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Today we pray for the youth and adults considering service with the Jamaica School VBS Team (LCMS International Mission) with LCMS Servant Events. God's blessings on your service!

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

Today we pray for the youth and adults considering service with the Puerto Rico Construction Team (LCMS International Mission) with LCMS Servant Events.

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

Today we pray for the youth and adults serving at the Panama Parsonage Remodel (LCMS International Mission) with LCMS Servant Events. God's blessings on your service!

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

We may face trials, opposition, and rejection by others because of our faith in Jesus and our walk with Him. The Holy Spirit strengthens us for our earthly walk with Jesus and makes us saints of the church.

Today we pray for the youth serving at Lutheran Valley Retreat with LCMS Servant Events this week. God's blessings on your service!

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

Thank you to all the adults and youth who joined us at NATIONAL24! We had a blast learning and growing together. God's blessings as you take the knowledge and connections from this conference back to your youth ministry!

That's a wrap to ! Thank you to all the Adult Leaders and Supportive Adults who spent time learning and connecting! We pray God's richest blessings as you head back to your congregations!

The LCMS YouthLead participants at NATIONAL24 spent their day serving at Atonement Lutheran Church and School helping prep for their "Breads and Threads" event and beautifying the campus! We love seeing our youth already make an impact on the city of New Orleans!

Today we pray for the young adults serving with the Orange Nation Servant Event at Camp Restore with LCMS Servant Events this week. God's blessings on your service!

Find your service opportunity at lcms-servantevents.org.

Our Adult Leaders are filling up with knowledge at NATIONAL24! 📚 These insightful sessions create a space for valuable discussions to incorporate back in their congregations!

We have a full room of Adult Leaders ready to learn this afternoon! Thank you to our friends at Concordia University, St. Paul for sponsoring this afternoon's Main Session!

NATIONAL24 Adult Leaders kicked off their day with Bible study and learned more how they can support young people in their unique vocations. As an added bonus, the LCMS YouthLead Executive Team took the stage to share their insights to understanding Gen Z.

Special thanks to our exhibitors and sponsors for investing in our Adult Leaders and their ministries!

A super early morning to the Superdome!⚜️ Adult Leaders started their day at NATIONAL24 with a walk to the Superdome, gearing up for Mass Events and Worship sessions at the LCMS Youth Gathering!