As a church that is energized by lively engagement in our faith and life, the ELCA offers a variety of opportunities for youth to grow in and explore their faith. Please see side menu for more information on LYO, YAGM, and Campus Ministry.
Children/Youth BASICS Questionnaire
My name is Nikoli, and I’m the SWMN Synod’s new Youth Ministry Coordinator! One of the things I want to do well is support the many children and young adult ministries operating in our synod. I would really appreciate five minutes of your time to fill out a very basic questionnaire, which will give you an opportunity to introduce me to your ministry context.
Click here to fill out the questionnaire.
Connect
Connect.
Join the SW MN Synod Youth Ministers Group on Facebook.
Request to join the group. This group has been created for Youth Ministers in the SW MN Synod (and their friends) to share ideas and strengthen one another in ministry. Please use this group to do things such as ask questions, seek opinions and share resources.
-Like and follow the SW MN Synod Youth!
Here is where we will be posting pictures and updates about our gatherings, events, LYO board, or our ELCA Youth.
Hashtag #swmnyouth
Read the SW MN Youth and Family Ministry E-newsletter.
Subscribe to the Youth and Family Ministry e-newsletter. (*We respect your privacy. Subscribers will not have their email addresses shared or redistributed in any way).
Resources
All of these resources below are links; please click the titles to view.
Youth Ministry Network
FAITH5
ELCA Message on Suicide Prevention
In the Aftermath of Suicide
Responses to Bullying
Preventing and Responding to Abuse in Ministry
