An insight from some of the incredible volunteers at BallysillanYFC (Northern Ireland) who give up their time each week to serve at the BlueHouses and bring life to so many people, including themselves.
Your gift to Youth for Christ in Jordan will help staff provide Christmas care packages to hard-hit families in their communities, serving as a meaningful reminder of the Messiah’s arrival to the earth, communicating God’s limitless love and inspiring hope in the midst of suffering.
When the military closed Khartoum’s airport and disrupted their discipleship training, a generational odd couple from YFC Lebanon improvised and preached to hundreds of students. (story and photos by Christianity Today)
God is using Youth for Christ Day Centres in many places in eastern and central Europe to reach many at-risk young people.
Asmick Jean-Jacques shares about la Corde Youth Centre in Montréal and how it is making a difference for young people in the community of Cloverdale.
By the side of the road, while other team members siphoned fuel into her car, and road trains (semi-trucks with two to three trailers) roared past, Tracey prayed – inviting Jesus into her life for the first time.
Sports has proven to be a great way to develop relationships with young people, and soccer in Mexico, like much of the world, is very popular.
Global Training Director Mike Manna and the EMENA Area Leadership Team discuss the benefits and highlights of training with a focus on YFC’s Leadership Academy.
For the month of October, we want to see every hour of every day filled with prayer by someone in the Youth for Christ movement.
Download a digital copy of Dr. Art Deyo’s book on YFC’s 77 year history, including the “Parade of Nations.”
A new video showcases the ministry of Youth for Christ in Guatemala.
Edna Vera Cruz Romulo, National Director for Indonesia YFC was welcomed home to be with her Lord early this morning.
Join the international family of Youth for Christ for the second annual, two-day interactive Zoom conference.
Live interpretation in Portuguese, French, Russian and Spanish.
Croatia celebrates how God is opening doors for new opportunities to bring the Gospel to young people, such as through the first basketball camp in the city of Šibenik.
God’s presence felt through joyful camaraderie of a week of summer camp, in both big and small ways.
The Wake Up Deborah celebrates 10 years of prayer ministry in Europe.
French e-book being distributed to encourage adults who pray fervently for the children and young people around them
Liam Burke has taken the helm as the new National Director for Youth for Christ in Ireland.
YFC San Diego’s Juvenile Justice Ministry has a mentoring initiative which gives young people the opportunity to meet with area businesses for job exposure and readiness.
Raising up life-long followers of Jesus who lead is the linchpin of Youth for Christ’s strategic focus.
Youth for Christ Netherlands is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2021.
“Burundi went through so many challenges because we lost so many people when the genocide started in 1993. Many children in this nation have no parents due to the long civil war,” Freddy said. “But God called us, Youth for Christ, to reach out to this generation, starting with children.
That they might be called “repairers of broken walls…” (Isaiah 58:12) Help as you are able. Pray for provision. Encourage our missionaries.
Youth for Christ Ghana shares ministry news and highlights from January 2021.
Many young people have said “Yes” to God’s amazing gift of eternal life in this past year via online gatherings. Let’s celebrate that, in the midst of chaos, God’s redemptive story was shared across the globe and many have said “YES” to Jesus.
Highlights of Youth for Christ ministry in Ghana for December 2020.
Kenya Youth for Christ shares what they do and why they do it, along with highlights from the last two months of ministry.
“Many girls are going to be blessed through that home,” Miriam said. “They are going to gain hope. They are going to gain peace. Most of all they are going to get to know the Lord and to give back to their babies the love and care they have experienced.”
Romania YFC provides an update on their staff team and asks for prayers.
The day after the explosion, the entire Youth for Christ staff came together to help clean up and start repairing the ministry facilities and staff apartments. As we did so…
Watch all the videos available. Stories directly from young people, ministry updates, information and more.
Ghana reports on the latest ministry of Youth for Christ in the African country.
In Romania, evangelism events, day camps and tent camps have been able to proceed this summer, despite COVID-19 and only being able to host 1 of 8 missionary teams from abroad.
A struggling young man, an encounter with the Lord, the shaping of a leader who is impacting the next generation.
Youth for Christ staff from Croatia enjoy a 7-day educational training on the topic of Christian counselling, specifically on “Stress and Trauma”.
France YFC organizes a camp for participants on lockdown, complete with kits for frog jello carving, tie-dye, crazy ramen and more.
“…many more are hearing about Jesus in a way they would not have if the radio programme did not exist.”
Youth for Christ in Honduras shares ministry highlights in their recent video.
Learn how Youth for Christ is bringing healing to the broken nation of Burundi.
Youth for Christ representatives from more than a dozen different countries share ministry models and best practices that are helping them to continue reaching young people during the COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdowns.
Roberto Macaluso of YFC Italy presents the YFCI Global Quarantine Challenge – to get us all to get into God’s Word while we’re staying at home through Covid-19.
A group of young women from France follows the lead of Netherlands and introduces the SuperWoman program to young girls in their country.
Youth for Christ training event for key staff throughout the EMENA area hosts 13 participants from 5 different nations.
Brazil YFC’s Conextions department has missionaries now in Cape Verde, San Tomé and Príncipe, Portugal, Russia and Ireland; Igor da Silva will become its director in July 2020.
Read the latest YFC ministry news from the Czech Republic.
“Let’s Talk Lebanon” is a new initiative started in partnership with ABTS (Arab Baptist Theological Seminary).
Youth for Christ in Colombia shares highlights from the previous year, as well as dreams for the year ahead.
Netherlands church group serves youth in Ukraine on joint mission.
A brief video review of YFC Honduras’ Children’s Camp with Project Team Work of the community of Santiago.
New partnership between Youth for Christ programs in Portugal and Brazil launches ministry dreams.
A Christmas party was organised for 55 children by the YFC Ghana (Tema Chapter).
Youth for Christ Ukraine organizes the second National Forum for Day Centers who serve children at risk.
