Mark and Julianna are joined by DCE Dr. Kevin Borchers to discuss how the church unintentionally neglects young people and what we can do about it.
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.
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.