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Toolkits provide helpful resources for leaders in the field. There are no “silver bullets” to face complex challenges. Instead, what is required by leaders and ministry groups is the following:
- Dedication to meet and pray together consistently,
- Focus on listening to one another, and,
- Willingness to identify pathways forward together.
Toolkits are part of the solution for leaders doing their best work together. When used in the environment described above, toolkits provide direction and a common vision built on prayer and discussion.
Legacy Discussion Guide 1 Video: What is a Congregation and why are we here?
Legacy Discussion Guide 2 Video: Is Our Congregation Immortal?
Legacy Discussion Guide 3 Video: Understanding the Congregation Life Cycle
Legacy Discussion Guide 4 Video: Healthy Practices to Encourage Congregation Legacy
Legacy Discussion Guide 5 Video: Missio Dei
Legacy Discussion Guide 6 VIDEO: Marks of Congregational Decline
Legacy Discussion Guide 7 VIDEO: What Does It Mean to Leave a Legacy?
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YLI Overview
Resource tags: Youth Leadership Initiative
Servant-Leadership in the NOW District
A printable PDF on servant-leadership from NOW District President Mike Von Behren.
The Know Name Journal: A Field Guide for Creating a Yes! Culture
Are you interested in joining us as we pilot resources related to support what we believe are the vital behaviors that equip leaders to encourage youth to use their God-given
YLI Guidelines and Best Practices Info Sheet
A guideline for Lutheran mentors, coaches, and ministry leaders based on the 2024 Youth Leadership Initiative Survey Report (YLI). The resource was created by Marjaana Kuivalainen (All Saints Lutheran Church,