Thank you for being part of the Youth for Christ family in 2019! We are grateful for your partnership, whether through donations, prayer, or time. Take a look at this video to see some of what you have been part of in 2019.
Youth for Christ Hungary is a step closer to launching. They hosted their first board meeting in their new office in November.
Brazil and Portugal sign partnership agreement to work together to further the kingdom of God.
The Ashanti chapter of YFC Ghana recently went on an evangelism outreach to the Manhyia Prisons.
Learn what God is doing through the ministry of Youth for Christ in the Czech Republic.
The General Assembly website for our global gathering in the Netherlands in September 2020 is now online.
Youth for Christ Botswana hosted three teams in the past two months—a World Race team, and two South African teams.
FIERCE, an incredible one-day event for girls aged 13-18 will take place on 14th March, hosted by Youth for Christ Britain and located in the West Midlands.
Northern Ireland YFC is passionate about young people, passionate about young people encountering Jesus – and in particular young people who are marginalised and on the fringes.
6300 people attend Slovakia YFC’s CampFest.
Highlight video from Youth for Christ “Camp Freedom” in Spain.
242 enthusiastic campers participate in ten days of Youth for Christ training and mission team outreaches in Thailand.
Highlights from Youth for Christ’s English Camp in the Ukraine
Youth For Christ Mauritius and J316 Ministries organized a sports clinic with a coaching team of professional sportsmen from the U.S.
A collection of photographs highlighting the fun and summer camp ministry of Youth for Christ in Romania.
For Christmas this year, Youth for Christ International will be sending out Christmas cards. This year, our Christmas card will feature 4 pictures created by Youth for Christ youth around the globe.
Youth for Christ Nigeria celebrates the launch of a local ministry – Jalingo Chapter – in the state of Taraba.
July 2019 ministry newsletter of Youth for Christ in Colombia.
From June 3-7, Youth for Christ held its triennial EMENA Area Council with 80 colleagues from 27 countries in Czech at the YFC Immanuel Center.
“I accepted you this week. As soon as I did it felt different. It felt good. I know you want the best for me. God has me in His hands now.”
Clearly, culture is key to the lives of these teens, but what is culture? How does it affect TCKs?
On April 9, Youth for Christ in Colombia celebrated 45 years of ministry.
An inspiring story about a troubled teen in the Czech Republic; YFC Burundi recognized by their President for their efforts in educating the future leaders of their nation.
Read the latest ministry news from Youth for Christ in Romania.
Youth for Christ contacts throughout Africa are reaching out, asking us to mobilize prayer for parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe that have been devastated by Cyclone Idai, which hit hit the region on March 14th.
YFC Réunion has initiated a collaborative volunteer programme with various Mauritian Churches and Parachurch organisations for the Indian Ocean Island Games.
Youth For Christ Puerto Rico is moving and growing in ways that we did not see coming. HIStory is being made as we lay the foundation of Youth For Christ on the island … trusting that the work now will carry on for generations to come.
Youth for Christ Europe, Middle East, North Africa (EMENA) started this year, like previous years, with a training for new Key Staff in YFC EMENA organised together with the British YFC Staff conference in Manchester.
A mission team from California and Oregon brings hard work and a passion for sharing God’s love.
A colorful and attractive mininstry report from our Youth for Christ friends in Slovakia
A missionary team from Youth for Christ Denmark came to Ukraine during their fall break at school to work with Youth for Christ Ukraine to serve in Day Centres in the Volyn region.
Youth for Christ and the Bible Society have teamed up to create a truly unique Bible that meets the needs of young people today by connecting directly to their world.
Youth for Christ has secured a building in Mullingar to have a permanent Drop-in center where young people can come and hangout. It will also act as a base for Youth for Christ in Ireland.
Project #Moses consists of street evangelism and discipleship, training for those who are to preach the gospel, case studies with different tools for evangelism, and creating teams in
each local church for evangelism in the city.
Ministry news, photos, highlights and prayer requests for YFC Hungary from 2018.
Pioneering Conference attendees from Cape Verde, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haití, México, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and Sao Tome & Principe receive basic training in areas vital to creating a firm foundation of accountability, governance, and ministry skills for a developing national ministry.
Staff attend the Eastern European Regional conference in Belarus.
They are so used to the sounds of war that many young people can tell the caliber of the artillery projectile simply based on the whistling sound…
YFC Moscow partners with “More than Gold” to creatively introduce attendees to the good news.
YFC The Netherlands hosted youth workers from several nations and led training for the Superwoman ministry model.
Local Youth for Christ representatives from Britain and the Netherlands recently visited Youth for Christ in Moscow on a Vision Trip.
In 2018, Germany celebrates 70 years of Youth for Christ ministry.
“You and each of us in YFC are to be perpetually planting and harvesting spiritual fruit.”
Summer news from Youth for Christ in Croatia
Praise God for what He is doing through you, through Youth for Christ International (YFCI), in “closed” nations around the world. Though we cannot share real names and specific nations, know that YFCI is actively involved in reaching young people in these difficult places.
Dan invested over 45 years of his life reaching out to young people through Youth for Christ. At his request, memorial gifts will go to Youth for Christ International Special Projects.
Youth for Christ is gearing up for launch in the nation of Georgia.
A new drop-in centre in Ireland called the Upper Room is providing opportunities for Youth for Christ staff to build relationships and share the gospel with youth in the community.
Orphaned, abused and HIV-positive all before her 10th birthday, Mary was in need of a savior – and she found two.
The world is remembering a great evangelist and friend of Youth for Christ, who died today at the age of 99.
Learn about how Youth for Christ is planting seeds of hope in the lives of young people around the world, including other refugee young people.
Some highlights of Youth for Christs General Assembly 2017 in Miami, Florida.
Brazil celebrates 65 years of Youth for Christ ministry.
Youung people from CTI Music Ministries, along with YFC Honduras, have been traveling across the nation sharing the gospel through music.
