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In this day and age it seems hard to find contentment. Social media has many of us comparing ourselves to others and finding ourselves lacking in one way or another. The Bible has much to say to us about contentment as well as where striving after the things of this world can lead. This study helps to talk to youth about their contentment in Christ.

Thanking volunteers is so important for ministry. Here are three ideas to get you started.

Things change when you leave the honeymoon phase and settle into your first Call. And, that change may be hard and that’s ok. Here are some great reminders if you are in that position as a new worker.

This is the second devotion on the back to school year. Stress and social anxieties that accompany school experiences, but God is with us. He cares for us as our refuge and strength in trouble.

The next set of studies in this Confirmation 2.0 series will focus on the Lord’s Prayer. Through this series, we focus on learning to pray by listening to the words the Lord has given us to pray. The first session we explore Old Testament prayers of the people of God, and in the second, we look at Jesus’ own prayers. In the final session we look at Jesus' unforgettable response with the disciples asked him about prayer.

This is the first devotion dedicated to transitioning back to a new school year. As we enter a new season, let's embrace our new routines and live daily in God’s presence and providence.

Planning Youth Ministry can be tough. A year long plan can be a bit of work, but incredibly helpful. This article is designed to help you think through the steps of creating your year long ministry plan.

As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how Growing Young's Best Neighbors is connected to 7 Practices Opportunities to Serve & Lead, Supportive Adults, Discover a Resilient Identity in Christ, and Live Out Their Unique Vocation

Download the full leader guide here. The theme for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering, LiveLove(d), was selected in January, 2011. The theme is based on 1 John 4:9: “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.” (NIV […]

This Bible study series reviews five scriptural stories of people who were called out of some particular place or situation by God and into service to Him and to others. This series was originally created to serve LCMS Servant Events during their week-long programming.