End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Gathering Finishing Pack – Staff Reflections

The LCMS Youth Ministry staff reflects on the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering and celebrates what God did during our time together in New Orleans.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep.7 Christ’s Life for All Life | Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, takes some time during the Gathering to talk about Christ’s life and Christian love for all human life.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep6. The Art of Being Pro-Life | Kristen Clapper

Kristen Clapper is a local of New Orleans and share her passion for life in a creative way at the 2025 Gathering. 

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep5. Serving Your Local Pregnancy Center | Allison Daigle

Join Allison Daigle, CEO of Women’s New Life Clinic, as she discusses the clinic’s partnership with LCMS Life Ministry for the 2025 Gathering.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep4. A Physician’s View on Life | Dr. Latoya Kuester, OB/GYN

Dr. Latoya Kuester is an OB/GYN in Jacksonville, FL, and she joined Friends for Life at the Gathering to talk about what life means to her as a physician.  

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep3 Pastoral Care Life Issues | Rev. Jonathan Petzold

Rev. Jonathan Petzold shares how he delivers Christ’s hope and forgiveness to his people as they face very real life issues.

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S10Ep2. A Youth’s Perspective | Jacob & Nora

Hear from a high school and university student about why LCMS Life Ministry is so important for youth!

The Coffee Hour — LCMS YG: Set Apart to Serve and Church Worker Formation

It’s Set Apart to Serve at the LCMS Youth Gathering!

The Coffee Hour — LCMS YG: Session Speaker Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer

How do youth learn about applying the Lutheran faith to the culture around them in LCMS Youth Gathering sessions?