End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Supporting Youth Going Off to College

Pastor Michael Schuermann talks with Mark and Julianna about how youth leaders can support graduates who are moving away to college. 

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Caring for Struggling Friends as a Leader

Our world can be a broken place, leaving those around us struggling. God has called us to love those around us with His love so that we can share redemption and hope in Jesus.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Role Playing Builds Character

A person was a pariah when they played roleplaying games in the past. Now in the age of the geek, roleplaying games are found all over society!

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Immigration and the Church: Real Stories from Real People

Join us to discover the stories of different people, churches, and organizations that have transformed lives of immigrants with the powerful gospel of Jesus.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Supporting Youth Going into Military Service

Rev. Craig Muehler from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces joins Mark and Julianna to discuss how congregations can support young adults transitioning into military service.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — What About Transgenderism?

It may be difficult to understand how our Christian faith impacts the way we think about gender. This session will discuss the identity we have in Christ.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Scientifically, When Does Life Begin?

When does a human being’s life begin?  You may be surprised to find that science has a clear answer.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Mission Possible: Explore the Life and Work of a Missionary

Join Deaconess Danelle Putnam Schumann for an engaging Q&A follow-up on her mass event talk about enduring as a missionary.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — From Memes to Mindfulness: Engaging Your Neighbor In Love

Social media is funny, fast, and sometimes… a little toxic. So how do we, as followers of Jesus, show love in a world full of likes, shares, and comments?