A list of resouces and websites which can be used to promote youth and family ministry within a congregation.
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Lutheran Youth Fellowship The Synod-wide youth organization. Networking, information, resources. National Youth Gathering Home page for the LCMS Youth Annual Gathering.
Communicator Information for youth can be found in the Communicator. Any Youth information that you would like shared with the District on the Communicator or the District Website can be sent to the District office. E-mail: Gae.Ash@mnsdistrict.org
Search Institute The major study tank for youth and family issues, as well as a number of societal concerns.
Youth Ministry Leadership Development - Opportunities where church professionals and volunteers are equipped for their ministry with young people. These include LYF leadership conferences for youth, and professional and volunteer leadership conferences for adults. Teen Leadership Initiative Helping teens become leaders. Sponsored by LCMS.
Boundless A webzine publication of Focus on the Family for college students. Articles on faith, politics, college life.
LCMS Youth Department Home Page Home page for our Synod's Youth Ministry LCMS Youth Ministry Network Information on Lutheran Youth Fellowship and District Youth events. Leadership Development Information on Synodical leadership development training. The Newest Resources from the LCMS A list of the newest resources available from the LCMS Youth Department. Servant Events Information on LCMS servant events. The Real Freedom Youth Workers Exchange A site for youth workers who are resource nuts. Loads of ideas and links to other sites with even more ideas. Group Publishing Online site for major periodical on youth ministry. Lots of ideas. Youth Specialties Online site for major periodical on youth ministry. Lots of ideas.
Church Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) Looking for new songs/hymns to print but want to be legal and get copyright permission easily? You can get copyright permission from CCLI to thousands of songs and hymns for a minimal annual fee. CCMusic A great site to find out about what's happening in Christian music. Includes discussion groups about Christian music and links to many artist's web sites. Christian Contemporary Music The Christian music magazine is now on the web. Keep up with the events in CCM. Christian Music Place This site will keep you up to date on what's happening in the world of Christian Music; CD reviews, upcoming events, promotionals, give aways, etc. There's all kinds of stuff on this site. Go Fish Net.com This is an on-line music store for Christian music. HM Magazine Christian music magazine that covers hard rock and heavy metal bands. Jesus Freak The place to find Christian alternative music on the web. Newsong This site has Christian music/secular music comparision charts. If your looking for some new Christian music but aren't sure what kind of music a particular band plays, then check out this site. Omnilist Of Christian Musicians Links to web sites for just about every Contemporary Christian Music artist. This is a great site! Organizing A Christian Music Event How to pull off a Christian concert. The Rock Ring An Internet ring of Christian musicians. Many of these artists are smaller, up and coming acts. TLEM Christian Music Resources A site with contact information for many Christian music artists. Includes addresses, phone numbers, e-mail, dicsography, etc.... Great site if your trying to plan a concert.