Hodos is a movement committed to forming disciples, connecting young adults, and shaping the future of the Lutheran Church. We create clear, Jesus-centered Lutheran content and gather young adults nationally to grow, worship, and live on mission.
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What Hodos Is
Why does the LCMS need a National Young Adult Gathering?
The simple answer is because these are some of the most important years of a person's life. Between 18 and 29, young adults choose careers, move away from home, build friendships, discover their calling, get married, start families, and make decisions that shape the rest of their lives. We have incredible youth ministry in the LCMS. We have incredible congregations, schools, and campus ministries. But nationally, there is very little specifically designed to gather, connect, encourage, and form young adults during these pivotal years. Hodos exists to help fill that gap and create a pathway that helps young adults stay connected to Jesus and His Church.
How is Hodos connected to the LCMS?
Hodos is an independent nonprofit ministry created to serve Lutheran young adults. We love the LCMS. We are not a protest movement. We are not a breakaway movement. We have been already and are going to be as invitational and collaborative as we possibly can. We are not trying to replace congregations, districts, universities, campus ministries, or existing ministries. We're trying to strengthen the ecosystem by helping connect young adults, support leaders, and create opportunities that currently do not exist on a national scale. Our heart is to serve the Church and help shape the future of the next generation which we believe will shape the future of the LCMS.
How do I register for the Lutheran Young Adult Gathering?
Registration for the Lutheran Young Adult Gathering is open for individuals and groups for young adults ages 18 to 29. If you're a young adult and want to be there, you can register here as an individual:
What can I do to support Hodos?
What would success look like five years from now?
Five years from now, success won't primarily be measured by attendance numbers or fundraising totals. Success will be measured by transformed lives. We envision five years from now more than 5000 young adults gathering annually around Jesus and His Word. We envision content, podcasts, worship initiatives, leadership development, and discipleship resources serving young adults every day of the year. We envision different Hodos church or regional ministries forming a nationwide network to support one another. Most importantly, we envision young adults following the way of Jesus and growing in a faith that lasts. If five years from now more young adults know Jesus, love His Church, and are actively serving in His Kingdom, then we will praise God and call that success.