Highlights from the Youth for Christ ministry in Croatia, including Vacation Bible School, Ministry & Culture educational trip, YFC Croatia & the Reformation Anniversary, Alpha Course, Bosnian Kids Vacation Camp, and more.
Eight staff members participated in Coachnet Training in Spain.
Kristian Vučković joins Youth for Christ as the new National Coordinator for the country of Serbia.
Thanks to a grant from Foundation for the Nations, Sweden has been able to translate a curriculum called Superwoman for use with their teenage girls.
Learn how you can help Youth for Christ serve victims of the devastating fire that has left many homeless in Knysna, South Africa.
A number of volunteers with hearts ready to serve in Venezuela took all the courses needed to be formally certified staff.
There are new open doors for ministry in Puglia, and the national program of YFC Italia reaches the milestone of 10 years of ministry, offering training for youth workers at their celebration event.
In order to reach young people in Sweden in a more effective way, Youth for Christ staff have translated two youth materials from British Youth for Christ. They are called Rock Solid and Alive and are designed for children between 10-13 years of age.
Young entrepreneurs from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo receive training on starting and running businesses from a Christian perspective,
“We could hear lots of testimonies, see people healed, see lives changed and observe new `beginnings’ take place.”
We pray peace and joy to you, it has been long since we sent out our newsletter of this nature. Please see attached our newsletter. May I ask you take some time to read through. Thank you once again for your love and support.
Regards, Pascal W Nyulahe, National Director, YFC Tanzania.
A Friday night drop-in group for youth in Canada to learn and enjoy drama and dance and desserts
Every time the Youth for Christ family gathers it is a very special occasion. Being with like-minded brothers and sisters from around the world who share a common commitment to our vision of reaching every young person and giving them the opportunity to be a follower of Jesus is a tremendously uplifting experience.
The Coordinator team from Youth for Christ in Uruguay spends two months in the “Living Together Without Violence School.”
Over 90 pastors received training and resources which will assist them in their churches and ministries in cities throughout the country.
Young people participated in a “Sea Adventure” camp, playing, doing crafts and learning interesting Biblical stories associated with the maritime theme of Noah, Jonah, about how Jesus calmed the storm.
What gifts has God given YOU that are being fanned into flame by your participation in Youth for Christ?
Jesus invites us to think and interact with God our Father, in the same way He did.
In Mexico, Youth for Christ brings opportunity. Giezi tells us of those opportunities (and how it all relates to soccer!).
In order to effectively serve the kids and families to whom we’ve been called, we must first and continuously be in alignment with our Father, just as Jesus was.
National Sports Day brings officials and youth together for a day of competitive sporting fun in Montego Bay.
A team from Argentina became the first Latin American visitors to serve alongside Youth for Christ staff in their schools ministry, as well as in their outreach to Syrian refugees.
A group of 37 youth took part in a Mission Training Program in which they showed indigenous communities God’s love.
Low income families with water problems in their communities were blessed with water filters so they could have clean water in their homes.
It’s practice time for the team’s street drama. Richard, from Bolivia, tells the whole story of someone searching after God.
Teen camps brought together 30 young people who not only enjoyed camp together, but also served 3o more people as an outreach during the camp event.
Three brave young people served as missionaries in a region known for its great need of the gospel.
Prayer and the proclamation of the Gospel yields an incredible impact.
A team from Canada helped to run various activities including a Vacation Bible School for over 30 students and a visit to a local hospital.
Prayer is not just another activity of Christian life but communion and fellowship with God in which we discover what is ours in Christ.
Your prayers accomplish incredible and mighty things because of where you pray from, union with God through Christ.
Stubborn politics are creating a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. You can help!
Youth for Christ has been commissioned by God to be like Levites for this generation – to share with teenagers that today is the day of Salvation and to celebrate that God is both Emmanuel and Prince of Peace!
Listen to a story told in the Krio language of a girl who made a few mistakes
Ester had a job and a life in Italy. But God had a different idea. Her journey took her to Switzerland so that she could return to Italy.
She grew up in a culture where God’s love was earned. When she came to camp, she discovered that God’s love for her is unending, no matter what.
A heart for youth led one young man to create a way for them to raise the fees they need in order to attend school. But there’s more to it than that!
Our drive is to reach every youth around the globe, which often means getting out of our comfort zone. Jesus tells the story of one youth who touched his heart and impacted his life.
There’s something amazing about a life that Jesus grabs hold of. Jean-Baptiste tells us the story of one such young man from Rwanda.
A band called Rhema is producing their own music, traveling throughout Serbia, and encouraging Christians to pray for their country 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for an entire year.
Sometimes it feels like nothing’s happening. But then, one day… You just never know.
Some will, some won’t, so what? Southwest. It was David’s call to ministry down under.
Tim wanted to find something for the teens in his city. He found “Pulse” and he took it to his city. But there’s more!
A new app has been launched in the Netherlands to assist refugees in locating refugee camps, free WiFi locations, public transport, hospitals and more.
Praise be to the Lord for this African context in which to best set the stage for this next season of global youth impact.
Staff of the EMENA area of Youth for Christ gathered with more than 85 leaders from about 25 countries.
“School of Life” brings life to a student who was contemplating suicide. Raquel, from Youth for Christ in Brazil, explains.
When his friend confronted another friend, Hilary found himself secretly convicted, too. And then came New Year’s Eve.
The challenge was made: create a program that can go in schools. It will include lectures but also be fun. It will be an immersion program. The challenge was met: Raquel, from Youth for Christ in Brazil, tells her story.
José Luis, from Youth for Christ in Venezuela, shares his story – how he became connected to Youth for Christ and why it is important today that Youth for Christ be in Venezuela.
Highlights in ministry from Youth for Christ in the Ukraine.
Throughout the coming months staff, volunteers, and student leaders have multiple opportunities through “Teensportz” to invite friends and classmates to compete in organised sport competitions and hear a positive Gospel message.
