Inspirational, Appeals, From the President, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
God Entered In
Raising up life-long followers of Jesus who lead is the linchpin of Youth for Christ’s strategic focus.
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Inspirational, Ministry Reports
Pain & Hope in Croatia
Croatia showing resiliency after devastating earthquakes and other tragedies.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Ezekiel’s Story
Having been in and out of jail, Ezekiel once again found himself in the detention centre. “I got locked up … I was in a really helpless spot, a time where I didn’t really care what happened to me…”
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A Vision for Changing A Nation
“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.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Some Seeds Are Slow to Bear Fruit
“God, I’ve prayed and shared and cried and given all I can and they’re no closer to you now than they were when I started…”
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Famonjena: A Story of Lifechange
The first time he came to Madagascar’s Youth for Christ club, Famonjena was rebellious. He didn’t want to hear the Word of God. He just wanted to learn English.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Meeting Basic Needs in Georgia
A young girl and her mother find help and hope through the Day Center ministry in the nation of Georgia.
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Kidstop Calitzdorp Preparing to Move
Calitzdorp in South Africa has an urgent need for a new property as their current Kidstop location has been sold.
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When Jesus Comes, Peace Arrives
“When I prayed with the Youth for Christ staff that day, it was the first time I felt calm, deep down inside my heart…”
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He Is Answering My Prayers
During quarantine, prayer was a way to participate in God’s work, so I found myself doing this a lot. Little did I know, God was answering my prayers.
Inspirational, Appeals, Stories of Young People
Sticking with Jesus, Getting on with Life
You never know who needs to feel the love of Jesus just by being seen, feeling valued or even hearing the words, “I am proud of you.”
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Why Do We Do This?
“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.”
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What Jesus Looks Like
Jill Meyer from Denver YFC’s “Parent Life” ministry shares what it looks like to be Jesus in the life of a young mom.
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The Definition of Resilient
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…
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Hope for a Teen Mother
A young woman from Rwanda shares her story of transformation from prostitution to following Jesus.
Inspirational, Initiatives, Stories of Young People
Finding Hope on Social Media
YFC Australia is hearing from thousands of young people who are finding hope on social media through shared testimonies like Billy’s. Listen to Billy’s story and learn about the Hope Movement.
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Ihor’s Story
Ihor repeatedly suffered from violent physical and emotional abuse by his father, who abandoned him and his mother when Ihor was just a year and a half old. But then…
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Action for Today
Inspiring story and encouraging ministry report from Africa.
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Video: Burundi Youth for Christ
Learn more about the ministry of Youth for Christ in Burundi.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Second Chance
A young man at a juvenile detention facility finds in Jesus the motivation to become more than just the product of his mistakes.
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From Shy Child to Strong Leader
A shy, quiet girl who lost her mother before she was 2 years old goes on to become a Youth for Christ worker at a Day Centre in Ukraine.
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Kaydence’s Story
The Project Serve experience at a U.S. summer camp has a big impact on a young participant.
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Finding Freedom
A student who attends summer camp with Youth for Christ in Cyprus finds freedom in Christ.
Inspirational, From the President
Devos with Dave – January 2020
Three minutes with International Director Dave Brereton as he talks about the beginning of the new year and our collective calling.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Ericka’s Story
Because of you, leaders like Ericka are having compassionate conversations with young people everywhere.
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Thank You!
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.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports
Christmas Comes Early in Angola
Christmas came very early for children in Angola as many of them with smiles on their faces received Christmas gifts for the very first time in their lives.
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Brazil / Portugal Agreement Demonstrates Unity, Collaboration
Brazil and Portugal sign partnership agreement to work together to further the kingdom of God.
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God On the Move in Northern Ireland
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.
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Praying Mothers Lead Gang Member to Christ
Praying mothers in Brazil lead a gang member to Christ.
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Radu’s Story
Experience Moldova YFC summer camp through the eyes of an 11 year old boy named Radu.
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Keyosha’s Story
Keyosha shares how Youth for Christ planted a seed of faith in her that led her and her family to Christ.
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An Atheist Gets Her Christmas Wish
Angel loved the after-school program and activities but she rejected anything we taught her about God…
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God’s Daughter
Teens from all over Sicily come together to celebrate Martina’s new life in Christ at her baptism.
Prayer, Inspirational, Stories of Young People
God Answers Prayers
I wanted my friend to have the same encounter with Christ that I had…to experience the new life I had. I prayed for her a lot, but I felt totally confused.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
“I Want It”
A Youth for Christ staff person recalls the moment a young man at the detention center knew he wanted and needed God’s salvation.
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Meet Aliona
Meet a remarkable young lady from Moldova who shares her story about how God is using her to help others through YFC’s Day Centre ministry.
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She Called The Helpline
Homeless and parentless, Rachidi reached out to a helpline and found herself connected to Youth for Christ.
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God’s Work in Marvel
We marvel at God’s marvelous work in Marvel, a Nigerian student whose participation with Youth for Christ has brought about remarkable transformation.
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Thank God For You!
A contrast of major news headlines with some from our Youth for Christ outreaches around the world shows what happens cares about youth enough to share Jesus with them.
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Reaching Young People in the Czech Republic
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.
