• Youth Ministry Webinar – “Understanding Gen Z and Gen Alpha”

    Pastor Lisette Fraser will share about the unique characteristics of these generations and give strategies for ministering to their specific needs and challenges. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering the code NEIA25. Click the link […]

  • Youth Ministry “Plan-It” Event

    Ewalu, Strawberry Point This workshop led by Kelsey Blinn of Peer Ministry Leadership will help ministers and youth ministry leaders plan a calendar of events for their youth and family ministries and give everyone an opportunity to share ideas.

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “Making Curriculum Work for Your Ministry”

    Youth ministry leaders are invited to join Mike Haynes of G Shades Curriculum to learn how to tailor curriculum to fit the unique needs and culture of their church, regardless of size, for more impactful and effective ministry. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “Effective Mentorship”

    Youth ministry leaders are invited to join Ben Bevis, founder of Encircled, to learn about intentional mentorship and how adult mentors can help students follow Jesus into adulthood. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “Keeping Kids Safer”

    Youth worker Kayleigh Leonard will offer tools and steps to help congregations create a culture of protection for kids and teens. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering the code NEIA25. Click the link below to […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “Finding and Keeping a Team”

    Rebecca Jacobson will explore how to recruit and retain volunteers who genuinely care about discipling kids and teens. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering the code NEIA25. Click the link below to learn more and […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “The Next Right Thing”

    Charlie Conder will walk us through how to start or re-start a youth ministry from the ground up. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering the code NEIA25. Click the link below to learn more and […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “Discipling Every Learner: Neurodivergence and Youth Ministry”

    Kim Botto will share practical strategies to build relationships and create safe, welcoming spaces to nurture curiosity, connection and spiritual growth for students who have a wide range of learning styles or emotional needs. This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod […]

  • Youth Ministry Webinar – “The Anxious Generation — Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Today’s Teens”

    Licensed marriage and family therapist Sarah Bontrager will help ministry leaders, parents and caring adults understand what is really going on beneath the surface of teen anxiety and how to respond with empathy, wisdom, and hope This live webinar is part of a series offered in partnership with Youth Ministry Consultants. Anyone from the Northeastern Iowa Synod can register for free by entering the code NEIA26. Click the link below to learn […]

  • ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza

    St. Louis Extravaganza is a four day leadership event for ELCA congregational leaders in children's, youth, young adult and outdoor ministry.