Category: Ministry
Rooted Together: Celebrating Our Partnership with Outdoor Ministry
Last week, I had the chance to spend a day with our friends in Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Network at their annual conference, and it was exactly the kind of experience that fills your tank in ways you didn’t know you needed. Being with camp directors, program staff and year round leaders who pour so much ...
Charting a New Path: Strategic Planning Updates from the Network
As ministry continues to evolve, the ELCA Youth Ministry Network is walking forward with intention. In response to feedback from our community and in the spirit of deep listening, we’ve launched a comprehensive strategic planning process to guide our future. The Network’s board of directors has identified four focus areas for our plan: Membership the ...
What Are Your 3 Questions?
Three questions. I’m always looking for the answers to three questions. About 10 years ago, when I was new to my role, I was invited to go to a leadership conference for pastors. I had been in my call (and a new role) for about six months and was feeling pretty clueless. So I immediately ...
Introducing the New 3rd Tuesday Conversation Team
A new 3rd Tuesday Conversation Team has started meeting and is getting ready to produce the Network’s monthly podcast as it relaunches in September. In May, we told you the team that had worked on the podcast for years was stepping aside. Adam Butler, Dannica Olsen and Elizabeth Pedersen, along with producer Paul Amlin, had ...
Peder Eide: A Life of Love and Grace
Dear friends, Our friend, Peder Eide, died yesterday. Peder had been battling colon cancer since last summer. And after a long struggle, yesterday, Peder experienced the promises of God fulfilled. Peder was a regular music leader at youth gatherings and events all over the country. He sang in congregations and at music festivals. He provided ...
Salary Survey 2024: Your Data Matters
Hey there everyone! The Network is rolling out our annual salary survey for the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, and we need your input. This is more than just a formality; it’s a crucial step towards understanding where we stand as a community and how we can grow together. Taking this survey matters: In a field ...
Unleash Your Resourcefulness: The MartinsList Upload Challenge!
We have exciting news for all you resourceful people out there. As we march towards the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can contribute to our community’s growth. That’s why we are excited to announce the MartinsList Upload Challenge! What’s the Challenge? The concept is simple yet impactful. ...
Embracing Learning: The Key to Effectiveness in our Ministry
Dear Friends, In the ever-shifting landscape of faith formation, the pursuit of knowledge and growth is not just a luxury but a necessity. We are excited to share a new feature on the ELCA Youth Ministry Network’s website: a personalized tool for tracking your continuing education. This development marks a significant step in our collective ...
Welcome New Members of the Network’s Board of Directors
Hello, friends! It’s the time of year when we introduce the newest members of the Network’s Board of Directors. Each of them brings a unique blend of passion, insight, and dedication that is critical to steering the mission and vision of the Network. The Network Board is responsible for there mission, vision and goals of ...
Discovering Your Gifts
A Network like ours is only as strong as our membership. And the Network depends on its members to make it “go.” We have a ton of volunteers working on everything from events to podcasts to journals and on and on and on….. And a very important part of what we do as a Network ...
Network is a Verb 