Mark and Julianna discuss how Warmth, Challenge and Grace best describe what young people told us helped keep them attached to the church community.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Hymn Sing with Sarah: The Quempas Carol
Sarah invites Erin, Bri and Rachel to share their favorite Christmas carols and caroling memories, including her own with “The Quempas Carol.”
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Erin’s Recipe Card: Christmas Cookies!
Erin goes beyond the beloved-but-mundane sugar cookie to introduce Bri, Rachel and Sarah to a new-to-them Christmas classic: the lace cookie.
Mission Field: USA — Ethnic Church Planting
Rev. Yared Halche explores the unique opportunities and challenges to begin churches among the various ethnic groups in our country today.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton and Lutheran Identity
Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton about how young people navigate the tensions of Lutheranism in the world.
Sharper Iron — Christ is Surely Coming: Ministry in the Family of God
Rev. Mark Barz, senior pastor at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} QUIZ: Which Lutheran Lady are you?
Which Lutheran Lady are you? Take this interactive quiz to find out!
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} ICYMI: Book Club Announcement!
In this Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge short, Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri talk through their options as they finalize a choice for their inaugural book club pick.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Rachel’s Trivia Challenge: The End of the World
Rachel embarks on a dystopian romp from rock band R.E.M. to evangelical A-lister Kirk Cameron and beyond, as she does her level best to stump Sarah, Erin, and Bri on all things eschatological.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry – Supportive Adults
Mark and Julianna discuss the reason why supportive adults make such a big impact on engaging and retaining young people.