Gathering Resources for Adult Leaders

Thank you for visiting the Oasis Room at the ELCA Youth Gathering! The Oasis Room is a partnership between the ELCA Youth Ministry Network and Portico Benefits. We hope your time with us helped you get renewed. Get resourced using the links below. And...don't forget to get some Advil!

ELCA Youth Ministry Network Resources
Portico Benefits Resources

The ELCA Youth Ministry Network exists to strengthen and empower adult leaders in children, youth and family ministry, in service to Christ. 

Ministries and resources available through the ELCA Youth Ministry Network:

Network Membership Discount
A discount on Network "Plus" membership for adult leaders at the ELCA Youth Gathering.  Discount is for one year, auto-renewing membership. Normal membership is $95 per year.  This discounted cost is $60.  Membership coupon code expires on July 31, 2024.  It may only be used on new memberships.  Discount code is: CreatedToDiscount.  To redeem the discount code, go to elcaymnet.org and click on "Join Me."  

Extravaganza
The annual conference for adult leaders in children, youth and family ministry.

Formation Co-Op
A collaborative community to explore new frameworks for youth ministry through cohorts and training.

Martins List (Network "Plus" Membership Required)
An open-source hub of practical resources created by children, youth and family ministry leaders.

3rd Tuesday (3TC) Podcasts
3rd Tuesday Conversations are monthly podcasts from colleagues and experts in the field of CYF ministry, produced by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network.

The Connect Journal
An online journal published by the ELCA Youth Ministry Network with issues focusing on a  theme that will serve to strengthen congregational ministry throughout Christ's church.

Practice Discipleship Initiative (Network "Basic" Membership Required - Free!)
Training curriculum and webinars to equip adult leaders for ministry with children, youth and families.
Practice Discipleship Recursos en Español

Discipling Cohorts Initiative (Network "Basic" Membership Required - Free)
Self-directed workbook and videos for individuals and groups to use for engaging in intentional personal reflection on vocation, ministry leadership, and spiritual formation.

More resources available at www.elcaymnet.org! Join the Network today for full access to resources, and to be connected to a community that focuses on spiritual renewal, great continuing education and support. 

Join the Network Today!

As a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Portico Benefit Services provides retirement, health, life, disability, and wellness benefits to enhance the total well-being of those who serve faith-based organizations.​

Ministries and resources available through Portico:

Meditation, yoga and movement classes from Burnalong

Wholeness Wheel Bible study youth version and leader’s guide