Youth Ministry

Youth are the future and the present of our churches. The CLB seeks to unleash our youth to be leaders in our churches and denomination. We stay in touch with youth workers throughout the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, supporting, encouraging and resourcing our youth leaders and pastors.

Youth & Young Adult Online Cohorts

Three New Cohorts starting in October!
The THREE NEW COHORTS are an opportunity for young leaders to learn and grow among like-minded students in a way that is often otherwise unavailable.
Each cohort will meet 6-8 weeks for about an hour each time.
Cohorts will begin the second week in October so sign up soon!
COHORT OPTIONS:
  1. How do I talk to others about Jesus?
  2. How do I lead others in worship?
  3. How do I know Jesus better?
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Churches partnering across national borders for the sake of the Kingdom of God.

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry and how to join a team organized by North American Mission, please let us know. We'll do all the hard work so you can focus on serving.
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Rev. Mark Johannesen

CLB Youth Ministries Communications

My primary calling is to serve as associate pastor at True Life Church in Rochester, MN. I am no expert, but I love teens and hope to pass on my years of experience to the youth workers of the CLB. In addition I serve the CLBA as the Youth Ministries Communications point person.
I stay in touch with youth workers throughout the Church of the Lutheran Brethren, and do my best to share information that I gain from those conversations results here at CLBA.org and our Youth Workers Facebook Group.
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Resources

ORANGE Conference '24

A conference for your entire family ministry team.
  • The cost of the conference is covered for the first 14 people to sign up!
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Youth Ministry Mentors

Veteran youth workers are ready to come alongside your youth leader and/or congregation to strengthen your ministry.
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Youth & Young Adult Cohorts

Three cohorts are beginning in October 2024! Only 8 students can sign up for each cohort so register soon!
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Employment Opportunities

Youth Ministry related employment opportunities.
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2024 Elevate - Youth Convention

Check out highlight video and other resources from the last youth convention on the website.
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Churches Helping Churches

Would you benefit from the help of a team or want to send a team to serve another church?
Contact Rev. Mark Johannesen
Ph: (507) 665-6393
Email: CLICK HERE

Youth Ministry Blog

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Rooted Gap Year Begins
November 12th, 2024
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 discipled, to live in community, and to serve the Lord, as they serve one another and those in the communities that we travel to. I have loved listening to the discussions that these students have had aro...
Sponsoring Youth Workers to attend CPYU Northeast Summit
September 5th, 2024
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 workers who commit to attending this conference by October 20th. This offer is valid for one person per CLB church.The event website can be found at nymsummit.orgA detailed schedule can be found at n...
Kids, Trauma, and Ministry
August 29th, 2024
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 tell my story and share advice coming out of my successes, as well as my failures.One simple advice I have as you minister is to not make promises you may not be able to keep. One way I failed at thi...
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