Below are examples of scholarly work by M.A. in Children, Youth and Family Ministry students.<\/p>\n
The papers and video presentations were shared at the annual “Day of Defense” sponsored by Luther Seminary’s CYF program. The presentations offer a glimpse into the types of questions that CYF students ask, and how they turn their questions into substantive research findings.<\/p>\n
2023<\/a> |2022<\/a> |2021<\/a> |2020<\/a> |2019<\/a> | 2018<\/a> | 2017<\/a> | 2016<\/a> | 2015<\/a> | 2014<\/a> | 2013<\/a> | 2012<\/a> | 2011<\/a> | 2010<\/a> | 2009<\/a><\/p>\n Sam Garcia – Youth Group is for Losers: High School Ministry in The Age of Competition<\/p>\n Sam Garcia Paper<\/a> Matt Svestka – Jesus Loves Cartoons: Examining Animation\u2019s Place for Ministry in A Secular World<\/p>\n Matt Svestka Paper<\/a> Yesie Irawan – Intergenerational Faith Transmission In The Secular Age: A Dialogue With Sanctorum Communio<\/p>\n Yesie Irawan Paper<\/a> Brittany Deal – The New Middle Class\u2019s Acceleration of Childhood And The Church\u2019s Complicity<\/p>\n Brittany Deal Paper<\/a> 2021 Presentations<\/a><\/p>\n Rebekah M. Moir, \u201cMinistering with Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Climate Despair\u201d<\/p>\n Rebekah M. Moir paper<\/a> William Tyler Parks, \u201cOvercoming the Greatest Challenge in Faith Formation: Equipping and Encouraging Parents to Embrace Their Role as Faith Leaders\u201d<\/p>\n William Tyler Parks paper<\/a> Finding God in Bibliodrama: A Constructive Use of Personal Narratives in Christian Education\u00a0by Deomie Lynn Perez Rivamonte-Mokaya<\/span><\/p>\n Deomie Lynn Perez Rivamonte-Mokaya paper<\/a> How Music Rooted in African Traditions Can Minister to Middle School Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma Gloria Osemenam paper<\/a> From Busy Bags to Building Bridges by Billie Jo Wicks<\/p>\n Billie Jo Wicks paper<\/a><\/p>\n Trusting God’s Promise: Unspoken Messages in First Communion Practices by Megan Floyd<\/p>\n Megan Floyd paper<\/a><\/p>\n I Believe, Lord Help My Unbelief: The Thin Christology of Austin Adolescents by Brianna Morris-Brock<\/p>\n Brianna Morris-Brock paper<\/a> The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Grief by Kathryn Knutson<\/p>\n Kathryn Knutson paper<\/a> Killing Kids for Jesus: A Practical Theology of Martyric Youth Ministry by Christian Gonzalez<\/p>\n Christian Gonzalez paper<\/a> Renewing Communities: Renewal of the Church\u2019s Missional Identity Putting the Puzzle Together Piece by Piece: How Genuine and Authentic Friendships Can Transform Faith\u00a0by Kayla Billings<\/span><\/p>\n Kayla Billings paper<\/a><\/p>\n The Millenial Generation Crisis: Reimagining the Church’s Mission in a Secular\u00a0World\u00a0by Corey Lange<\/span><\/p>\n Corey Lange paper<\/a><\/p>\n Corporate Worship’s Pedagogy by Culynn Curtis<\/p>\n Culynn Curtis paper<\/a><\/p>\n The Sanctified Life: Modesty is Not the Best Policy by Ali Ferin<\/p>\n Ali Ferin paper<\/a><\/p>\n Bridging the Disconnect: Reframing Vocation for the Sake of Young Adults & the Church\u00a0by Aaron Fuller<\/span><\/p>\n Aaron Fuller paper<\/a><\/p>\n Narrative Beings: What Virtual Media is Revealing About Our Youth by Kyle Zvejnieks<\/p>\n Kyle Zvejnieks paper<\/a><\/p>\n A Future I Trust In: Identity and Vocation as the Parent-Leader by Karen Gieseke<\/p>\n Karen Gieseke paper<\/a><\/p>\n Communities of Creativity: The Role of Symbols on Youth Formation by Andrew Kellner<\/p>\n Andrew Kellner paper<\/a><\/p>\n Church & Canvas: Recreating the Engagement of Art with Youth & Young Adults by Katy Vitek<\/p>\n Katy Vitek paper<\/a><\/p>\n On Beyond Zebra: Thinking Beyond Traditional Models of Children’s Ministry by Amber Espinosa<\/p>\n Amber Espinosa paper<\/a><\/p>\n Youth Homelessness:\u00a0 A Cry for Right Memory and Embrace by Matthew Maas<\/p>\n Matthew Maas paper<\/a><\/p>\n Youth as Co-Creators in Ministry by Derek Tronsgard<\/p>\n<\/a>2023 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nSam Garcia Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMatt Svestka Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2022 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nYesie Irawan Presentation (Timestamp: 47:20-1:10:31)<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBrittany Deal Presentation (Timestamp: 1:11:28 \u2013 1:36:11)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2021 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>2020 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nRebekah M. Moir presentation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWilliam Tyler Parks presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2019 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nDeomie Lynn Perez Rivamonte-Mokaya presentation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nby Gloria Osemenam<\/p>\n
\nGloria Osemenam presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2018 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2017 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nBrianna Morris-Brock presentation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nKathryn Knutson presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2016 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
\nChristian Gonzalez presentation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nby Molly Schroeder
\nMolly Schroeder paper<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>2015 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2014 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2013 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2012 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2011 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2010 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n
<\/a>2009 Winning Projects<\/h2>\n