Youth Gatherings
For more information about Nebraska District youth gatherings, contact Candi Menze: candim@ndlcms.org or 402-643-2961 x1010.
Middle School Youth Gathering
Younes Conference Center South, Kearney
November 7-8, 2026
Details here
Our Middle School Youth Gathering is held every year for students in grades 6-8. For more information about our future Middle School Youth Gatherings, visit our MSYG FACEBOOK PAGE.
2026 LCMS District Youth Gathering – Kearney
Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, NE
November 20-22, 2026
Details here
The District Youth Gathering–Kearney is a high school gathering held every three years for students entering grades 9 – 12. Stay in the loop about the Gathering by following our Facebook page.
LCMS Youth Gathering
San Antonio, Texas
July 3-7, 2028
More details can be found on the Gathering website.
Youth Ministry Resources
Subscribe to our Sharing His Heart newsletter, our monthly newsletter for Directors of Christian Education, or the Family Life Ministry newsletter and find resources that will help you as you serve the youth of your congregation and community.
Learn about the 8 Church Worker Vocations and help grow the next generation of church workers.
Find information on our website about youth ministry podcasts, best practices for healthy youth ministries, free Bible studies, etc.
Know a teen heading off to college? Help get them connected to a campus ministry.
Access all of this HERE on our website.
Contact the Education & Youth Office
1-402-643-2961, 1010
Email Bob Ziegler: bobz@ndlcms.org
Email Candi Menze: candim@ndlcms.org
Bob Ziegler, Education and Youth Ministries
Consults with congregations and commissioned ministers regarding the call proces and ministry opportunities. He is also available to resource congregations in the area of youth ministry.
Candi Menze, Assistant for Education and Youth
Helps with call documents and forms for teachers and DCEs. She is a vital part of coordinating Middle and High School Youth Gatherings, and the District Convention.