Reach The Next Generation
It is our hope, at Louisiana Baptists, that all of our churches will have a thriving and prosperous ministry to children and youth.
Start well, finish well
The importance of reaching the next generation with the life-giving power of the Gospel can never be overestimated. Whether you are planting a new church or revitalizing an existing one, creating a plan for ministry to children and youth from the very beginning will pay eternal dividends for years to come.
We hope that this booklet and the resources mentioned herein will be of great assistance for anyone starting a next gen ministry from scratch. At Louisiana Baptists, we stand ready to partner with anyone reaching the next generation.
PDF Download
This guide will walk you through the steps and provide helpful resources as your church starts a new ministry to Children and Youth. We hope you will download the PDF, print copies, and go through this process with your church leadership together.
Resources for Kid Ministry
Louisiana Baptists Children Ministry
We stand ready to come alongside your church and ministry to help you dream of ways to minister to children more effectively. Lean more.
Other Resources
| Lifeway | Training, Curriculum, and events for Kids Ministry Leaders |
| Special Needs | Lifeway's Special Needs Resources Can Impact Your Ministry |
| Send Network | 10 Steps to Developing a Children’s Ministry |
| Missions | Help children learn about and do missions |
Resources for Youth Ministry
Louisiana Baptists Youth Ministry
Our vision is to ignite a passion for Jesus among Louisiana Baptists Students that will result in dynamic, growing youth ministries who extend the kingdom of God to the ends of the earth. Lean more.
Other Resources
| Lifeway | Bible studies, events, camps, and training. |
| YM360 | Everything you need for your entire year of youth ministry. |
| tithe.ly | Steps on how to start and grow a successful church youth ministry from scratch. |
| Churchleaders.com | How To Start a Youth Group Program in a Smaller Church |
| smallchurchministry.com | Launching or relaunching a new youth ministry |
| theleadpastor.com | Youth Ministry 101: Build a Youth Group of Lifelong Disciples |
