Game Changer
-Paul Amlin I’ve been around the ministry of the Gathering in some capacity since the years leading up to the 1997 River of Hope event in New Orleans. I had brought a small group with me from Florida. I can...
Providing Opportunities
-Thomas Tresselt In 1999, my oldest daughter Melissa and my wife Carol attended the Gathering in St Louis. Upon returning, I heard nothing but great stories about the event and how the Gathering changed their lives. This prompted me to...
Meet Michael
-Michael Deisting Hi! My name is Michael, and when I’m not enjoying Chicago’s spectacular summers (I live in denial about the winters) or dreaming of where I might travel next, you can probably find me working alongside Donna and Molly...
Holy Ground
-Deaconess Kristen Baltrum There is nothing quite like watching the face of a teenager light up in wonder, especially when that face is lighting up because they have just walked into a stadium full of people, who like them have...
Meet Donna
-Donna Wiegel My name is Donna Wiegel, and I’ve been part of the Youth Gathering staff since 1997. Heidi Hagstrom, the former Gathering director, and I came on board together, when the Gathering moved from Minneapolis to become part of...
Heaven Meets Earth
-Rachel Kurtz I am thrilled to say I have gotten the opportunity to sing on the main stage at the last 5 ELCA Youth Gatherings (#oldlady). My favorite memory of any gathering happened in 2012 in New Orleans. I was...