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In this study, teens will reflect on the importance of having a servant’s heart and living with humble devotion to God. This lesson is intended to be completed following participation in a servant event, as a review and preparation for future activities.

In this study, teens will consider what it means to serve, and why serving is an important component of our lives as Christians. Students will examine Scripture to discuss the meaning of serving others as though working for God. This lesson is intended to be completed prior to participation in a servant event, to prepare hearts and minds for work.

This skit is designed to start a conversation about what kind of leader God calls and empowers us to be. As young leaders struggle, this skit reminds us to put Christ at the center of all we do.

During the 2021 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference, we asked our YouthLead participants what they wanted the adult leaders in their Youth Ministry to know. These were some of their responses. We are so grateful for how God is working through amazing teens in our congregation.

Young leaders are going to witness (and even be drawn into) conflict in the church. This can be difficult to navigate, but with some mentoring, they will be able to weather disagreements and let God's light shine through.