Julio explains how the movement of YFC impacted his heart and how that led him to become part of Youth for Christ in Mexico.
To Sham, YFC means family. Find out how he came to find and join this global family.
A director of a local ministry in the Netherlands shares how General Assembly in Thailand impacted him and led him on a path to a different ministry.
Youth for Christ is seeing a hunger for Jesus in Slovakia and many many lives changing. Jozef tells us the story of Anna, how her family reacted to her following Jesus and how God has used her since then.
When Jozef was a child, communism prohibited church. When the wall fell and Christianity was allowed in, Jozef was excited to be part of bringing Youth for Christ back to his country.
Conrad Parson’s band competed in a Youth for Christ band competition – and they won. Listen to what happened after that.
Time together, prayer, worshiping God, training, and distributing materials – all of that took place at Youth for Christ Romania’s recent staff retreat. And it was only two days long!
Ambassador Enterprises presented the first draft of their Organizational Assessment to the International Board and World Leadership Team.
YFC USA President Dan Wolgemuth shares the news of the passing of former president Roger Cross.
28 Youth for Christ leaders met to be trained as Coaches. The Coaching process teaches ways to use powerful questions to guide someone’s own journey in life. The end goal is to develop a pool of Russian-speaking Coaches for the Region.
Youth for Christ in Germany mourns the loss of a former Evangelist, National Director, Board Member and lifelong friend of Youth for Christ.
A summary of the Youth for Christ USA national staff conference “MidWinter” that took place in San Antonio, Texas in February 2016.
Mayra shares her story of encountering Youth for Christ as a 14-year-old in Accounting class. And now she counts the cost for Jesus in her position with Youth for Christ. Listen to her heart.
Subscribe to, view archives of, and read updates from Foundation for the Nations
Youth for Christ in France appoints Patrick Nussbaumer to be the New National Director effective September 2016.
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 in Armenia is partnering with a local organisation to open 3 Day Centres for children in need. As a result of this partnership, 80 children will continually hear about and experience the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Youth for Christ EMENA staff conference held concurrently with British staff conference in the UK.
Mervin Pool begins preparations to assume the role of National Director of Youth for Christ in Seychelles.
Dr. Ajith Fernando writes a letter to Dr J. I. Packer upon hearing of his retirement from writing and speaking. Ajith thanks Dr. Packer for his impact on the lives of many throughout a long career.
Youth for Christ in Slovakia celebrates CampFest and their television ministry, Life TV. God provided a new building for Life TV and is building partnerships with other Slovak Christian organisations to fill the airwaves!
Evon Hedley is Youth for Christ’s first full-time staff member to reach his 100th birthday!
Youth for Christ International farewells outgoing board chairman Sam Wolgemuth and welcomes incoming board chair Howard Stevenson.
Ukraine celebrates 20 years of Youth for Christ ministry and consecrates a new director.
Young people are being reached all over the globe. Watch this video!
Young refugees play together with actors from the theater group “Switch” of Youth for Christ in The Netherlands in a play about refugees.
Cameron Butler of Sports Chaplaincy Australia challenges YFC staff to develop deeper, authentic, loving, and grace-filled relationships with the young people they come in contact with.
Young people and youth leaders in Uruguay “perform” a symbolic hug around the Legislative Palace as a gesture of goodwill and as a statement to prioritize children in legislative budgeting decisions.
The Near East Initiatives (NEI), a relational network of ministries from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan & Iraq, brings together leaders who want to advance the Kingdom in these countries together.
Volunteers helped strengthen the destroyed walls of a Youth Center in Chile.
We thank God for His presence with staff as the Asia-Pacific Area Leadership team met in Nepal 15-18 October.
A Paper by Tom Albinson – Refugee Highway – Partner of World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)
Steven Schultheis joins Youth for Christ International and will be helping Youth for Christ tell its story through media.
Ministry partners dispensed a total of $534,605 to 21 Youth for Christ projects around the world.
I love what I have been doing and I will miss the ministry and not the least the international perspective of my job a lot!
Young prostitutes come to Christ in Haiti.
Ukraine reports on the Festival of Hope, several camps, a prayer marathon and more.
Prayer requests, praise reports on more on prayer from India, July 2015
Liberation Day in Trinidad and Tobago features gospel music and proclamation of Jesus throughout the Port Of Spain.
Youth for Christ’s Area Directors and Regional Directors meet together in South Africa for Training and Area meetings.
The national board chairman of Youth for Christ Australia announces the appointment of Cindy McGarvie as the new CEO of Youth for Christ Australia – their first ever female CEO.
A look at the current “Charlie Charlie Challenge” – a popular social media activity believed to conjure a supernatural spirit.
A condensed video looks back to see God’s hand at work in bringing Youth for Christ to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Arabian Gulf.
Staff are providing training and entrepreneur courses to the teenagers of Lima, and even receiving visits from government workers interested in helping them expand their reach.
After several years of prayer, Youth for Christ in Mexico has hired a new Executive Director for the city of Juarez in Chihuahua.
Priam Dautaj begins his appointment as National Coordinator for Youth for Christ in Albania.
A fundraising training event in Moldova seeks to make the work in Eastern Europe more sustainable.
Prayer newsletter from India highlights key news and event items for prayer and explains what it means to live for the line and not the dot.
What is 70 years old and has 4 stars on Charity Navigator? Hint: It begins with you!
A new program in India has been providing career guidance for young people, and helping them pray, plan and prepare for their God designed careers.
A peace-making and non-violent communications ministry of Youth for Christ in Croatia has outgrown its symbiotic relationship with Youth for Christ and has become its own separately registered organization.
If you saw them at night drinking under the bridges and smoking on the streets what would you do? Avoid them, walk the other way, call the cops, complain to the neighbours? I might. But not Gary, James and Mykala.
A new National Director has been appointed for Youth for Christ in Moldova.
Bram Rebergen is appointed the new National Director of Youth for Christ in the Netherlands.
