Inspirational, Ministry Reports
Pain & Hope in Croatia
Croatia showing resiliency after devastating earthquakes and other tragedies.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Reports
YFC Northern Ireland – Going Smaller & Deeper
Small groups become tailored to meet each young person’s individual need; and in a less intimidating environment there is a greater ability to learn, be honest and be vulnerable.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Ghana Newsletter – January 2021
Youth for Christ Ghana shares ministry news and highlights from January 2021.
Appeals, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
God At Work!
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Ghana Newsletter (December 2020)
Highlights of Youth for Christ ministry in Ghana for December 2020.
Inspirational, Appeals, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Kenya YFC Newsletter – September/October 2020
Kenya Youth for Christ shares what they do and why they do it, along with highlights from the last two months of ministry.
Inspirational, Appeals, From the President, Initiatives, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
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.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Romania Newsletter
Romania YFC provides an update on their staff team and asks for prayers.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories About Staff, Stories of Young People
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.
Inspirational, Appeals, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
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…
From the President, Ministry Reports
No Lockdown Can Stop Our God!
Praise God for his faithfulness, his protection, and his provision. Praise Him for the young people all over the world whose lives are changed forever because of the Youth for Christ camp experiences they had this summer.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Report from Ghana
Ghana reports on the latest ministry of Youth for Christ in the African country.
Ministry Reports, Stories About Staff, Stories of Young People
Why Do We Do This?
Learn why youth in Spain thank God for “Fridays”.
Digital Field Team, Ministry Reports
Options Ministry in Knysna (South Africa): VIDEO
Learn more about the Options care center in Knysna, South Africa.
Digital Field Team, Ministry Reports
Khanya Ministry in Knysna (South Africa): Video
Learn more about the Khanya ministry of Youth for Christ in South Africa.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Summer Ministry Report from Romania
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.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
French “Camp In A Box” Proving Popular
France YFC organizes a camp for participants on lockdown, complete with kits for frog jello carving, tie-dye, crazy ramen and more.
Ministry Reports
God’s Provision in Romania
A camp with about 20 Roma teenagers who live near Poarta Oilor, the centre Youth for Christ is planning to purchase, works out thanks to a donation to pay the full cost of the camp.
Events, Ministry Reports
Summer Camp in Poland
Despite the obstacles related to COVID-19, Youth for Christ in Poland managed to organize two summer day camps for children of “Narnia” kids club in July.
Ministry Reports
YFC Schools Ministry in Burundi Continues to Grow
There is hope for the future and Youth for Christ believes that developing more schools will help achieve the vision to raise up a generation of godly leaders for Burundi and the rest of Africa.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Nigeria Ministering During Time of Crisis
Youth for Christ in Nigeria shares some of the ways they’ve been ministering in recent times.
Appeals, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Reaching Those You Can’t See
“…many more are hearing about Jesus in a way they would not have if the radio programme did not exist.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Honduras Highlight Video
Youth for Christ in Honduras shares ministry highlights in their recent video.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Burundi Ministry News
Learn how Youth for Christ is bringing healing to the broken nation of Burundi.
Appeals, From the President, Ministry Reports
We Are Not Hitting Pause
Lockdowns don’t stop Jesus. Learn how YFC is continuing ministry to young people amidst COVID-19.
"Every" Newsletter, Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Action for Today
Inspiring story and encouraging ministry report from Africa.
Inspirational, Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Video: Burundi Youth for Christ
Learn more about the ministry of Youth for Christ in Burundi.
Ministry Reports
YFC Romania Newsletter, May 2020
Youth for Christ in Romania reports how – with your help – they just reached 100 STEPS in their ‘3000 STEPS’ campaign.
"Every" Newsletter, Ministry Reports, Stories About Staff
The Integral Gospel in Uruguay
How Uruguay YFC is sharing the gospel like Jesus did.
Events, Ministry Reports
International Soccer Tournament
On January 24-26, 2020 Minsk hosted the annual International Christmas Soccer Indoor Tournament.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
France Implements SuperWoman Program
A group of young women from France follows the lead of Netherlands and introduces the SuperWoman program to young girls in their country.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
U.K. Hosts EMENA Staff for Training Event
Youth for Christ training event for key staff throughout the EMENA area hosts 13 participants from 5 different nations.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories About Staff
Brazil Doing Cross Cultural Missions Work Through Conextions
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry News from Czech Republic
Read the latest YFC ministry news from the Czech Republic.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Kaydence’s Story
The Project Serve experience at a U.S. summer camp has a big impact on a young participant.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
News From YFC Colombia
Youth for Christ in Colombia shares highlights from the previous year, as well as dreams for the year ahead.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Finding Freedom
A student who attends summer camp with Youth for Christ in Cyprus finds freedom in Christ.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Netherlands Church Partners With Ukraine YFC
Netherlands church group serves youth in Ukraine on joint mission.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Youth Camp Highlights Video – YFC Honduras
A brief video review of YFC Honduras’ Children’s Camp with Project Team Work of the community of Santiago.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
“Ghana, Party of 55”
A Christmas party was organised for 55 children by the YFC Ghana (Tema Chapter).
