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Our Mission:  The ELCA Youth Ministry Network exists to strengthen and empower adult youth ministry leaders in service to Christ.

Our Vision:  We see a future where children, youth and family ministry in the ELCA flourishes and becomes ever stronger.  This happens because as a community we will focus on:

  • Spiritual renewal
  • Quality continuing education
  • Deep connection and the building of relationships

Our Values:  Striving to be faithful witnesses of the Christian Gospel, we value…

  • Faith formation for youth and adults as the key to growth in relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Adult youth ministry leaders; equally valuing lay, rostered, volunteer and paid.
  • Healthy, supported and networked ministries in all areas of the church.
  • The current and potential cultural and spiritual diversity of our communities.  Therefore, the Network seeks to welcome all persons.  We make special effort to welcome those have been historically marginalized.  (...from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages... Rev. 7:9b)
  • Professional relationships among adult youth ministry leaders.
  • Our partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Practices that are informed by Biblical and theological wisdom.