We pray congregational groups have a positive, healthy, and impactful experience at the Gathering. However, we know that during the Gathering a teen may experience or express a struggle or crisis. Rather than being reactionary, we hope this podcast will help all supportive adult leaders to prepare to care for young people in difficult experiences.

Guests:

Amanda Jahnke, DCE at St. Paul in Fort Worth, TX. Amanda is a member of our 2022 Gathering Planning team working on Adult Leader Resources.

Karen Merritt is a licensed professional counselor in TX and the school counselor at St. Paul Fort Worth.

LCMS Gathering Online Resources:

• LCMS Youth Gathering Website lcmsgathering.com
• In All Things Adult Leader Resource, including Things to Do in Houston lcmsgathering.com/resources
• LCMS Youth Ministry Facebook Leader Group facebook.com/groups/LCMSYouthMinistry