Youth Ministry
Equipping young people across the ELCA to claim their faith, live as disciples of Jesus, and lead in church and community through resources, events, and support.
Youth Ministry Resources for Today.
Youth ministry is about walking with young people as they discover who they are and how God is calling them to live in the world today. The Faith Foundations team understands the challenges of leading in a culture that moves quickly, and we believe teens need ministry that speaks into their lives right now.
That’s why we provide tools, ideas, and experiences that are both faithful and fresh. From Bible studies and service opportunities to leadership development and faith practices, our resources in the Academy are designed to help you meet teens where they are and guide them toward bold discipleship.
We also work closely with the ELCA Youth Gathering, recognizing it as more than a once-every-three-years event. Together, we are shifting the Gathering from a single moment into an ongoing movement—offering resources, curriculum, and experiences that carry its energy into the years in between. The Gathering can spark transformation, and Faith Foundations helps sustain it.
Here you’ll find what you need to lead with confidence, connect your group to the wider church, and nurture a generation ready to live out their faith with courage.
Our Partners in Ministry
The ELCA Youth Ministry Network equips, connects, and supports adult leaders in youth ministry across the ELCA through resources, relationships, and faith-centered collaboration.
TENx10 is a collaborative movement to make faith matter more for 10 million young people in 10 years. It equips leaders with free, Jesus-centered tools for relational discipleship and inclusion.
Gathering Expeditions are regional retreats designed for youth and adult leaders, providing space to explore faith, leadership, and purpose while building community and growing in discipleship.
More Partners
Queer Confirmation is a 24-session, online ELCA curriculum for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies, led by safe adults. It builds faith, resilience, and community through inclusive lessons.
The Synod Youth Leadership Collab connects and equips those engaged in synod-level youth ministry—staff, committees, and partners—to advocate, share resources, and build community across the ELCA.
The ELCA Youth Gathering invites young people into a Christ-centered community through worship, learning, and connection—affirming and challenging them in their faith journey.
