Elca Youth Ministry Network

The elca youth network received a 3-year grant from the lily foundation, totaling 1,000,000. This grant is funding the "formation co-op" a program of the network that draws together cohorts of congregations and matches them with trained guides, who will walk with them through the process of listening. Learning and implementing new models. The goal is to determine best practices for effective ministry for the future.

Symbol is a program to support elca synod staff in their efforts to promote youth ministry. The elca youth network acts as a fiscal agent. A grant in the amount of 15,000 over two years was received to support this program.

The elca youth network publishes a newsletter to members. Also, the network developed a website, martin's list to facilitate congregations sharing resources and the connect journal, an online journal to present new ideas and resources. A monthly podcast with conversations and interview about currently ministry resources has also been produced.