About the Leadership Team

The Lutheran Youth Leadership Team (LYLT) is comprised of youth typically in 8th-12th grade identified for their enthusiasm, character, leadership skills, and energy as they practice Christian Discipleship.

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What does the LYLT do? 

 

The Leadership Team is responsible for the creation, planning, and execution of large-scale youth programs and events across WNY churches and ministries. This ranges from Lock-in's, Retreats, Pop-up activities, and Service projects. The LYLT gets hands on leadership training while developing friendships and growing in their faith and discipleship. 

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Purpose:

• Engage Youth in every level of youth ministry. (Planning, promoting, approach, leadership, and service)

• Increase reach of youth externally and help to grow community internally

• Provide leadership training, empowerment, development, and engagement for team members

• Maintain a youth centered approach. Offer younger kids spiritual mentors to grow into.

 

LYLT has four main Functions:

 

1. Uphold the identified LY values in its programs, events, and ministries. (Love, Community, Action, and Joy)

2. Plan and lead programs, devotions, and activities designed for youth.

3. Promote relevant activities and ministries to the families and youth in their congregations and communities.

4. Help team members, alongside all participants, explore and strengthen their spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being through safe, accepting, and joy filled environments. 

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Meet the 2024-2025 Leadership Team:

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