Living Out Their Unique Vocation (Pre-Teens/Jr. High)
Vocation plays an important role in applying faith and using God-given gifts. Resources equip pre-teens to share the Gospel in their vocational roles.
Witnessing (Individual Evangelism)
Witness is the work we do as the church scattered. We have opportunities to speak of Jesus with the people in our everyday lives.
Human Care
By witnessing to the hope of salvation, we offer the answer to life’s biggest questions. In sharing that hope, we should not deny the need for human care.
Life Events/Issues
Witnessing to people experiencing life events or issues means extending the same love and compassion that Jesus extends to us.
Unchurched
“Unchurched” refers to those who have never been connected to the Christian church. We are called to witness to the unchurched people in our lives.
Dechurched
“Dechurched” refers to those who were once connected to the church but are not any longer. We are called to witness to the dechurched people in our lives.
Cults & Religious Movements
Witnessing to cults & religious movements means gaining understanding of those beliefs and worldviews, which inform how witnesses should share the Gospel.
World Religions
Witnessing to different world religions means gaining an understanding of those beliefs and worldviews, which inform how witnesses should share the Gospel.
Witnessing in Specific Contexts
As we witness to the people in our everyday lives, we need to be mindful of the specific contexts in which they are living.
Basic Witnessing
Basic witnessing addresses how to witness in a general sense. It focuses on an approach to witnessing that can be used in a variety of settings.
Living Out Their Unique Vocation (Teens/High School)
Vocation plays an important role in applying faith and using God-given gifts. Resources equip teens to share the Gospel in their growing vocational roles.
Discover a Resilient Identity in Christ (Teens/High School)
Resilient youth root their identity in Christ. They are lifelong learners who face challenge by turning to God’s living and active Word.
Understanding their Baptismal Faith (Teens/High School)
An understanding of baptismal faith is critical for youth. Resources encourage youth to live as forgiven sinners with the promise of eternal life in Jesus.
Opportunities to Serve and Lead (Teens/High School)
Churches should provide service and leadership opportunities to youth so they can serve while making meaningful contributions to the community of believers.
Warmth, Challenge, and Grace (Teens/High School)
A culture of warmth, challenge, and grace is characterized by displaying Christ’s love for all people in the church, especially high school youth.
Supportive Adults (Teens/High School)
Supportive adults play a significant role in walking alongside youth in the church. Resources encourage investment in youth and long-term relationships.
Highly Engaged Parents (Teens/High School)
These resources equip and encourage engaged parents of teens as they seek to raise faithful youth in the LCMS.
Discover a Resilient Identity in Christ (Pre-Teens/Jr. High)
Resilient youth root their identity in Christ. They are lifelong learners who face challenge by turning to God’s living and active Word.
Highly Engaged Parents (Pre-Teens/Jr. High)
These resources equip and encourage engaged parents as they seek to raise faithful youth in the LCMS.
Understanding their Baptismal Faith (Pre-Teens/Jr. High)
An understanding of baptismal faith is critical for youth. Resources encourage youth to live as forgiven sinners with the promise of eternal life in Jesus.