The Youth for Christ South Africa Options ministry, working with teen moms, makes all the difference to a happier and healthier future both for the moms themselves and for their children.
Global Ministry Overview
Because of You
The eternal value of reaching young people for Christ cannot be measured, however these numbers allow us to celebrate what God is doing around the world because of you and the men and women of Youth for Christ.
Youth for Christ is in over 120 nations around the world.
In 2023, Youth for Christ International made a profound impact, reaching over 12 million young people across 128 nations through direct and media ministry. Guided by a vision to ensure every young person has the opportunity to know and follow Jesus, Youth for Christ planted seeds of faith through powerful programs and partnerships. Stories of transformation emerged from every corner of the globe, showcasing lives changed through the love of Christ. Together, we are not just witnessing, but cultivating a global harvest of hope, faith, and future leaders who will continue to spread the Gospel’s life-changing message.
Numbers 2023
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2,071,398
Young people impacted by direct ministry
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139,051
Young people who responded to the Gospel
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128
Chartered Youth for Christ nations
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56,820
Full-time, part-time and volunteer staff
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10,447.678
Young people impacted media by ministry
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42,129
Young people in followup and discipleship
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220,627
Registered prayer intercessors
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14,768
Churches that partner in ministry
These figures are a compilation of statistics reported on Annual Ministry Reviews from 2023. They are close approximation but not absolute totals. Media includes literature distribution, TV, radio and internet.
2022 was a challenging year for many of us, marked by the war in Ukraine, concerns over governmental restrictions on faith-based organizations, and global inflation.
These events have disrupted our lives and communities in various ways. However, amidst uncertainty and fear, our mission remains unchanged: to deliver the lifechanging message of Jesus Christ to young people.
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Numbers 2022
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2,281,865
Young people impacted by direct ministry
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137,644
Young people who responded to the Gospel
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110
Chartered Youth for Christ nations
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56,820
Full-time, part-time and volunteer staff
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3,650,736
Young people impacted media by ministry
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27,753
Young people in followup and discipleship
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220,627
Registered prayer intercessors
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14,768
Churches that partner in ministry
These figures are a compilation of statistics reported on Annual Ministry Reviews from 2022. They are close approximation but not absolute totals. Media includes literature distribution, TV, radio and internet.
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Youth for Christ’s daily digital Bible studies have been focused on topics like “The Wait”, “Faith” and “Forgiveness” as a means to encourage Zimbabwe’s young people during difficult and uncertain times.