The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.
Youth Ministry
Registration open for YouthLead training
The annual event is set for March 8–11, 2025, in St. Louis.
International Center interns receive hands-on training
In addition to serving in their respective areas, the interns participated in a “Meet and Greet” with IC staff and volunteered for a local service project.
Youth leaders gather in New Orleans, look to 2025
The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.
Young Adult Volunteers needed for 2025 Gathering
The application period opened July 15 and will remain open through Dec. 31.
YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
LWML mission grants support life, youth, church work recruitment
LWML President Eden Keefe presented three grant checks after chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on March 7.
Saving souls: Christ’s work, not ours
If a year from now we discovered that all our supposed best practices were completely wrong, it would not change the number of God’s elect by a single one.
Gathering Ambassadors serve ‘essential’ role
The deadline for applications to serve at the 2025 Gathering is March 15.
‘An attitude of lifelong service’: Servant Event registration now open
Events will begin as early as March and continue through August.
Operations manager, LCMS Youth Ministry
The position is based at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme
The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.
Synod convention calls for new Lutheran academic standards
Delegates also adopted resolutions that commend Lutheran schools, address church worker student debt, encourage family devotions and recommend youth ministry resources.
Youth take part in leadership training
YouthLead is a youth leadership training retreat hosted by LCMS Youth Ministry.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.