LCMS Synod Youth page - LCMS YOUTH MINISTRY FAITHfully Leads, Serves, Resources and Networks youth and adults with districts and in congregational settings with a vision of hope and celebration in the name of Jesus Christ! This site is full of valuable information and resources.

The Esource - An online LCMS Youth Magazine that exists to provide Jesus-centered resources for those at work with youth in the Lutheran congregation and  beyond... Bible Studies, Reviews, Features, Resources, Youth Ministry Tools.

Youth Ministry E-Bulletin - Be sure and sign up for the Youth Ministry E-Bulletin! This monthly email newsletter provides current information on youth events, resources, updates, plus various and sundry items of interest to youth workers of the LCMS.

Lutheran Youth Fellowship is a resource of the DCS Youth Ministry Office to support youth group ministry in The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and to promote leadership skill development in teenagers. LYF is committed to empowering youth and adults to use their gifts and energies in service to God and His people as they celebrate their faith in Jesus Christ.

Youth and Family Institute - strives to bring you the highest quality print and video resources for your home and congregation. They feature their entire product line on line, including all of their regular resources and FaithLife in the Home Resource Guide.(click resources)

NOTE: The following web sites have been compiled for their possible usefulness in providing information on other organizations and resources related to youth ministry. The SED Mission and Ministry office does not necessarily endorse the organizations or resources represented below.

Plugged In Online - a web site of Focus on the Family, shining a light on the world of popular entertainment. An outstanding review of contemporary music, movies, TV and other stuff filling a teen's cultural world.

Online Labyrinth. - This is an online translation of the Cathedral Labyrinth created by London alternative worship groups Grace, LOPE, and Epicentre. It is currently touring UK Cathedrals during 2001 - 2003. Youth For Christ are running/hosting the tour.

Youth Encounter - Incorporated in 1965, Youth Encounter is an evangelical and confessional Christian organization that began by sending a music ministry team to Scandinavia. Rooted in the Christian Scriptures and shaped by the Lutheran tradition, Youth Encounter has now grown into a global ministry serving churches of many denominations in the United States and over 40 other countries.

Find out more about the Boy Scouts of America at this site.

Reaching youth and young adults for Christ is what Fellowship of Christian Athletes is all about. This site provides interactive communication, plus a listing of events and materials.

Girl Scouts of America site includes a Just for Girls section where authors, poets, and artists can submit their work.

PRAY (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth) provides the religious growth programs for young people in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Boys & Girls.

Search Institute provides practical research and resources dealing with children and youth.

Youth & Family Institute of Augsburg College studies and researches what is happening in our culture to children, youth and their families, providing interpretation, ministry models and resources.

Publishers
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) and LCMS Youth Ministry have a great new partnership as they work together in the development of excellent Youth Ministry materials for the church.

Free Spirit Publishing has an on-line catalog, links to other helpful sites, and "Ask our Authors" where readers can ask questions get answers on topics important to children, teens, parents, teachers and others who care about kids.

Group Publishing provides resources for ministry with children, youth and families. You can view Group Magazine (as well as other publications) on line.

Visit Serendipity if you'd like to check out small group ministry resource material online.