As large youth events like servant events, camps, and the LCMS Youth Gathering are happening this summer, adult leaders may be focused on their youth. But it is important for adult leaders to care for themselves as well. DCE Annie Anderson and Pastor Peter Couser talk about best practices for making sure all the adult leaders thrive and connect with the Gospel at large youth events.

Bio:

Annie Anderson is a DCE, preschool director and preschool teacher, all 3 in 1, at Hosanna Lutheran Church and Little Palms Preschool in Mesa Arizona. Endure 2025 will be her 9th LCMS Youth Gathering as a participant, adult leader or planner. She has a passion for empowering and equipping adult leaders to point the younger generations to Christ. Together with her husband, Rev. Timothy Anderson, they are in the process of adopting 2 siblings out of foster care. Oh, and they have a dog, Phoenix.

Pastor Peter Couser is Campus Pastor of Concordia Prep (formerly Baltimore Lutheran High School) in Towson, MD and is the Mission Developer of NewThing Lutheran Church which meets in the school and was chartered in June 2022.

Resources:

• YouthEsource website – youthesource.com.
• LCMS Youth Gathering – www.lcmsgathering.com