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Stories surround us Certainly, we know God’s story for us in Scripture where God continues to speak in His perfect word. We also can think of our lives as stories where God is at work, even when that story is difficult. This study seeks to help young people to think of faith and develop identity by using this important concept of story.

Change in ministry is healthy but it isn’t always fun. The process of change isn’t positive at every step. Change can bring out the ugliest sides of a person because it is often uncomfortable, difficult, and stressful. This article highlights some of the dos and don'ts that can help new youth leaders navigate change in a way that brings out the best in ministry.

In the final devotion tied to the My Roles Now and for the Future study, we think about how God has empowered us for vocations around your community.

We have many different vocations. In the third devotion tied to the My Roles Now and for the Future study, we are reminded that as children of God, each of us is called to be a Kingdom worker- serving the Kingdom of God with our time, talents, and treasures.

How do we continue to tell students that Jesus is good when the Church that purports to espouse His teachings, hurts people? Youth leaders should be prepared for responding when young people are faced with sin within their congregation and the larger church. This article helps leaders consider how they might do approach this difficult topic.

In the second devotion tied to the My Roles Now and for the Future study, we think about how we serve God by intentionally serve our friends.

The Lutheran Youth and Adult Poll (formerly known as the Lutheran Youth Fellowship Poll) has been conducted every three years at LCMS Youth Gatherings since the 1980s. The executive summary seeks to highlight the most important findings from the 2022 poll.

In this first devotion tied to the My Roles Now and for the Future study, we are reminded that when this world seems hostile, you have been chosen for the vocation of child of God and sent to bring Good News with encouragement, help, and patience to the world.

The theology of vocation is such a gift to all people, but especially to youth. By understanding their lives as a collection of God-given vocations under the larger umbrella of their call to follow Jesus, youth are invited to consider what living a faith-integrated life might look like both now and in the future.

In all things, we should remember that God is working through us, and in us, for our neighbor. In this final devotion around life, we are reminded that the Christian life is a life of humble service.