Prayer, Inspirational, Announcements
ePray: Daily Time With The Lord
Prepare yourself and your team for our upcoming Global Day of Prayer and Fasting.
Inspirational, Appeals
Bob Harr Memorial
Make a donation to Youth for Christ Honduras in memory of Bob Harr.
Inspirational, Stories About Staff
Reaching Youth in the Czech Republic
Grateful to be a part of God’s global family, and grateful for their salvation, Honza and Pavla Janko have incredible love and passion for Czech young people who are lost, as they were before.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
I’m Changing
From his detention facility, he had a message for his friends: “I am changing. Every day I pray for each of you. When I get out, I don’t want to see you doing stupid stuff. I am changing and I want to see you changing, too!”
Inspirational, Appeals, Stories of Young People
From Begging to Bible Study
These stories from Rwanda and South Asia included here are a tiny window into the breath-taking things God is doing around the world through Youth for Christ, through you! Over 247,000 young people in over 100 nations have responded to the Gospel message this past year through Youth for Christ. That is worth celebrating!
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A Brand New Owen
As he began to open up about his home life, it was clear to see he was hurting and crying out for attention…
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Secret Angel in the Warzone
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…
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EVERY – Vol 7 Issue 3
“I was a radical Muslim and I dreamed of participating in Jihad and even becoming an active member of ISIS. But then I met Jesus and my life radically changed.”
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Hope For The Less Fortunate
Cynthia is one student among hundreds who found love, care and hope at a tender age when all seemed dark and hopeless.
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Remembering Billy Graham
The world is remembering a great evangelist and friend of Youth for Christ, who died today at the age of 99.
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God Put In His Heart To Go Out To The Streets
Jesús is excited because there will be a camp in 2018 with the purpose of training everyone that attends.The reason he wants to attend is because he wants to learn more and apply that knowledge to the youth in his city.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports
From Christmas to Christ
Youth for Christ in Cyprus hosts a Christmas Ball every year. And sometimes the unexpected happens.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Meet Shenika
Shenika shares how her fears were taking over her life and how God worked through a YFC ministry in Trinidad & Tobago by helping her trust in him and changed her life forever.
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Pablo, Meet God
Pablo knew God existed but never had the chance to experience his life changing love until he was invited to a YFC gathering.
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A Passion To Serve Others
“This is something that has to be born inside of you” – That is what Eduardo Ramos thinks about having passion to serve others. He is a YFC volunteer, he talks about his passion and how he sees YFC in his country of Honduras.
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A Beautiful Confirmation for a Life-Changing Message
Gemstones and a glass vase provide a power illustration that helps a young woman understand how God truly sees her.
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Awakening: Slovakia 2017
An event in Slovakia features 16 hours of praise and worship on the street connected with evangelism and testimonies.
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Bolivar City, Colombia: A Video
The adventure is on when Sebastian and Carlos travel to their destination, where they thank God for having them as a team and for the great experience. Join them in this short video filmed at Bolivar City, Colombia. YFC Colombia has been working through this method helping youth live and stay healthy but over all bring them closer to God.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports
Sebastian Zareba Visits Narnia
An ex-recidivist, drug addict, gangster, homeless person talks to the kids in his neighborhood about how faith in Christ changed his life – and how God can help them achieve their dreams.
Inspirational, Stories About Staff, Stories of Young People
Reaching Mexican Youth Through Rap Music
Nayeli Estrada is a volunteer at Youth for Christ in Mexico. She shared with us her amazing testimony and how God reached her through a Rap Ministry, and now this is how she is using her life to reach other youth.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
I Want My Life Back
A young man from Sierra Leone shares his heartbreaking story of pain and loss, as well as the new hopes he has since connecting with Youth for Christ.
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Claudia – A Life Transformed
Ester, from Italy, shares about Claudia – a life transformed through the ministry of Youth for Christ.
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News from Poland
“We could hear lots of testimonies, see people healed, see lives changed and observe new `beginnings’ take place.”
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A South African, A German, and a Motswana
David is from Botswana. He found Jesus with a little help from some other nations. And now he is helping youth in his own nation find Jesus.
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God’s Patience & Love For His Children
What a God of love He is, always ready to defend and fight for His dearly beloved children.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
Forced to Quit School
A young girl whose family had forced her to quit school to work in a factory felt hurt, used, and exploited. Then she joined a girls ministry run by Youth for Christ…
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“Jesus Revealed Himself to Me!”
Moments before praying together, a Youth for Christ staff person had this conversation with a teenage girl who had starting cutting herself to help cope with her depression. The parents of this teenage girl were distraught to find their daughter in so much pain and reached out to a local female YFC staff. They asked … Continued
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Orphan Finds Hope, Home & Education
A bitter and hopeless orphan found hope in Christ and is now preparing to go to university.
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Released from Despair
A young man filled with bitterness following an auto accident had somewhere to turn in a suicidal moment of despair, and found new life in Christ.
Inspirational, Stories of Young People
A Young Leader in Rwanda Helping to Rebuild His Country
In Rwanda, a young man who survived the genocide has become a believer, received training as a young leader, and is reaching thousands with the good news of Jesus Christ.