Youth

The youth are not the future of the church — they are part of the church here and now. These resources for churches and districts assist in the joyful work of raising and forming young people in the faith.

Youth

YouthESource.com

Provides Jesus-centered resources for those working with youth and young adults in congregations and in communities. New resources are added every week.

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End Goals Podcast

Discusses practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

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In the News

May 28, 2026

Giving thanks for our DCEs

Directors of Christian education are one of the seven auxiliary offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.

May 6, 2026

Training prepares youth for congregational leadership

This year’s YouthLead training focused on apologetics.

January 28, 2026

Youth Gathering survey reflects teens’ faith, concerns

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

Highlights

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry connects pragmatic research with realistic practices to help you care for youth in your church.

Podcast: 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions

Youth and adult sessions recorded at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas.

Podcast: End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry

LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

At Home Discussion Guide for 40 Teaching End Goals for Youth Ministry

Teaching End Goals are 40 statements we pray teens know and personalize by the time they graduate from high school. They aren’t the whole of scripture or Lutheran theology, but they are critical pieces of understanding our Baptismal faith.