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

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Adult Space at the Youth GatheringThanks to all of you who visited the adult "Oasis" space...

...at the ELCA Youth Gathering!  It was great to be with you as you looked for a space to pause, take a breath and connect with some resources.  If you visited the space, you are welcome to use our discount code for 35% off of a Network membership.  The code is: CreatedToDiscount. The code expires July 31, 2024.  Blessings on your ministry!

Martins List LogoMartinsList: Open Source Ministry

Are you trying to plan a Bible study?  Do you need a retreat outline?  Maybe an activity about Martin Luther or a blessing of graduates?  If so, the chances are good that one of your colleagues has written one.  And maybe they've shared it on MartinsList!  This is a site for Network members to share resources they have created, and to download what they need.  And it's included in your "plus" membership!

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New Connect Journal Article: "Community is the Secret Sauce"

"It’s hard to think of anyone doing community better than churches. The problem is that progressive churches are not good at telling our story to the culture at large.  Without our voices, the primary cultural narrative is that churches revolve around white Christian nationalism and that there will be a test of belief upon entering. The unchurched people around me want no part of that..."

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