Youth for Christ in Colombia reports on their Paraiso program, staff training, El Parche youth group, camp, trips and more.
Gavin Calver has been appointed Director of Mission/England at the Evangelical Alliance. He will leave his current role as National Director of Youth for Christ (YFC) to take up his new appointment on 1st June 2015.
Government officials attend as guests of honour on a special day for Gitega International Academy.
All of us have a tendency to take for granted the small things in life. We focus on the things we want instead of the incredible ways that God has blessed us…
A new ministry birthed at General Assembly matches donors with YFC projects around the world.
Bobo is a new creation with a new mission and it takes Bobo through Botswana and surrounding nations, sharing the gospel with people who have never heard it.
The Story of Jesus App is now available from iTunes and Play Stores.
A group of public school counsellors and psychology majors receives training that includes Scripture and spiritual counselling to assist them as they deal with difficult social and emotional issues in the Seychelles.
Press Release: Announcement of Edward DeKam as Area Director the Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) region.
A newsletter from Honduras highlights a VBS ministry to over 200 children, “Flood the Nations” provision of water filters for 30 families, futbol (soccer) outreach, and more.
Partner with a Youth for Christ cyclist to raise funds for an upcoming camp outreach to children in Romania
“Shake Your City” outreach ministries all over France are drawing teens and young adults to serve and evangelize their cities.
Burundi newsletter features Tour Du Burundi cycling adventure, baptisms, National Exams for Gitega school children, new land for Future Hope Primary School, a microfinance venture and more.
A summer camp that will minister to around 400 children and teens in Romania seeks help to be able to sponsor needy attendees.
A JPC Gathering of Central American staff trains leaders in evangelism through a park outreach and street ministry.
Set in Jamaica at Easter, Just Another Friday, a film produced in partnership with Youth for Christ in Jamaica and its drama ministry, ACTS 12, has received numerous awards.
USA staff conference celebrates the past and looks forward to a bright future of “More” – more dreams, more students coming to know Jesus, and more renewal of passion.
A look at what can happen when a youth ministry dares to ask “What will young people of the future be doing?”
A Canadian family assists Youth for Christ in Haiti, partnering with a local church to provide boxes of food to the needy.
Staff from across Canada gather together and experience God’s presence through healing, repentance, prayer, and challenge from His Word.
Youth for Christ appoints Byungchae Choi as National Director in Korea and also recognises pianist Isadora Kim as honorary ambassador during an evening of celebration in Seoul.
Joshua Nam hands over the responsibility for Youth for Christ ministry in the Philippines to his wife, Grace.
An introduction to newly appointed national director for Korea, Byung Chae Choi, also known as Tim.
Youth for Christ Asia Pacific introduces their new Facebook page and invites friends to “like” the page.
Seeing new fruit from ministry, hearing stories of young people making decisions for God, and experiencing new opportunities to expand its mission, Youth for Christ in Australia attributes its forward momentum to a look back at Youth for Christ’s early days as “an evangelistic youth movement’.
Senior leaders from across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa gathered at the Czech Republic for Area Council meetings, worship, teaching times and more for what will likely prove to be a landmark in the development of the EMENA area for years to come.
Youth Challenge event in Thailand challenges Thai young people to commit and serve full-time, to financially support those who have made this commitment, and to share the gospel.
The new National Coordinator for Cyprus arrives and begins work to expand the young ministry there.
Youth for Christ in Tanzania recently launched a Development Studies Centre, providing educational opportunities and assistance to the people in their community.
Croatian Youth for Christ staff are invited to provide compassionate communication workshops for school faculty in Rijeka.
Children and their families come together with Youth for Christ staff to celebrate the seventh anniversary of a day care centre that continues to provide mentoring and compassionate assistance to those in need.
Learn about a project that encourages and inspires young people to do something special. The Youth Heroes Project was recently honoured with an Inspire Award at a Parliamentary reception.
Youth for Christ in Croatia shares about the impact of the inspirational Nick Vujičić event – the largest evangelical event in Croatia since the Billy Graham crusade in the 1960’s.
National Director Abu Conteh reports on a children’s club, rastafarian outreach, HIV / AIDS awareness, ministry to sex trade workers, family ministry, prayer ministry and more.
Youth for Christ in Sierra Leone is organizing young people to worship God and declare his presence over their nation during upcoming elections.
Come, join Youth for Christ International for their annual Christmas Gala!
Enjoy live music, scrumptious food, a fabulous silent auction and more!
A secret follower of Jesus is forced to leave his country to avoid being conscripted by Islamic fundamentalists to fight for their cause, and ends up becoming a national coordinator for a Youth for Christ ministry in his new country.
The beginning of a bright new future for the youth of Burundi arrives at Gitega International Academy with its opening ceremony on September 29.
Children with a rare illness enjoyed games and activities, meals and gifts, in addition to an announcement that their treatment was being paid for.
Flevo Festival celebrates 35 years of impact and now a new initiative for another festival is underway.
Video report on part of the London Olympics 2012 outreach in the borough of Newham in London
Over 20,000 “Street Bibles” have been shared with priests, schools and young people, ensuring more Danish youth have Scriptures they can read and understand.
Greenwich YFC celebrates ten packed days of activities during the Olympics involving over four hundred volunteers from eleven churches ministering to over 1000 young people.
A café in the disaster area of Japan will enable Youth for Christ to offer a good community space, will serve as a place of worship, and will provide potential to start some English classes, music events, weekly meetings and other outreaches in the affected area.
EMENA commissions seven teams for ministry across Ireland.
Project Serve Director Judy Lloyd reports on the preparations for ministry outreach during the Olympic Games.
Christian football players are having a positive influence during Euro 2012, the UEFA European Football Championship.
Christian bands that are part of the Korean Wave Jesus Movement are preparing to go global to bring the Gospel to Asia and beyond.
