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The gathering and sharing of life together of young and old is one of the blessings and beauties of the church. But are there ways in which life together can extend beyond being together for worship? And why is it important that young and old share life together?

Youth Leaders should find ways to incorporate helpful adults from all places in the congregation. Recruiting adults outside of youth ministry leadership can help develop champions for young people and enhance youth ministry, young people and youth ministry leaders.

Our younger generation is still building resiliency of character. They lack experience and are still developing their understanding of self. Supportive Christian adults can be powerful in their lives to help point them back to Jesus in tumultuous times. Join us in praying for the character of our youth people.

It’s a hallmark of young adulthood to survive the tumultuous years of changing friendships and significant others, and to navigate the tricky dance to independence with one’s parents. In this devotion, we lift up in prayer the relationships of young people.

Many pastors have a desire to see youth ministry flourish in the places they serve, but it’s not always clear how the pastor might contribute to that flourishing. Here are three ways for pastors to start actively supporting youth ministry.

The topics for these studies are spiritual practices which are important for Christians, regardless of age. As an intergenerational study, supportive adults and parents can regularly serve as examples in these practices and young people who are learning to incorporate them in their everyday life. This is a four part study that can be used in a variety of settings.

Gen Z can be afraid of a frightening and uncertain world, and afraid of their futures. They’re inordinately worried about school, careers, relationships, and mistakes. Join us in praying for young people and their fear.

During the 2021 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference, we asked our YouthLead participants what they wanted the adult leaders in their Youth Ministry to know. These were some of their responses. We are so grateful for how God is working through amazing teens in our congregation.

This video curriculum focuses on helping youth understand their Baptismal identity and how it impacts their everyday faith. In our Baptism, we receive God's promises and God's work is on display. As Baptized children of God, the Holy Spirit strengthens us for all we will experience in life, especially as we are called to be different in this world.

Young leaders are going to witness (and even be drawn into) conflict in the church. This can be difficult to navigate, but with some mentoring, they will be able to weather disagreements and let God's light shine through.