End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEnd Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.
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#125. LCMS Youth Gathering – Exploring New Orleans
May 16, 2024 15:45 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBNew Orleans is a city with a lot of LCMS Youth Gathering history, and we are excited to be there again in 2025. Listen to Mark and Julianna talk about NOLA as we prepare for the next Gathering. Youth Gathering Resources: LCMS Youth Gathering Website - lcmsgathering.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/lcmsgathering Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/LCMSYouthMinistry
#124. Starter Pack 2.0 - Using Games Effectively
April 30, 2024 15:45 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBMost youth ministries use games regularly, but new youth leaders might not know how to best use those games. We are joined by Signe White, Ellie Lutz, and Keith Peters, who all serve in camp ministry, to talk about how to use games for teaching, community building, and more. Resources in this episode: National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association: nloma.org Games on YouthESource: youthesource.com/category/free-resources/activities-games YouthESource Website: youthesource.com Guest...
Starter Pack 2.0 - Building Community and Belonging
March 26, 2024 15:45 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBDCE Jeremy Becker joins Julianna and Mark for a conversation about how youth leaders can foster community and relationships that build belonging in their youth ministry. Bio: Jeremy Becker is a Director of Christian Education with over 24 years. He currently serves St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston, Florida before that, he served at Concordia Lutheran in Kirkwood, Missouri. He was recently awarded the Master DCE award from the National Association of DCEs. He is married to Kristin and has...
#122. LCMS Youth Gathering – Getting Started for the 25 Gathering
February 13, 2024 16:45 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIt’s time to start planning for the 2025 Youth Gathering! Mark and Julianna talk about things to consider as you begin to prepare your congregation, youth, parents and other adults for the Gathering. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#121. Starter Pack 2.0 - Child Safety and Risk Management
January 16, 2024 16:45 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThe next episode in our second starter pack discusses child safety and risk management. Mark and Julianna talk about what can go wrong and how you can prepare to keep youth and adults safe and healthy. Resources mentioned in this episode: The LCMS Youth Ministry resource website: youthesource.com Ministry Safe: ministrysafe.com/lcms LCMS Page on Child Abuse/Safety: lcms.org/social-issues/child-abuse
#120. Starter Pack 2.0 - Communication
January 02, 2024 16:45 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBMark and Julianna are starting a new series of podcasts for those who are starting out in youth ministry. For the first episode, we invite LCMS Youth Ministry Communications Specialist Meredith Smith to discuss communications. Meredith Smith is the communications specialist for LCMS Youth Ministry, communicating about everything we do at LCMS Youth Ministry, including the Gathering. She is a Houston native, a graduate of Texas A&M, and is married to Pastor Alex Smith. Find the LCMS Yout...
#119. LCMS Youth Gathering – 2025 Theme Reveal
October 17, 2023 15:45 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWe are excited to be revealing the theme “Endure” for the upcoming 2025 Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger joins Mark and Julianna to talk about the theme, the passages of Hebrews we will focus on and more about our theological paper. Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Student Life at Concordia Seminary here in St. Louis. He served a congregation in Minnesota before coming to the Seminary. Peter has served on our Th...
#118. Heart of a Servant 2023
October 10, 2023 15:45 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBService work is a key component of a healthy youth ministry. Service on longer, intensive weeks like servant events or mission trips give youth a chance to live out their faith through the work of the Holy Spirit and build relationships that keep them tied to their congregation. LCMS Youth Ministry has supported LCMS Servant Events for over 40 years and today we hear more about their benefits to young people, those who serve alongside them, and those they serve in the name of Christ. Resou...
#117. Campus Ministry
September 26, 2023 15:45 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBCollege academic years have started across the country. This is a momentous time of transition for a freshman, and exciting times for upper classmen. A new living arrangement, a new schedule, new freedom, and new relationships all meet young people as they go from high school to their next academic adventure. Campus Ministries and home congregations provide ongoing prayer and support for their walk with Jesus. In this episode, we hear how parents and supportive adults provide this care for st...
#116. Exploring 40 End Goals: Forming Baptismal Identity
September 12, 2023 13:45 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOne of the biggest struggles we know are a part of adolescence, especially today, is identity formation. We talk with DCE Cassie Moore about how youth ministry can play a role in helping form an identity in Christ and about her recent study on identity. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Cassie Moore is an author, international speaker, and leadership consultant with 15 years of experience as a Director of Christian Education in Lutheran churches and...