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Ireland Using Alpha to Connect with Youth
Each week 74 students from the Christian Brothers school in Mullingar (Ireland)
descend on MyHub, YFC Ireland’s Midlands Youth HUB.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
National Forum for Day Centres in Ukraine
Youth for Christ Ukraine organizes the second National Forum for Day Centers who serve children at risk.
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ghana Goes on Prison Outreach
The Ashanti chapter of YFC Ghana recently went on an evangelism outreach to the Manhyia Prisons.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
Ministry News from the Czech Republic
Learn what God is doing through the ministry of Youth for Christ in the Czech Republic.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Giving Prayers & Teddies
Youth for Christ Botswana hosted three teams in the past two months—a World Race team, and two South African teams.
Events, Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Radu’s Story
Experience Moldova YFC summer camp through the eyes of an 11 year old boy named Radu.
Ministry Reports
Rock Solid Camp (Czech Republic)
Young people from Rock Solid clubs around the Czech Republic participate in a treasure hunt themed camp and discover the best treasure of all.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Campfest Slovakia 2019
6300 people attend Slovakia YFC’s CampFest.
"Every" Newsletter, Appeals, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Loving Kids Just the Way They Are
A young person impacted by YFC’s Day Centre program reflects, “I should love myself because God loves me just as I am.”
Events, Ministry Reports
G21 Camp in Nigeria
Many young people were blessed through the various ministry activities they experienced during the annual national G21 camp organised by Youth for Christ Nigeria.
Ministry Reports
Tbilisi Couple Paying It Forward
A Youth for Christ kids club meets in a poor village on the outskirts of the capital city of Tbilisi in the nation of Georgia, led by a young couple who are passionate about reaching the kids of this village.
"Every" Newsletter, Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Continues Beyond Camp
242 enthusiastic campers participate in ten days of Youth for Christ training and mission team outreaches in Thailand.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ukraine English Camp
Highlights from Youth for Christ’s English Camp in the Ukraine
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Fruitful Basketball Clinics with J316 Ministries in Mauritius
Youth For Christ Mauritius and J316 Ministries organized a sports clinic with a coaching team of professional sportsmen from the U.S.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Summer Camp Time in Romania
A collection of photographs highlighting the fun and summer camp ministry of Youth for Christ in Romania.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
New Evangelism in Taraba State
Youth for Christ Nigeria celebrates the launch of a local ministry – Jalingo Chapter – in the state of Taraba.
Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Kenya YFC Shares Highlights from Vihiga Mission
Kenya YFC Shares Highlights from their mission to Vihiga.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
New Vocational Training in Lebanon
The Manara Youth Center in Lebanon has a new a vocational training program.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
News from YFC Colombia
July 2019 ministry newsletter of Youth for Christ in Colombia.
Appeals, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Letters to God and Themselves
“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.”
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
The “Help A Girl” Initiative
YFC Namibia’s Prayer Coordinator (Fiona) has started a “Help a Girl” initiative which is geared to helping meet various needs of girls in the community.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
TeenSportz Geared To The Times
Singapore Youth for Christ has been on an exciting and challenging, God-led journey of evolving sports ministry as young people’s preferences and perceptions of sports events change.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Overcoming Violence in El Salvador
Despite gang violence, God has opened several doors for Youth for Christ to bring the gospel of Jesus to young people in El Salvador.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Poland Empowering Young Women
In Poland, Youth for Christ is investing in young women. Through a platform called Kobie.TY, young women are building relationships and identities.
Ministry Reports
South African Children Get An Easter Treat
Youth for Christ KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with the Durban University of Technology Public Relations Management students, held an Easter Thursday program at the Mountain Rise Community drop-in Centre.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Youth for Christ Celebrates 45 Years in Colombia
On April 9, Youth for Christ in Colombia celebrated 45 years of ministry.
"Every" Newsletter, Inspirational, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories About Staff, Stories of Young People
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, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Romania Newsletter
Read the latest ministry news from Youth for Christ in Romania.
Ministry Reports
Ministry News from Youth for Christ in Romania
Together with a team from Manitoba, Romania YFC was able to organize special kids clubs, teens nights and a missionary weekend all aiming to raise the next generation of Romanians in the knowledge of God.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Making History in Puerto Rico
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.
