Resources
- ELCA Youth Ministry: Helpful resources and networks at the ELCA web site.
- ELCA Youth Ministry Network: Want to connect with other youth workers in the ELCA? A great place to get connected. Job listings, salary survey information, chatrooms, discussions.
- ELCA Camping Ministry Network: the official Web site for Lutheran Outdoor Ministry. Great connections.
- Faith Inkubators: New cutting-edge resources on family ministry, confirmation and Total Family Sunday School.
- Lutheran Youth Encounter: Information on Youth Encounter's resources: Teams, Inspirators, Spoke Folks, Congresses, Quakes and much more!
- Churchnoise.com: Local and regional Christian bands, schedules, connections, etc.
- Adults Saving Kids: An organization who's mission is to prevent commercial sexual exploitation, bringing honor and accountability to all relationships.
- Augsburg College Church Youth BB League: The site to find out information about the league and track the stats of your favorite team.
Resources and training
- Youth and Family Institute: Excellent new and practical resources on youth and family ministry, including Peer Ministry.
- The Youth Leadership Center for Youth & Family Ministry: Youth ministry intensive classes, emerging leaders certification program, church consulting, volunteer and parent seminars.
Training
- Luther Seminary – Youth and Family: Graduate level training at Luther Seminary.
- The Center for Youth Ministries: Cutting edge training opportunities and certification schools from Wartburg Seminary in Iowa.
- Online Colleges
Networking and resources
- Youth Pastor.com: Good links and other resources for youth ministry professionals.
- Group Publishing: Really good practical resources for leading a youth ministry.
- Youth Specialties Publishing: Some of the best youth ministry resources available. Check out the National Youthworker's Convention.
Faith building mission work for youth
- www.Youthworks.com: Youthworks,
- www.teenserve.org: Teen Serve, 612-420-9696.
- www.ywam-ma.org: Youth with a Mission, 612-477-6777.
- www.elca.org/dcm/camps: ELCA Journeys for Youth, 800-638-3522.
- Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer opportunities helping build housing for God's people in need.
- www.groupworkcamps.com: Group Workcamps, 800-774-3838.
- Evergreen Youth Television: ELCA-sponsored training; teaches young people to work with and use video as a ministry tool.