As we kick of the Gathering Starter Pack we will be looking into the theme: In All Things with Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger and DCE Shelly Schwalm.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Encouraging Youth Leaders
Dr. Jacob Youmans joins Mark and Julianna to talk about encouraging and supporting youth leaders.
Mission Field: USA — Church Planting in the LCMS: Research Results
Ryan Curnutt explores the current trends and challenges in church planting in the LCMS.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Building Community One Youth at a Time
DCE Mark Cook joins Mark and Julianna to discuss his chapter on building Christian community in youth ministry one teen at a time.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Developing a Support System (Connected for Life)
Dr. Deb Arfsten returns to talk with Mark and Julianna about the importance of developing a support system for youth ministry in your congregation.
Mission Field: USA — Developing a Strong Church Planting Core Team
Rev. Jim Woelmer explores strategies and advice to build a core team to launch various aspects of ministry.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Community Youth Ministry
Mark and Julianna talk with Rev. Derek Broten about how to reach out with the Gospel in Community Focused Youth Ministry.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Introducing YouthLead
Mark and Julianna are joined by Joanna Shaw and Ally Graves to introduce YouthLead.
LCMS Youth Ministry End Goals – Strategic Planning for Youth Ministry
Dr. Mark Blanke joins Mark and Julianna to talk about the importance of strategic planning for youth ministry.
Mission Field: USA — Co-vocational Church Planters: Necessary Evil or Preferred Strategy?
Rev. Todd Kollbaum, Director of Rural and Small Town Mission, explores the challenges and benefits of a church planter holding a job in addition to planting a church.