#027: Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Social Media

07/10/20 • 31 min

TikTok, Twitter, and more! Social Media can be overwhelming but necessary to connect with your youth. In the Youth Ministry Starter Pack series, Mark and Julianna are joined by Meredith Whitefield to talk about how your youth ministry can healthfully engage and share the Gospel youth and parents on social media.

Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

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#026: Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Mental Health

Healthy youth ministry cares for the whole young person, including their mental health. In the Youth Ministry Starter Pack series, Mark and Julianna are joined by Deaconess Tiffany Manor to talk about supporting the mental health of youth in your congregation and community.

Resources for this episode:

National Alliance on Mental Health nami.org/Home
Anxiety and Depression Association of America adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-month
MentalHealth.gov MentalHealth.gov
Mental Health First Aid mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Q & A with a Therapist about Youth Depression youthesource.com/2016/02/10/qa-with-a-therapist-about-teen-depression
Real Truths You Need to Know about Depression youthesource.com/2016/02/18/real-truths-you-need-to-know-about-depression
Let’s Talk About Mental Health youthesource.com/2018/11/27/lets-talk-about-mental-health
LCMS Church Worker Wellness Resources lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/church-worker-wellness
LCMS Youth Ministry Resource Website: youthesource.com

Deaconess Tiffany Manor

Bio: Deaconess Tiffany Manor serves as the Director of LCMS Life Ministry. Before serving for The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, Tiffany was called by the New England District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod to be the Deaconess for Human Care, her work was focused on caring for rostered church workers and their family members. Previously she served congregations in Michigan and Illinois, as well as Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and the Mill Neck Family of Organizations. After a first career in business, B.A. in Marketing, and studying in an MBA program, Deaconess Tiffany received a M.A. from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tiffany is married to Rev. Jonathan Manor. The Lord has blessed the Manors with four children.

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#028: Youth Ministry Starter Pack – Developing Congregational Support

In the Youth Ministry Starter Pack series, Mark and Julianna talk with Dr. Debbie Arfsten about how to develop congregational support for youth ministry. Youth ministry doesn’t happen on its own; it’s a part of the bigger work God is doing in your congregation. Developing support from leaders, families, and other members of the congregation helps develop a healthier overall ministry for your teens. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com and learn more about Concordia University Chicago at cuchicago.edu.

Bio: Dr. Debbie Arfsten is the professor of Christian Education, DCE Program Director, and Synodical Placement Director at Concordia Chicago. In addition to teaching and administration, she serves as coordinator of all field experiences including supervision of internships. Dr. Arfsten’s has a Ph.D. in leadership from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. She has also written for various publications on these same topics, most recently contributing a chapter to “Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry.” Dr. Arfsten has served the LCMS National Youth Gathering since 1992, most recently as the manager for international participants. She also is currently serving as the chair of the wellness committee at the LCMS Northern Illinois District, and is part of the Ministerial Care Coalition of the LCMS.