Events, Ministry Reports
International Christmas Soccer Indoor Tournament Eastern Europe
More than 110 football players representing 12 teams came from 8 countries to participate in an International Christmas Soccer indoor tournament.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Street Pasteur
Throughout the year, the Street Pasteur team (Youth for Christ in France) works with young people from the districts of the city of Mulhouse and its surroundings.
Ministry Reports
New Ministry in Slovakia: Recondition Center
At the Recondition Center, participants can live and work in community, receive counselling and prayer from experienced counselors, rest, grow and get ready to return to their normal life in a healthy way.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Honduras Ministry News
A mission team from California and Oregon brings hard work and a passion for sharing God’s love.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Year in Review: Slovakia
A colorful and attractive mininstry report from our Youth for Christ friends in Slovakia
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Denmark Sends Mission Team to Ukraine
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Britain Helps Create Unique Bible for Young People
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
Creating a Home for Youth in Ireland
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.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Project #MOSES Street Evangelism and Discipleship Launches in Russia
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 Reports, News & Highlights
Photos, News & Highlights from YFC Hungary
Ministry news, photos, highlights and prayer requests for YFC Hungary from 2018.
Events, Ministry Reports
Hand of Hope Camps Address Common Questions About Christianity
Youth for Christ hosts several camps at the Mission Conference Centre Immanuel in the Czech Republic.
Announcements, Ministry Reports
Superwoman Translated into Swedish
Youth for Christ in Sweden has been working on their Superwoman project for 12 months and has completed translation of the material for the entire Superwoman two year course.
Ministry Reports
Slovakia’s CampFest Crew Thanks Prayer Supporters
“We believe that many people left CampFest with a vision about what do they want to see changed and transformed by God in their surroundings.”
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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…
"Every" Newsletter, Inspirational, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
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…
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Thousands Reached with Gospel at World Cup in Russia
YFC Moscow partners with “More than Gold” to creatively introduce attendees to the good news.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFCI Southeast Asia Quarterly News | July 2018
“You and each of us in YFC are to be perpetually planting and harvesting spiritual fruit.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Summer News from Croatia
Summer news from Youth for Christ in Croatia
From the President, Ministry Reports
YFCI Annual Report
The YFCI Annual Report contains information, stories and statistics about the great things God is doing through Youth for Christ in our field ministries and 4 ministry areas: Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East & North Africa (EMENA).
Ministry Reports
Madagascar Reaching Delinquent Youth
Through a partnership with the government of Madagascar, Youth for Christ runs a weekly programme with 35 teenagers at a delinquency centre in Antsirabe.
Ministry Reports
Youth Compass – Project Compassion
Project Compassion is a week-long service project which gives international students an opportunity to serve those living in poverty and each evening hear the Gospel and discuss how it intersects their life.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Developing Youth for Christ in Georgia
Youth for Christ is gearing up for launch in the nation of Georgia.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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.
From the President, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Almost Two Billion
The majority of the world’s teenagers don’t live in your neighborhood or mine. The largest percentage of the world’s young people live in the 48 least-developed nations. That means many of them are dealing with poverty, violence, and exploitation. Even more significantly, many are without hope and don’t have a relationship with Jesus.
Events, Ministry Reports
Belarus Hosts International Football Tournament
Six nations participate in an indoor soccer tournament at which the gospel was presented to 120 participants.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Ireland Opens Upper Room
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.
"Every" Newsletter, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories of Young People
Every – Vol 7 Issue 1
Orphaned, abused and HIV-positive all before her 10th birthday, Mary was in need of a savior – and she found two.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports
From Christmas to Christ
Youth for Christ in Cyprus hosts a Christmas Ball every year. And sometimes the unexpected happens.
Ministry Reports
India Ministry Newsletter: A Year in Review
National Director Sham Mohan shares highlights of Youth for Christ ministry in India for 2017.
Ministry Reports
Zambia Ministry Efforts Yield Much Fruit
Daily morning prayer meetings and commitment by the small staff at Youth for Christ’s Zambia base yield much fruit.
Ministry Reports
Medical Campaign, Staff Training in Benin
A free three-day medical campaign enables Youth for Christ to evangelize 734 people, out of which 257 accepted Christ.
Ministry Reports
Sierra Leone Ministry Update
Partnering with Royal Servants ministries, Youth for Christ in Sierra Leone conducts mini vacation bible schools and encourages church youth in their walk with the Lord.
Events, Ministry Reports
Honduras Camp Teaching Youth, Training Pastors
Honduras makes use of their camp ministry to teach students the Word of God and to train pastors and youth leaders how to reach young people.
Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
A Camp That Transforms Youth
Atttending a camp in Honduras, Miguel received his first Bible and was very happy that he learned more about his creator.
