"BELIEVE!"

Missouri District Youth Gathering

“But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:31

It was 15 years ago that the chants of “We Believe!” filled the dome in New Orleans as thousands of LCMS youth came together from around the country for The National Youth Gathering.

Our team wanted to reflect on a familiar theme for our spring Missouri District Youth Gathering on April 4-6, 2025! We are excited to announce that Pastor Brian King will be leading us through the Apostle’s Creed to help us understand what it means when we confess what we BELIEVE.

The Missouri District Youth Gathering is for both high school and junior high youth. Our main sessions will unite both youth and adults to grow in faith through singing, learning, and experiences centered on scripture. We strive to provide tailored experiences for all. Senior high youth can expect to attend breakout sessions led by passionate leaders on relevant topics, while junior high students will engage in activities such as service projects, scavenger hunts, and games that promote fellowship.

Speaker: Rev. Brian King aka "Pastor BK"

Rev. King graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1998. He received his MA in Systematic Theology, followed by his Pastoral ordination at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Pastor King lives in the St. Louis area with his wife (Liz), son (Simon), and daughter (Alice), and currently serves at Webster Gardens as the Pastor of Family Ministry. In his free time, Pastor “BK” is a powered paraglider pilot, Bob Dylan fan, and is currently in the process of teaching his daughter how to drive in his 1988 Oldsmobile station wagon.

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