YouthLead
Youth Ministry • The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Teens leading teens
For 40 years, YouthLead has equipped teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. We offer resources, training, and mentorship to equip high school youth to lead now and into the future.
Our annual leadership training event is facilitated by the YouthLead Executive Team. With a different focus each year, the event gives teens the tools they need to mature in their faith, become leaders in their congregations, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ.
YouthLead is now looking to the future with the development of additional resources aligned with the 7 Practices for Healthy Youth Ministry. This will include resources for adults who mentor and champion young leaders, potential regional conferences and connections to other programs like LCMS Servant Events and the LCMS Youth Gathering.
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YouthLead Servant Event — 2026
With the generous help of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, LCMS Youth Ministry is hosting its inaugural servant event designed to help build LCMS high schoolers to be leaders for the church and community.
Join us from Sunday, June 14, to Friday, June 19, 2026, at Camp Lutherhaven (1596 S 150 W; Albion, IN 46701).
Registration is open online. The cost is $300 per person, which includes food, housing, supplies, and a T-shirt. There are limited spots for this event.
Learn more and register
YouthLead Training — 2027
LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Saturday, March 13, to Tuesday, March 16, 2027, in St. Louis.
Registration is scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized.