You Were Made For This.
OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
348,000
KIDS INVOLVED WEEKLY
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
Alumni Spotlight
Natalie Wilson
"Young Life in high school showed me how to take my faith seriously while giving me the grace to figure out what that looks like. My leaders in high school showed me how to become the love that was so freely given to me!"
Aiden Holland
"I got the chance to go to Windy Gap after my freshman year and it opened my eyes and heart to Jesus and made my decision to have a relationship with Him easy."
Harrison Leak
"Young Life in high school showed me you could follow Christ and still have a lot of fun. It showed me what discipleship looked like. It showed me how to bring the lost in and love them where they’re at."
You Were Made For This
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
