COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. – Psalm 46:10-11
We are in an unprecedented time. In most recent tragedies, we as Jesus’ disciples have been able to physically gather together to worship, sing, and embrace. This time it’s different.
We are all learning a lot about what it means to the family of God. We are seeing He is doing beautiful things in the middle of calamity. Praise be to God He is the one who says “Be Still” to this virus and anything this fallen world brings before us.
We will be doing our best to provide encouragement and new resources for youth and young adult ministry in this uncertain time. We are collecting resources on this page, so bookmark it and come back often! We will also share new resources on the youthESource Facebook page and the LCMS Youth Ministry Facebook Group, which you can find by clicking the buttons to the right.
Get the latest updates here:
End Goals Podcast Special Episode: When You Can't Meet Face to Face
Webinar: A Zoom Meetings Tutorial
Youth Ministry Social Media Kit
New Resources
A Hope that Endures: Developing Resiliency in Teens
Now more than ever our children need to develop resiliency skills as they face the after-effects of the pandemic as well as the ongoing repercussions of social and political unrest. In Youth Ministry we can help them to identify their feelings and see where God is with them and working in them to develop endurance, hope and resiliency.
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Pressing Reset on Ministry
COVID has changed so much in so many different ways – for good and for bad. As you look to restart, revitalize, and reshape your ministry in the upcoming months, here are three steps you can take. As you do, remember that God is with you and guiding you.
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Under Construction: Rebuilding and Refreshing Relationships Post-Pandemic
As churches continue to emerge from the challenges of the pandemic, it’s important to assess what and how we need to rebuild. In this article we will look at how we might rebuild relationships that need attention post-pandemic.
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Where You Belong: Talking to Youth about Coming Back to Church
As we adjust to the new normal after the pandemic, we can see fewer people in our pews. So, what do we do to get people, especially young people, back in church? This article helps us think through some ways we can answer that question.
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Technology Changes in Youth Ministry Here to Stay?
Technology has always been a fact moving and hard to hit target, but with the changes that have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, that pace has accelerated faster than any might have anticipated. If we focus on the Gospel, we stand a much better chance of making deliberate and intentionally wise choices with our finite resources.
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Skit – Never Alone
In this skit, we highlight how disconnection and loneliness can seem like a constant companion during difficult times like these. Yet, God’s Word brings us hope and reminds us that we are never alone. God is with us and ties us together through the Gospel.
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What One Teen Wants You to Know about a COVID-Impacted World
High School senior Ariana shares a heartfelt perspective on the impact of CoVid-19 on her life. She shares insight and encouragements for how adults, especially youth leaders, can disciple and care for young people in this time.
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For Everything a Season: Bible Study for Youth Grieving Things That Have Changed
By the time students have reached middle or high school, they have likely already experienced a number of transformations. When they grieve those changes, it’s important to allow them to process the grief, and to recognize God’s hand in all things. This study does have variations so it can be done over technology.
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Blessed are Those Who Mourn: A Bible Study for Youth Grieving Unexpected Loss
As young people experience unexpected loss, the church should be a safe source of comfort. While students must be allowed opportunity to grieve in whatever way suits them, this study will help you process sudden loss.
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Lessons Learned Part 2: How a Pandemic is Shaping a Generation
Our future will undoubtedly be shaped by these times, and those who work with Gen Z must consider the ways this pandemic may affect the youngest generation, and what we can do to continue to work with and reach them right now.
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Lessons Learned: How a Pandemic is Shaping a Generation
For those who will work with Gen Z for many years it’s crucial that we consider the ways this pandemic might affect a generation, and what we can do to continue to work with and reach them right now.
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Bible Study: Grieving Ambiguous Loss
Loss is not always connected to tangible things. Sometimes it encompasses the disappointment of missing out on a long-awaited event or opportunity. This Bible study will help you gently guide them through this grieving process and offer consolation, hope, and appropriate Scripture.
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Psalms Devotions
Bible Studies that Connect to the Times We’re In
Growing Young’s 6 Core Commitments and LCMS Youth Ministry’s 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry
This is the introduction to a series of articles exploring the connection between the 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry and Fuller Youth Institute’s 6 Core Commitments for Growing Young, These articles are all linked here to help you consider your ministry to young people might be transformed to help position your church to Grow Young as you retain and gain young people as a part of your ministry.
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Family Technology Covenant
We know that many families struggle with how and when to allow young people to use technology, including social media. Here we have listed several resources as well as an example of a family technology covenant.
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Fleece Hat Project and Devotion
Looking for a short, easy servant event. These fleece hats are easy to make and can get distributed in a number of ways from homeless shelters, cancer patients and more. Included is a devotion created to be used before making the hats as well as the basic instructions.
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Servant Event Group Study and Covenant Design
This resource is designed to help a group preparing to attend a servant event. It is a short Bible study and a process for creating a group covenant to use while attending the event.
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Ideas to Serve Your Congregation
Many youth groups begin serving by setting aside a few hours each month for service. These are servant event ideas to get you started thinking about the needs of your congregation. Try them throughout the year with your youth group.
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