Apologetic Topics (Part 2): Worldviews and Philosophies
August 30, 2023 13:45 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBWe conclude our short series on Christian Apologetics, inviting Dr. Brad Alles and Rev. Joe Cox to give insight to worldviews and philosophies faced by Christians. Resources in this episode: YouthESource Website — youthesource.com Brad Alles’ Resource Website — bradalles.com “Share Hope” YouthLead Curriculum (Leader: Brad Alles) — youthesource.com/2019/12/12/share-hope Life’s Big Questions, God’s Big Answers by Brad Alles — cph.org/lifes-big-questions-gods-big-answers Starti...
#114. Apologetic Topics (Part 1) - Questions We Face
August 08, 2023 15:45 - 50 minutes - 68.6 MBWe continue a short series on Christian Apologetics with guests Dr. Brad Alles and Rev. Joe Cox. In this episode we tackle a few questions raised by those inside and outside of the faith. Our guests give insight to answers to defend the faith and share it with others. Bios: Dr. Brad Alles is an Assistant Professor of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is a frequent Bible study teacher and speaker at local, state and national youth gatherings, as well as youth worker, te...
#113. The Role of Apologetics
August 01, 2023 15:45 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBWe continue a short series on Christian Apologetics, exploring the role of Apologetics in Christian education and youth ministry. Faith Spelbring, DCE, joins us to give insight and resources to equip young people to think critically about the intersection of faith and life and witnessing to others. Resources in this episode: Life's Big Questions, God’s Big Answers by Brad Alles cph.org/lifes-big-questions-gods-big-answers The Defense Never Rests by Craig Parton cph.org/the-defense-nev...
#112. Understanding Christian Worldview
June 15, 2023 15:45 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWe start a short series on Christian Apologetics, starting with the basics of Christian Worldview. Dr. Brad Alles and Rev. Joe Cox join us to give resources to develop our worldview grounded in God’s Word and truth. Resources mentioned in this episode: “Share Hope” YouthLead Curriculum (Leader: Brad Alles) - youthesource.com/2019/12/12/share-hope/ Brad Alles’ Resource Website – bradalles.com Summit Ministries – summit.org Answers in Genesis – answeresingenesis.og Bios: Dr...
#111. YouthLead and Supporting Teen Leaders
May 16, 2023 15:45 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBMembers of the YouthLead Executive Team, teens elected to serve the program for a three year term, join Mark and Julianna in talking about how to support teen leaders and what they enjoy about being young leaders themselves Bios: Reagan Martens, Austin Barber, and Adam Beadle are representatives from the YouthLead Executive Team. This team is elected by their peers to serve for three years. They provide leadership and direction to the YouthLead program and serve as leaders during our Youth...
#110. Supporting International Missions
April 25, 2023 14:45 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBPart of our 40 End Goals talks about how we engage and support in service and mission locally and across the globe. Rev. Mark Rabe and Erin Alter from the LCMS Office of International Mission join us to talk about how youth leaders can explore these topics and support current and future missionaries. Find the LCMS Office of International Mission at international.lcms.org, Missions Unpacked at international.lcms.org/missions-unpacked, and the Five Minutes with a Missionary Podcast at kfuo.o...
#109. Exploring the 40 End Goals - God’s Story, My Story
April 04, 2023 15:45 - 41 minutes - 57 MBBoth in the 2022 Gathering Theological paper and in the Seven Practices we talk about the importance of telling personal stories, but especially God’s story. Julianna and Mark talk to Pastor Ted Doering about his study that dives into God’s story and our story. Bio: Rev. Ted Doering is the pastor at Narrative Church, an LCMS church plant in Williamson County, Texas, just north of Austin. He is blessed to be married to Chelsey, who works as the hospitality coordinator for TX district. Ted e...
#108. Difficult Conversations: Gender and Sexuality
March 14, 2023 14:45 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn our last episode on difficult conversations, Pastor Jonathan and Christa Petzold help us think about how to approach issues of gender and sexuality in our youth ministry. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Rev. Jonathan Petzold holds an MDiv from Concordia Seminary St. Louis. He serves as Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Roselle, Illinois. Christa Petzold holds an MA in Theology from Concordia University Irvine and a degree ...
