If you’re a small-church children/youth worker, you’re not alone. In America, 65% of churches have fewer than 100 members, and the average youth group in America has 7 to 8 students. The good news is that you can still do sustainable children/youth ministry. Some of...
Why Did It All Change? Two weeks ago, we rolled out a new name, a new mission, vision and structure, a new logo. You’re probably wondering why. Let me give you a little background. Until a few years ago, the South Carolina Synod Youth Ministry Task Force was...
Change isn’t easy. If your body doesn’t work the way it used to, a change in diet, exercise or life pace can be difficult. When you lose your job and stare long and hard at a budget that doesn’t work, fear and anxiety can set in. And when a loved one dies, and the...
The Youth Ministry Task Force is part of the Community Engagement Table in the Synod Council Structure. Until a few years ago, it was comprised of members of the Lutheran Church Youth (LCY) board. That structure worked well for many years, but it became clear over...
WRAPPING SERVICE Quilt Blankets with their name at the bottom Fleece tie blankets in the school colors of their college/university. If not going to college they get to pick their favorite colors Blankets embroidered with church logo Crocheted Prayer Shawls Yard Signs...