Posts with the category “youth-ministry”

In the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25 we hear about a wealthy master who goes away on a journey and entrusts three stewards with his wealth. To the first he gives five talents, to the seco...  Read More

The Rooted Gap Year program is off and running and I couldn’t be more thankful for the way things have started. We have eight incredible young adults from all over the country who have come to be disc...  Read More

In 2025, the CLBA is sponsoring CLB youth workers, so they can attend the CPYU, Northeast Youth Ministry Summit March 17-20 of 2025.The CLB is will cover the registration costs for the first six youth...  Read More

I have served in youth ministry for nearly 20 years. One of my biggest priorities is supporting students as they go through challenges in their lives. I am not a mental health expert, but I am here to...  Read More

For five days we watched our young people take in God’s Word, praise his name together in worship, and join each other in prayer. They experienced fellowship through afternoon activities, games with e...  Read More

At the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, 297 students gathered for five days to worship, learn, grow, and have fun. With eight speakers, a variety of seminars, and one big concert by hip-hop arti...  Read More

The CLB Biennial Convention is excited to have Dr. Sean McDowell with us on Saturday, June 8 during our Day of Equipping.Date: June 8, 2024 (Saturday)Track: Youth Ministry (for youth leaders, parents,...  Read More

We all want the students that we work with to come to know Jesus in a mature way. Yet, to our dismay, there are times when some of the students that we work with, seem to lack faith, or lack knowing J...  Read More

The Church of the Lutheran Brethren is a Disciple-Making Church (DMC). A key focus of this mission advancement initiative is the vision to unleash new leaders—to call, empower, and support young men a...  Read More

Below are two opportunities for Youth Workers as you learn and grow. The CLBA is partnering with Youth Ministry Consultants again as they host a number of monthly one-hour long webinars on a variety o...  Read More

The following is a review of Orange Conference by Karyn Petric, a 2023 attendee. We are already planning to attend the 2024 conference. Learn more about how you can attend for free HERE. When I was as...  Read More

The Orange Conference describes itself as "a conference for your entire family ministry team." The website states: Join thousands of family ministry leaders in Atlanta for a unique 3-day experience wh...  Read More

The CLBA is partnering with Youth Ministry Consultants again as they host a number of monthly one-hour long webinars on a variety of topics. We invite you to look at the schedule below and to register...  Read More

When I was in high school, the band Alabama came out with a song titled, I’m In a Hurry.I’m in a hurry to get things done Oh, I rush and rush until life’s no funAll I really gotta do is live and die B...  Read More

Here is the data that was collected during our most recent youth ministry budgeting and compensation survey. In addition, there is a powerpoint that can be downloaded below and used in your ministry c...  Read More

One of the most important things in overseeing student ministries is to set up a team of mature believers that speak the truth and hope of Jesus into the lives of teens. Watch the video below to hear ...  Read More

On July 31, 2022, Bethel Church in Fergus Falls, MN held a retirement party for Allen Aase. Big Al has spent the past 47 years doing some form of youth ministry, and most recently served at Bethel Chu...  Read More

Jonathan McKeeTeens, Tweens, Screens & Self-Esteem (Seminar at the CLB 2022 Biennial Convention - June 2022) Jonathan McKee is the author of over 25 books including Parenting Generation Screen and The...  Read More

The CLB is going to ORANGE ’23!To learn more about this event, watch the video and read below. ORANGE website: https://theorangeconference.comDates: April 26-28, 2023Cost: The CLB is paying the regist...  Read More