St Paul Lutheran Church Youth Ministry

Youth Rock at St.Paul!

Vision

Create a nurturing Christian Community where the gospel is experienced and faith develops for Christ's service

Mission

Develop disciples!

Environment

All students are welcomed and quickly assimilated into the group!

Ministry approaches reflect society and culture.

Peer groups built on relationships of integrity.

Youth are integral members of the body of Christ sharing their gifts.

Youth and family teamed for ministry.

Youth make intergenerational connections with all ages- adults and children alike.

Connected to other youth groups and attend regional and national events such as the National Youth Gathering every three years where over 36,000 high school students gather to worship, serve and grow in their faith.

National Youth Gathering 2003, Atlanta

Committed Adult Leadership

Able leaders, such as Kim Mehan and Pastor Mike, spur students in their faith walk. Adult sponsors such as Pam, Bob & Linda and parents actively support and minister to the students.

YOUTH Links/Resources

Youth Ministries of the ELCA - provides resources and programs primarily for early adolescents to young adults (ages 12 through 30)

The Lutheran Youth Organization (LYO) - provides programs and activities for young people in ELCA congregations and holds a triennial convention in conjunction with a youth gathering that draws nearly 30,000 participants

Lutheran Student Movement (LSM) - exploring social and spiritual concerns and accepting the challenge to unite with all the people of God

Lutheran Campus Ministry (LCM) - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Division for Higher Education and Schools

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