At NATIONAL24, youth leaders will have an opportunity to connect with new and seasoned adult leaders while training to support their youth ministry. Attendees may also familiarize themselves with New Orleans, La., the host city for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering.
YouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities.
Held every three years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity.
This year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders.
Attendees will share Christ’s love through fun and fellowship with Burmese refugees in Fort Wayne, Ind., and the event also features large- and small-group time to develop Christian leadership skills.