Anne Mumbua Musya shares about her journey with Youth for Christ, as well as her dreams for the future of the ministry in Kenya.
Britain’s Heartland region shares items for prayer related to their “Run the Race” ministry during the 2012 Olympics.
Friends of Youth for Christ in France have created a fun, humorous video that illustrates that we don’t need to be superheroes to share our faith.
Youth for Christ is a proud partner of “More Than Gold,” collaborating with many ministries to bring the gospel to the Olympic Games.
Youth for Christ in Poland hosts an annual football (soccer) tournament with a barbecue and children’s program to bring families together.
Youth for Christ in Croatia sets up a prayer labyrinth for the students of the Theological Seminary in Osijek.
Britain’s Heartland Branch of Youth for Christ reports that during the Olympic Games, the Run the Race café will be open in Coalville town centre.
David Ridley reports on Australia’s National Conference, its growing admin team and its alignment with the mission of Youth for Christ.
The East Indian Ocean Islands welcome Maharavo “Ravo” Ravoniandro as the new regional director.
The Sports Ministry in Ukraine organizes a dialogue with a well known TV presenter and a football magazine editor.
Youth for Christ in Italy recently led a school assembly on the subject of human trafficking and has been asked to return to do more.
Serbia Youth for Christ has the privilege of distributing shoe boxes full of gifts for needy children, sharing the love of Jesus with the children and their families.
More than 2600 young people from 40 European and 15 non-European countries come together fore a renewed desire for Jesus and missions.
YFC Honduras shares about their 2011 ministry year, including photos and ministry reports related to Vacation Bible School, CTI Concerts Tour, and General Assembly
Dave Newton reports on the Beyond Belief event sponsored by Youth for Christ in Cambridge and Soul Survivor, as well as a special commissioning of 85 new staff and volunteers.
Youth for Christ in Ghana recently headed up a two day training for volunteers who will begin ministry at a refugee camp in Buduburam.
National Director Freddy Tuyizere reports on the recent ministry of a YWAM Team in and around Gitega, and shares prayer requests for upcoming ministry plans.
A group of a Christians from a church in New York help Youth for Christ in Italy with school assemblies titled “Where was God on 9/11?”
750 youth leaders gather for an annual training event, helping them grow in knowledge and leadership skills and connect with other youth leaders.
The Seco Project in Chile enables YFC Chile to receive important contributions.
The YFC Croatia team reports on their Labyrinth, a Hillsong Concert, and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical in Rijeka
Dave Newton shares a report from Youth for Christ in the UK, including camp ministry, the summer riots, the Beyond Belief event and a list of items for prayer.
Youth for Christ welcomes Suzi McLean, new national Director for Northern Ireland.
India reports on the prayer and worship around Zordaar Zindagi, a celebration of 25 years of the BHEL TAMI.
The Senior Servants ministry of Australia gives three months to encourage the people of Rwanda.
The National Board of Lebanon Youth for Christ appoints Maher El Hajj to serve as its National Director starting January 2012.
Two teams, one from Peoria, IL, USA, and one from Santiago, Chile, work together for a week at the Youth for Christ Community Center en Cerro Navia (Santiago) – painting, varnishing, worshiping and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with many young people.
Interns from Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, Angola and Zimbabwe attend a four week intern staff orientation school at the Youth for Christ Hodygos Training center in Okahandja, Namibia.
Youth for Christ in Australia puts into words the personality of their collective body of people.
The word “Revolution” took on a whole new meaning for a bunch of teenagers at their recent Youth for Christ Summer Camp in Lebanon.
As a wave of sporadic civil unrest, violence, arson and looting swept the UK, Youth for Christ young people came together to clean the streets in the aftermath and give food, clothes and support to those who lost homes, possessions or loved ones in their communities.
Colombia reports on activities held during June and July, including the “On Call” band, kids’ soccer league, EverYouth Project Serve drama team, youth groups and more.
Serbia’s National Director shares his experience at a youth camp where rowdy campers and sleepless nights gave way to the Holy Spirit moving young people to pray for salvation.
Youth for Christ in Canada’s newsletter, with a focus on prayer, including articles on: praying mothers, building community around Toronto’s homeless youth, a loner neighbour in British Colombia who makes Youth for Christ his family, Youth for Christ’s greatest mistake and more.
National Director Abu Stephen Conteh reports on two youth leadership training events in Sierra Leone, as well as two young men who encountered Christ while serving prison sentences for murder.
Solange thought she had seen it all. Orphaned in the Congo at a young age, she was “rescued” by an uncle who took her across the border into Uganda and exploited her for profit. At age 15, she ended up pregnant and abandoned in the volatile, dangerous slums of Kampala.
Tanzania’s sports ministry is sharing God’s word, encouraging young people, teaching life skills and morals, and mobilizing people to pray.
Youth for Christ Canada reports on their national conference, camp ministry, partnerships with Peru and Rwanda and more.
Nadya Gural, Social Ministry Coordinator of Youth for Christ in the Ukraine, reports on a day camp for children and teens held in Vovkovyntsi village.
Just three months after Japan’s devastating earthquake and the area looks deceptively calm and quiet. The worst turmoil is happening in the hearts of the people, especially those who lost loved ones…
A powerful music video illustrates the realities of life for young people in juvenile detention centres, and challenges followers of Christ to care for these young “soldiers”.
A cage football ministry outreach in Turin demonstrates the value and benefit of partnership as God blesses with numerous evangelism opportunities and the gift of a cage to carry on the work.
A new prayer movement in the Netherlands challenges people to spend 15 minutes each day praying to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents. The hope is that these prayers will bring about a spiritual awakening among young people.
Volunteers from Central Michigan Youth for Christ share why the volunteer, how they became involved, and how they’ve been blessed to serve with their YFC ministries.
Edie Palermo, passed away Monday, May 11th after 37 years of ministry with Youth for Christ.
Youth for Christ EMENA (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) focuses on Day Care Centres in Moldova as an effective ministry model for outreach to children from difficult backgrounds.