#107. Exploring the 40 End Goals: Vocation for What’s Next
February 07, 2023 16:45 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBWe are highlighting a second study in this year after the Gathering on Vocation. DCE Amanda Jahnke joins us to talk about vocation with teens now and in the future. Bio: Amanda Jahnke is a DCE currently serving Concordia Preparatory School in Townsend, Maryland. She previously served at St. Paul in Fort Worth, TX. She received her undergrad and graduate degree in Family Sciences from Concordia St. Paul. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#106. Difficult Conversations: Suicide
February 02, 2023 16:45 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBSuicide is not easy to talk about in your youth ministry, but it is necessary as it is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 10-24. Megan Miessler, LCSW, joins us to talk about how we can approach this topic well and care for young people who may experience crisis around suicide. Find the Columbia Protocol App at apps.apple.com/us/app/columbia-protocol/id1450966911 and Mental Health First Aid at mentalhealthfirstaid.org. If you or someone you know is in crisis or mental distre...
#105. Exploring the 40 End Goals: Life In All Things
January 19, 2023 16:45 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBDeaconess Emma Heinz and Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor join Mark and Julianna to talk about how we approach life issues in youth ministry and teach a full theology of life in all things to our youth. Find LCMS Life Ministry resources at lcmslife.org and life resources on the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com/life. Bio: Deaconess Emma Heinz lives in St. Louis and is married to Seminarian Ben Heinz. She has served as a Deaconess intern in the Office of National Mission, i...
#104. Difficult Conversations: Drug and Alcohol Addiction
January 03, 2023 16:45 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBMark and Julianna continue the series on challenging issues you might face in youth ministry. Rev. Brian Earl joins them to talk about ministering in the face of drug and substance use and addiction. Bio: Rev. Brian Earl is a board-certified chaplain currently serving in mental health populations at the Raymond G Murphy Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM since 2019. Before that Brian completed a VA Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment at the West Haven, CT VA. Br...
#103. Exploring the 40 End Goals: In the Midst of Difficult Times
December 13, 2022 15:45 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBOur next study in the 40 End Goals series helps us to think about how we navigate difficult times with humble confidence and teach youth to do the same. Pastor Brandon Metcalf joins us to talk about his study and how we can support teens regardless of what challenges they face. Bio: Rev. Brandon Metcalf serves as Associate Pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, Illinois. Brandon has a degree from Concordia University Nebraska and served as a Director of Christian Education in Missouri...
#102. Hear about LCMS Servant Events
November 29, 2022 16:45 - 22 minutes - 31 MBLCMS Servant Events have supported youth and adults in learning that serving others can make a difference because of Jesus Christ for more than 35 years. In this episode, our Servant Event Committee joins us to talk about how these servant events across the country. Guests in this episode: Rev. Barry Akers — Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, WI Shelly Carlson — Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, Forest Lake, MN Joe Palinkas — Zion Lutheran Church, Painesville, OH Randy Ro...
#101. Exploring the 40 End Goals – Sabbath and Rest
November 15, 2022 16:45 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBAs we continue to highlight the studies around the 40 End Goals, Mark and Julianna talk to DCE Bekah Freed about her study and devotions on Sabbath and rest. Bio: Bekah Freed is Kansas-grown girl who now lives in cornfields of Nebraska (with a 9-year stop in Buffalo, NY). She currently serves the students of Concordia University, Nebraska as the Director in the Student Life Office and loves helping youth and young adults know how much Jesus loves them. (Hint: It’s a lot!) She is a Director...
100th Episode Special
November 01, 2022 15:45 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBMark and Julianna celebrate 100 episodes of End Goals Podcast by letting the listeners turn the tables and answering their questions. We are so thankful for your support these last three years. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#099. Difficult Conversations: Bullying
October 18, 2022 15:45 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBBullying is not anything new, and youth ministries have had to deal with it many times over and in various ways. Today, much of the bullying happens not face to face but online. Kari Smith joins us to talk about how to prevent and approach this issue. Bio: Kari Smith has been a teacher, youth leader, and now works with Lutheran Family Service as Congregational Services and Adoption Case Work. She graduated from Concordia Nebraska. She lives in Iowa with her husband of 22 years and is a mom...
#098. Exploring the 40 End Goals - Vocation
October 04, 2022 15:45 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBWe all have roles, responsibilities, and relationships where God uses us to serve others and share the Gospel. Pastor Andrew Jones joins Mark and Julianna to talk about the importance to teaching about vocation. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Andrew R. Jones lives in the Bay Area of California where he enjoys writing, hiking, and adventures with his wife, Stephanie. He has served the church on three continents in varying roles including campus m...
