#138. Exploring the Seven Practices – Building a Resilient Identity in Christ

02/24/25 • 27 min

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As young people hear countless messages about who they are, we want them to have a resilient identity in Christ. DCE Paul Nelson joins us to talk about how to help youth build that resiliency as they are disciples of Jesus for life.

Bio: DCE Paul Nelson currently serves at St. John’s Lutheran in Buffalo, MN. He graduated from Concordia Nebraska and has served congregations for six years.

Resources:

Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry available at CPH

Bio: DCE Paul Nelson currently serves at St. John’s Lutheran in Buffalo, MN. He graduated from Concordia Nebraska and has served congregations for six years.

Resources:

Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.
Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry available at CPH

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#137. Exploring the Seven Practices – Deeply Understand their Baptismal Faith

Rev. Dr. Peter Jurchen joins Mark and Julianna to talk about how youth ministry can help every young person to deeply understand their Baptismal Faith.

Bio: Rev. Dr. Peter Jurchen is an Assistant Professor of Lutheran Education and Faith Formation at Concordia University, Nebraska. Prior to that, he was an editor of Curriculum Resources at Concordia Publishing House. In addition to his MDiv, he has a Masters and Doctorate in Education. He enjoys the pursuit of lifelong learning and serves as the Editor for the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry book.

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