WELS Commission on Youth Discipleship (CYD) conducted a national research study on why young people leave WELS.  On this page, find the study in complete and condensed forms, news releases, information about the research process, Bible study/discussion resources under the title, "Creating Youth-full Churches" and the results of a follow-up survey of WELS teens.  All of the above, especially the "Creating Youth-full Churches" materials, can help congregations to better engage and involve their youth.