#097. Difficult Conversations: Anxiety and Depression
September 20, 2022 15:45 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis Fall we are taking on some important, but difficult topics for teens that might be tough for youth leaders to approach. In this episode, we talk with Jayme Nichols about how we can prepare to care and support youth who are impacted by depression and anxiety. Bio: DCE Jayme Nichols is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the Austin, TX area. Before becoming a counselor, she served in youth ministry for 18 years. Jayme and her husband, Kobi, grew up in Saginaw, MI and met at V...
#096. Exploring the 40 End Goals - Fostering Humble Confidence
September 08, 2022 15:45 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBBoth the 7 Practices and the 40 End Goals use the term “Humble Confidence” but what does that mean? Join Mark and Julianna in a discussion with Rev. Trevor Sutton about his study on Humble Confidence available on YouthESource right now. Bio: Rev. Trevor Sutton is a senior pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan. He is also a PhD candidate at Concordia Seminary and teaches in the digital humanities graduate program at Concordia Ann Arbor. His most recent books include Redeem...
#095. Exploring the 40 End Goals – Christian Community
August 23, 2022 15:45 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOur 40 Teaching End Goals are a part of our 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry and our Bible studies on the YouthESource for the next year will explore those End Goals. In this episode we look at the first of those Bible studies and devotions by talking about Christian Community with author Cassie Schermbeck. Bio: Cassie Schermbeck is a DCE in Centennial, CO, and has served in youth ministry for more than twenty years. She went to Concordia University Nebraska and received her MA in You...
#094. Crossover Episode with Friends for Life: Serving the Younger Generation
August 16, 2022 15:45 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBJoin us for a special crossover episode with Friends for Life! Host Stephanie Neugebauer talked with us about the importance of intergenerational relationships, particularly with older generations honoring and serving the younger generation. As we think about the life of the church, how we care for pre-teens, teens, and young adults is a part of how we engage and value God’s people in every aspect of life. Find the Friends for Life Podcast at kfuo.org/friendsforlife. Find the LCMS Youth Mi...
#093. Gathering Finishing Pack – Between Now and 2025
August 09, 2022 15:45 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBEven though you may still be sharing your 2022 Gathering experience, our team is already well at work on the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Hear a little bit about what happens between Gatherings and ways you can stay connected to us. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#092. Gathering Finishing Pack – Staff Reflections on LCMS Youth Gathering 2022
August 04, 2022 15:45 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBNow that we have experienced the LCMS Youth Gathering, we checked in with the staff of LCMS Youth Ministry to hear their reflections on the event. The staff works hard for years to make the Gathering possible and have a unique perspective of where God was at work in Houston. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#091. Gathering Finishing Pack – Impact of the Gathering
July 28, 2022 15:45 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBLCMS Youth Gathering participants can be noticeable with their matching shirts and backpacks. More than just being seen, God can use Gathering participants to leave an impact on the city and those residents they come into contact with. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#090. Gathering Finishing Pack – LCMS Youth Gathering Beyond the Five Days
July 19, 2022 15:45 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBMark and Julianna talk about how the Gathering can help your youth ministry beyond the five days of the event. We pray it can help spur ministry for the next three years and beyond. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#089. Gathering Finishing Pack - Sharing the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering
July 14, 2022 15:45 - 14 minutes - 10 MBWe know you are exhausted and just looking for a little rest. But in the first in our Gathering Finishing Pack series, we will talk about how you might think about sharing your group’s experience at the 2022 Youth Gathering back home. This also has a special segment for pastors on the theme: In All Things! Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#088. Mostly Live at the Gathering
July 12, 2022 15:45 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWe have finally made it to Houston for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering. Join Mark and Julianna on the Interactive Floor as they talk about their experiences and give thanks for what is happening at the Gathering. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
LCMS Gathering Planning for “What if...?”
June 21, 2022 15:45 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBWhile we hope that every part of your LCMS Youth Gathering experience goes perfectly, we know that you want to plan for all the contingencies. This podcast will cover some of the big “What if” questions so you can hear about some of the plans and supports we have in place for you. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#086. LCMS Gathering Hotels and Transportation Tips
June 07, 2022 15:45 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe know that hotels and transportation aren’t necessarily glamorous, but they are necessary. Krista Miller and Dean Luker join us to talk about key things to know about both pieces as a part of your Youth Gathering experience. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bios: Krista Miller is LCMS Youth Ministry’s Associate Director, Gathering Registrar and Operations. She has served LCMS Youth Ministry for almost 23...