Pastor Antonio Pires, Chairman of the Board of Youth for Christ in Portugal, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at the young age of fifty.
A teen mother’s ministry in Colorado partners with Youth for Christ’s Mirembe House & Suubi Home in Uganda and is venturing to Uganda to teach parenting classes, study skills and Bible studies to 80 teen mothers.
Youth for Christ has its first ever Pioneering Conference in Magaaliesburg, South Africa, identifying 10 nations to be pioneered by neighboring countries within the next five years..
Representatives from YFC’s four Russian ministry centres recently came together in Moscow to discuss how to work strategically as a unified movement.
Working with local churches in Cambridge, hundreds of young people will engage in community action and outreach projects, sharing the outrageous grace of God in word and deed.
A look at how Youth for Christ in the Netherlands is celebrating 65 years of serving young people.
Thieves came into the ministry centre last night, it’s obvious that they had keys. They got inside and took computers, cameras, a scanner, all kinds of machines- and the biggest issue is 5 passports from volunteers, and some of them were unable to return home.
Robert, Tom’s brother, had been locked up as a teenager fifteen years ago and had attempted suicide at least three times. However, some volunteers from Youth for Christ in Houston, Texas went to the institution every week.
Updates on the Japan relief effort from Asia Pacific Director Neil O’Boyle and Japan YFC National Director Kazunori Endo.
An annual event brings hundreds of teens together in the Netherlands for sports activities, food, and spiritual challenge.
The young people of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ donate over $2,100 from a collection at a recent youth conference.
A desperate single mother was able to go back to school and is at a Rehab Centre learning skills that have enabled her to take better care of herself and her son.
A collection of evangelistic sermons by Billy Graham; introduction by Torrey M. Johnson.
Bob Harr shares some of his observations after working at the Youth for Christ youth camp in La Entrada.
A highlights video from a Soccer Camp in Honduras at which 55 young people improved their soccer skills while learning about Jesus and being challenged to live for Him.
A promotional video presents the ministry of Campus Life MS: an outreach to middle school (intermediate) students.
An article from the February/March 2011 newsletter of Singapore Youth for Christ, in which West Area Coordinator Eric Teo shares about two ministries of SYFC and how they emphasize both the message of the Gospel and the character of the messenger (Jesus).
Dr. Richard R. Wynn, the seventh President of Youth for Christ/USA, passed away Friday morning at his home in Florida.
A Project Serve team serves the people of Haiti by installing a water purification system, helping with office work and blessing the children of Saint-Marc with various gifts.
Be sure to “like” our Facebook page to receive future Youth for Christ news posts on your wall!
High school students who attend Youth for Christ’s Campus Life program share their stories about how it has impacted their lives.
36 youth leaders were recently able to attend a leadership school to learn important principles of effective Christian leadership.
A list of over 100 Christian organizations launched by former Youth for Christ staff underscores God’s devotion to leadership development through YFC.
Turn your compassion into action. You can help the victims of Japan’s tragedy through Youth for Christ in Japan with two major needs: bicycles and tents with cooking supplies.
A ministry highlights video featuring the work of Youth for Christ in Honduras with young people through Christian camping.
Youth for Christ’s Teen Parents ministry in Lubbock, Texas (USA) faces financial challenges to providing mentoring, spiritual support and material necessities to pregnant and parenting teenagers.
150 young people, ages 13-20, are being equipped to share the Gospel at an evangelism camp called ‘Dtua Joy’
A report from Asia Pacific staff on the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11th
Learn about a Youth for Christ Tutoring program that seeks to introduce a fatherless generation to the Father
Hear the stories of several young people transformed by God’s love, which they encountered through the loving staff and programs of Youth for Christ
A teenage girl from Ohio shares her struggle with cutting, and tells how Youth for Christ introduced her to Jesus and gave her the courage to talk to others about her struggles.
Learn about “The Outback,” a youth centre located in Archbold Ohio operated by Defiance Area Youth for Christ (USA).
Youth for Christ EMENA (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) features the Rock Solid program in Hungary as an effective ministry model for outreach to young teens and pre-teens.
Three women on their way to a Youth for Christ event in Trenton, Ontario (Canada) notice a house on fire, and rouse a sleeping man so he can escape the fire.
Burundi equips young leaders in leadership, spiritual and personal development, ministry, social and life skills.
The growing Asia Pacific office team in Chiang Mai, Thailand shares about their recent move to a new office.
Youth for Christ in Liberia partners with Franklin Graham for the “All Liberian Life Festival.”
A team from the Youth for Christ international office in Denver, USA, departs to train Youth for Christ staff from all over Mexico in Juarez.
General Assembly 2011 website is up and ready. Register for GA today!
Youth for Christ in Haiti is thanking God and their friends at Youth for Christ in Montreal, Canada, who helped them secure a new centre and land that will help them better minister to the young people of Haiti.
A suicide-bomber-in-training now has hope, life and a new purpose.
Youth for Christ in Lebanon invites the international community to join them as they cry out to God in prayer.
A day care centre in Borceag ministers to at risk children and partners with churches and other ministries to equip people for more effective ministry to children.
“The Horizon Leadership Program provides a tremendous opportunity for ethnic-minority students to become trailblazers for the younger youth within their homes and communities…”
YFC Director Dave Brereton and several young people tell the story of Youth for Christ’s work in Canada
Reports from our Youth for Christ friends in New Zealand related to the 6.3 earthquake that struck Christchurch on February 22nd.
A report from Youth for Christ in Italy on a youth event that is uniting youth workers and ministries from across the nation to restore a passion for God in the younger generation.
Learn how you can help support indigenous staff from around the world to attend our international gathering of Youth for Christ staff called General Assembly
A very personal update on the situation in Egypt, particularly as it relates to Christians, from a church leader in the country.
Watch a video featuring a youth pastor, a Campus Life staff person, and many young people, each sharing about the significance of Youth for Christ’s Campus Life program.
