LCMS Youth Ministry

05/12/2026

This year's YouthLead training focused on apologetics.

04/05/2026

We have every reason to celebrate with joy and confidence on Easter. God has won salvation for us, and so we boldly confess and praise His name. He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

04/03/2026

It is at the cross of Christ that all humanity receives unmerited grace and the strengthening of our faith. This spiritual healing was offered to all, at the moment Christ earned our salvation. Jesus accomplished our salvation at His death on the cross.

04/02/2026

By virtue of Jesus’ promise attached to Holy Communion, we receive life, forgiveness, and salvation when we eat and drink in faith. Our relationship with God is restored and we are able to stand in his presence as his redeemed children once again.

03/29/2026

Those faithful followers lining the street on that original Palm Sunday did not only praise Jesus, they began to extend Him to others. They wanted others to meet their Savior and Lord.

How will you share the news of Christ with your friends and family?

03/24/2026

Our series on youth ministry and sports continues on End Goals! Listen now on KFUO Radio, Spotify, and iTunes. www.kfuo.org/2026/03/17/end-goals-episode-157-does-god-care-about-sports

Dr. Heath Lewis joins Mark and Julianna as we continue our series on youth ministry and sports.

03/09/2026

Vocations are not just jobs and careers. Our vocations are given by God and include our positions in the family and the office as well as the church. www.youthesource.com/2026/03/vocation-growing-up-encouraging-youth-leadership

"We want to build up teens who are willing to serve in the church, and as appropriate, might consider careers in professional church work. As we seek to encourage young people in their faith journeys, the most beneficial things we can offer them are opportunities to get involved with service and lea...

03/06/2026

Each Friday, find a weekly collect to include in your prayers as well as a relevant resource in the comments below. This week, pray for youth and the youth workers, parents and other adults who point them to their Savior.

For children and youth, that the Lord would guard their ways according to His Word and give them delight in His testimonies as much as in all riches, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

03/06/2026

On the latest episode of End Goals we talk about how the current youth sport environment can impact teens and their families. Listen now on KFUO Radio, Spotify, and iTunes. www.kfuo.org/2026/03/05/end-goals-episode-156-sports-and-youth-ministry

Mark and Julianna talk about the current youth sports environment and how it can impact teens and their families.

03/05/2026

The survey has been conducted at every Gathering since the first one in 1980.

02/18/2026

Our Lenten journey may begin with the reminder of death on Ash Wednesday, but the entire season of Lent points us to all that Jesus has done and continues to do on our behalf.
Find free resources for your Lenten journey at youthesource.com/tag/lent.

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.