Our Charity of the Month is Young Life! We are blessed to support such an amazing organization. Young Life is a “Christ-centered ministry that helps kids know Jesus, grow in their faith, and serve Him. Young Life is for every middle school, high school and college student who wants meaning, fun and the most out of life.

Their mission is to go where kids are and build personal relationships with them by providing fun, adventurous, life-changing experiences. Working in the community alongside like-minded adults (volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff), Young Life builds bridges of authentic friendship, and introduces kids to Jesus Christ.”

How does Young Life accomplish their mission? 

• Praying for Young People
• Going where kids are and building personal relationships with them.
• Earning the right to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
• Providing fun, adventurous, life-changing and skill-building experiences.
• Inviting kids to personally respond to the Good News and walking in friendship with them regardless of their response.
• Working in community alongside like-minded adults (volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff).

“We consider it a sacred calling to be in the lives of young people and seek to be models of integrity and professional in our care for those involved in our ministry”  – Newt Crenshaw

Young Life Values:

• “The Gospel – Living according to and communicating the whole gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Diversity – Welcoming those whom God calls to our mission — men and women of all ethnicities and abilities who are committed to the common purpose of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
• Scripture – Acting under the authority of Scripture and relying on the Holy Spirit to empower our ministry.
• Ecumenical – Collaborating with followers of Christ from various traditions and local churches worldwide.
• All Kids – Reaching adolescents of every ability and all economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Health – Encouraging our staff and volunteers in their personal and spiritual health so we may minister out of a consistent and growing relationship with Christ and His followers.
• Stewardship – Observing the highest standards of stewardship of all the resources placed in our trust.
• The Next Kid – Developing innovative approaches to reach uncommitted, disinterested young people around the world​.

Young Life is not just for kids! As volunteers, fans, donors, guests and alumni, hundreds of thousands of adults find life and joy through Young Life. Young Life doesn’t start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don’t happen overnight — they take​ time, patience, trust and consistency.”

Want to learn more about Young Life and everything they have to offer? Visit: https://younglife.org/get-involved/