#085. LCMS Gathering Reveals and Recaps
May 24, 2022 15:45 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThe 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering is coming soon and we are excited to be sharing new information about everything you and your youth will experience. This podcast will review the reveals from last week and give a few tips and recaps for you as you prepare for the Gathering. Find all things Gathering at lcmsgathering.com. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
#084. Transitioning Youth to College and Beyond
May 10, 2022 15:45 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIt’s the time of year as we plan for high school and college graduations! Mark and Julianna invited Pastor Jay Winter to talk about campus ministry and transitioning young people into next steps in college. Bio: Pastor Jay Winters has served University Lutheran in Tallahassee since 2007. He grew up on the mission field as the son of a missionary in the Philippines where he lived until he was almost 13. Pastor Jay got his undergraduate degree at Concordia University – Nebraska, and moved on...
#083. Parents as Youth Leader
April 26, 2022 15:45 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the final episode of our series on parents, we talk with DCE Jeremy Becker to discuss the unique benefits and strains when a parent serves as a youth ministry leader. Bio: Jeremy Becker graduated from Concordia University in Chicago as a DCE. He served at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood and currently serves at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston, Florida. He is married to Kristin Becker and has two daughters, Mikayla and Natalie. They enjoy running marathons, going to Disney, a...
#082: Listening Skills for Parents and Youth Leaders
April 12, 2022 15:45 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMany parents and youth leaders want to be positive, Christ centered mentors and have solid listening skills. Mark and Julianna talk with DCE Darcy Paape on her experience and recent development of curriculum that can help both youth leaders and parents do just that. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Darcy Paape has 20 years of experience working with emerging young adult leaders in high school, church, and university settings. She is passionate ab...
Spiritual Vibrant Households
March 29, 2022 15:45 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBYoung people don’t just have parents or guardians; they come from full households that all look different. Talk about how to help foster spiritually vibrant Households of Faith is Rev. Jason Broge of Lutheran Hour Ministries. Find their resources at lhm.org/households. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Rev. Jason Broge is the Director, Design & Development for Lutheran Hour Ministries. Jason joined the Lutheran Hour Ministries team in April of 2018 ...
#080: Working with Parents
March 15, 2022 15:45 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAdolescence is an important part of development. Youth ministry and parents can work together to help young people navigate through this potentially tumultuous time. In this episode, DCE Tim Rippstein helps us talk about how youth ministry leaders can work with parents. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Tim Rippstein is a DCE who serves St. John’s Lutheran in Seward, NE. He has served as a missionary in Japan, and as a DCE in Reno, NV, and Portland,...
LCMS Youth Gathering – Service and Leadership Opportunities
March 01, 2022 16:45 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBPlanning for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering is in full swing. Hear more about the volunteers and the service opportunities that will happen at the Gathering from our fantastic volunteer planners. Bios: Lindsey Schmidt is a DCE who serves as Director of Youth Ministry at Woodbury Lutheran Church. She also serves as the Director of Volunteer Management for the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering. She lives in the Twin Cities and is married to Tad. Jen Hall is a DCE who has served as Director of F...
#078: Partnering with Parents
February 15, 2022 16:45 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn our series on parents, we are talking to practitioners like DCE Blake Brockman about how to partner well with parents in youth ministry. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: DCE Blake Brockman. Blake is the Director of Youth & Family Ministries at Peace Lutheran in Antigo, WI. He writes for YouthESource regularly and presented about engaged parents at the National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference this past summer. He loves his wife Hannah, sports,...
#077: Encouraging Engaged Parents
February 01, 2022 15:45 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBMark and Julianna set some groundwork for our upcoming series on parents in Youth Ministry. They talk about how critical engaged parents are and how partnering with them can benefit both teens and your ministry. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com and Gathering Resources at lcmsgathering.com/resources.
#076: Encouraging Church Work Careers
January 18, 2022 16:45 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBMost adults who are now serving in professional church work can point back to supportive adults and parents who encouraged them to consider that career track. In this episode, Rev. Dr. James Baneck talks about who and how to encourage young people who may be a good fit for church work. Bio: Rev. Dr. James Baneck is the executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. In this role, he encourages the spiritual, character, confessional, physical, emotional and intellectual development of LCMS p...