Life to the full.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Young Life 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 Rayburn 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.
Does it matter?
4 out of 5
Young Life participants
consider Young Life and it's leaders to be a significant influence on their faith.
94%
of volunteer leaders and staff with
Young Life would overwhelmingly recommend their leadership experience to a friend.
STAFF
NATHANIEL CHITTY - AREA DIRECTOR
LEADERS
ALEX COLLINS
SARAH MCMULLEN
CAROL BRAY
MICHELLE BERGLUND
GRANT MCLANE
MOLLIE MESSMORE
SHEREE CRAIG
COMMITTEE
SARA BARKDOLL
DAN BARKDOLL
ASHLEY COLLINS
JUSTIN BILLIG
HEATHER BILLIG
SUE DAWSON
JUNE TUCKER
IT MATTERS
"Young Life leaders provide so many things that kids are missing in their lives"...School Guidance Counselor
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.