Australia team reporting staff are well and thankful there have been no casualties.
a collection of Youth for Christ YouTube videos from around the world
YFC Egyptian staffer reports on the civil unrest and its impact on YFC staff and his family.
Youth for Christ in Jamaica puts on a music festival with numerous gospel reggae performances – for its 26th year!
A visit to Egypt from the YFC Area Director is delayed by civil unrest. Please pray for Egypt and our Youth for Christ friends there.
“I wish I could tell you adequately how much the ministry of YFC has meant to this part of the world – the warmth, the sense of unity, the service to the whole Body, the caring and thorough way in which young people are being discipled, the way young leaders are being developed – it is just fantastic.”
Youth for Christ in Africa has launched an extensive pioneering effort, called “Operation Pioneer” to begin ministry in 11 countries in the next 5 years.
Génération Daniel is focused on training for spiritual leaders and leaders of youth groups. Be in prayer for their upcoming discipleship weekends and learn how you can be involved.
Find out how your financial gift can match young leaders with a mentor/coaching and help them achieve their God-given dreams.
Young people at the Castle School are learning about Jesus, how they are connected to Him, and how to share His story with their peers.
Carpenter’s Tools International (CTI), a band of members between the 16 to 30 years old from USA and Canada, spent three weeks from June to July sharing the gospel through mini evangelistic concerts and small group meetings.
This year Youth for Christ in the Netherlands is celebrating 65 years of serving young people, and they have many special things planned, including a big party at Den Lindenhorst, their Headquarters in Driebergen, on April 25th. This will be preceded in March by the publication of a book by Ark Media entitled: “Rock ‘n … Continued
At the beginning of the new year, over 350 people gathered for Youth for Christ’s annual conference in North Wales. Staff, volunteers, trustees and other members of the Youth for Christ family enjoyed a great time of fun, fellowship, worship and teaching.
A promotional video for Youth for Christ Moldova’s “Extreme” camp
A video overview of the work of Youth for Christ in Nicaragua in 2010 (en español)
A promotional video for Slovakia YFC’s Campfest 2011
In 1994, a horrific genocide in Rwanda outpaced Hitler’s gassing of the Jews, killing more than a million people in a hundred days. Today, thanks to the investment of partners like you, hundreds of young leaders are being trained, reaching hundreds of thousands with the good news of Jesus Christ, helping to make Rwanda the least corrupt and most peaceful nation in East Africa.
A powerful story of an entire family impacted by a Youth for Christ leader who dared to believe the best for an angry young man, and to walk alongside his family through a very difficult time.
Hear from community leaders, staff, and young people, how Youth for Christ is making an impact in central California.
Oh, how the times have changed! But Youth for Christ in Miami, USA, continues to bring “hope and wholeness” to young people in Miami-Dade County, USA.
Music video with highlights from a Christian Football League award ceremony for young people in Ukraine
A poem about the struggles of adolescence, written by a Youth for Christ staff person.
Reaching young people today is a challenge – perhaps more challenging than ever before. Rather than turning away from the challenge, some embrace it.
The story of Youth for Christ’s orphanage in Gitega, Burundi told by Simon Guillebaud, founder of Great Lakes Outreach.
Youth for Christ reaches out to the Paraisoa, a very poor neighborhood in Colombia.
Youth for Christ staff and students explain the concept of 3Story evangelism
Dan Wolgemuth (President of Youth for Christ/USA) takes us back to a vineyard in John 15 where Jesus teaches about how to abide in Christ.
Friend2Friend® partners Christian students with adult coaches who together, actively love in a way that naturally invites friends to follow Christ with them.
Ed Bissonnette gives a brief update on Youth for Christ ministry in Mexico, including an introduction to Mexico’s new young director, Jose Carlos Gutierrez, as well as information on mission trips, sports outreaches, camping retreats, school seminars, and more.
Young people in Vietnam are learning what it truly means to be winners while serving on the national Tchoukball team.
An update on the Elevation Project, started in 2007 by Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited in partnership with Rwanda Youth for Christ to help needy kids receive an education.
The promotional video for YFC’s “Sugod” ministry in the Philippines
YFC Australia tells some stories that illustrate the importance of bringing the gospel to young people
An overview of the ministry of Youth for Christ Winnepeg, in Canada
A video overview of the history and ministry of Youth for Christ in Peru (en español)
A quick four minute video snapshot of British Youth for Christ, what they do, and why they do it.
Highlights video from the Youth for Christ Project Serve team that served in Jamaica in July 2009
Highlands Youth for Christ of Central Ontario, Canada, share a video montage from their Project Serve mission trip in Haiti
A video overview of Youth for Christ’s summer conference “New Wine 2009” in the Netherlands
Fresno/Madera Youth for Christ shares some stories about the young people they are reaching through urban ministry and youth guidance ministry to young people in detention facilities.
A music video promo for the Youth for Christ program in Guatemala
An excerpt of “Jallo” – singing and dancing at General Assembly 2008 in South Africa
A short highlight video of the 2008 Youth for Christ General Assembly in South Africa.
A music video promo for the Youth for Christ ministry program in the South African nation of Lesotho
For José Antonio Yactayo Llona, recollections of Youth for Christ’s General Assembly in South Africa stir up feelings of nostalgia and tears of joy, providing inspiration to work even harder in Peru to bring the gospel to young people. He is bursting with gratitude to the ministry supporters of Youth for Christ who enabled him to attend.
Highlight music video from two Youth for Christ camps in Venezuela, August 2008.
A humorous video that challenges us to consider our personal responsibility to share the good news with others
Delaware Youth for Christ works with at-risk youth and their families in Delaware, USA. Hear the young people tell their stories of how YFC has impacted their lives.
Friends of Youth for Christ send their congratulations on 60 years of ministry
Youth for Christ leaders speak about the importance, challenges and objectives of godly leadership.
