News and youth events of interest to Pacific Southwest District youth. If you wish to have your event announced, send details to youthnews@psd-lcms.org.

To find all you need to know to connect with the world of Lutheran youth ministry in the Pacific Southwest District and beyond go to www.psdyouth.net. Here you will find not only officially organized youth events, such as the District Youth Gatherings for both High School and Junior High, but also to connect the diversity of ministries within the district to one another, sharing special events district wide or within a given region.

Resources For Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry Grant Applications available -
Each year the District Youth Committee awards grants which assist congregations in their youth ministry programming. Since the 1980’s a minimum of $5,000.00 a year has been granted. This year to save resources, the grant applications will not be mailed. The grant guidelines and application can be downloaded here. The deadline for receiving applications is April 15, 2009. Copies of the guidelines and application are also available upon request. Call 949-854-3232 ext. 224 and ask for Ellen Pratt. 

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College Age Young Adult Ministry For information about College Age Young Adult ministry and activities click this link: http://psduniversity.blogspot.com/

Youth ESource is a new resource for youth and youth leaders. Some years ago, the LCMS Youth Department published Resources for Youth Ministry, a quarterly publication with article, skits, activities, and Bible studies for youth leaders.Youth ESource is an online publication, which provides similar resources at no cost. Articles can be read online or printed. Skits, activities, and Bible studies can be printed and reproduced. Reviews of current movies and music are features that are new in this online publication. ESource is updated monthly. Check it out at www.youthESource.com

The LCMS Department of Youth Ministry web site lists many helpful resources for youth leaders. The navigation menu lists the a variety of categories such as: Network, Events, Leadership, LYF, Gathering, Resources, Links, and Servant Events. The Network menu provides a copy of the monthly Youth Ministry E-Bulletin and other current youth ministry information. The Links menu provides web links to youth organizations, publishers, research, other resources. The Leadership menu provides detailed information about coming youth leadership events.

LUTHERAN SCOUT LEADERS can find information on Lutheran scouting at the National Association of Lutheran Scouting web site. Information is provided on the Lutheran Scouting Awards. Contacts for regional Lutheran scouting organizations and links to other scouting groups and activities are also listed. Share the URL with your congregation's scout leaders. Web site: http://www.nlas.org/