Ministry Reports
School of Life – Bolivia
Learn how School of Life is changing the lives of young people in Bolivia.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ Botswana Begins Meeting in Local School
This year in Botswana, local volunteers started a new weekly club at a high school called MegaSize, reaching over 230 students.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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.
Events, Ministry Reports
ROAR Camps in Botswana Packed and Powerful
The annual ROAR Camp in Gaborone was packed to capacity with 90 students and leaders, including a visiting team of young leaders from YFC South Africa.
Ministry Reports
Growing Leaders in Uganda
Uganda National Director, Miriam Koote, shares about the YFC programs recent investment in young leaders, as well as a visit from a mission team.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Reaching Youth Through Music in Honduras
Youung people from CTI Music Ministries, along with YFC Honduras, have been traveling across the nation sharing the gospel through music.
Events, Ministry Reports
Camp Glorious Reaching Youth in the Islands
Youth for Christ staff in Trinidad and Tobago were happy to host 85 one-week camps throughout summer vacation.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Children At Risk Across Eastern Europe
God is changing the lives of numerous children, teenagers and youth leaders across Eastern Europe through Youth for Christ’s ministry of Day Centers & Clubs.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Leadership Schools in Ukraine
Youth for Christ in Ukraine organises seven leadership schools, training as many as 420 youth leaders.
Ministry Reports
Soccer Camp in Ireland Well Received
Nomad Soccer Camp in Ireland hosts 90 young people and paves the way for future camps just like it.
Ministry Reports
Kids Become Winners at Armenia Games Competition
Hundreds of Day Centre children in Armenia participate in organized games.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
News from YFC Croatia
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Training “Superwomen” in Sweden
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.
Ministry Reports
Training Team Meets in South Africa
For three days, the Africa Training Team of Youth for Christ deliberates on the way forward for training in Africa.
Events, Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Awakening: Slovakia 2017
An event in Slovakia features 16 hours of praise and worship on the street connected with evangelism and testimonies.
Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Learning To Respect Herself
Sbangan is one of 38 peer educators who received leadership training and are working at influencing a rebellious generation of young people in her village to choose Life, say yes to Jesus and live a Godly lifestyle.
Ministry Reports
EMENA Annual Report
This report gives an overview of the main activities of each nation in the EMENA Area (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) of Youth for Christ.
Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
School of Life Bolivia Reaching Young People
A young man encounters Jesus through the ministry of Youth for Christ in Bolivia.
Ministry Reports
Honduras Camp Hosts School Students
A group of 46 young students from a school in Honduras were part of a camp this month where they had recreational activities, games, learned about teamwork, and heard motivational talks.
Ministry Reports
Liberation Day Exalts Jesus in Trinidad & Tobago
Youth for Christ in Trinidad & Tobago reports on their annual Liberation Day event.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Newsletter: Colombia
100 young people in Colombia receive free illustrated Bibles in their own language.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights, Stories About Staff
Motivated & Certified in Venezuela
A number of volunteers with hearts ready to serve in Venezuela took all the courses needed to be formally certified staff.
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.
Ministry Reports
Croatia Team Takes Mission Trip to Bosnia
Six days of ministry in Bosnia teach young Croatians that others’ suffering provides opportunities to serve.
Ministry Reports
Schools Ministry in Tanzania
In Tanzania, an evangelism team ministered to 512 students at three schools and saw 10 young people give their lives to Christ.
Ministry Reports
STATIONS OF THE CROSS in RIJEKA
Four classes journeyed through the Stations and heard that Lord Jesus was condemned, tortured and crucified for our sins. Listened to a worship song, prayed together, talked about God’s sacrifice, love and mercy for us and heard the Good News that Christ has risen from the dead!
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Poland’s “Evacuation” Project Reaching University Students
University students in Poland are connecting over Christian music, hot topics, delicious food, and prayer through a new project called “Evacuation.”
Events, Initiatives, Ministry Reports, Stories About Staff
Serving Youth Orphaned by HIV/AIDS Epidemic
In South Africa, a special project aims to make an impact on communities, youths and people through serving children and youths orphaned by the HIV/Aids epidemic.
Ministry Reports
God Can Cope
We saw our team expand as we were joined by Gary and Valerie Maloney, two new members of staff, who’ve settled in really well. We spent some time on retreat as a staff to knit our team together.
Ministry Reports
Zambia Update
The School ministry is doing well and currently has weekly programs in seven schools in Ndola. We meet with some of these at least once a week while some others are engaged in daily ministries.
Events, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Training for Young Entrepreneurs in Rwanda, DRC
Young entrepreneurs from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo receive training on starting and running businesses from a Christian perspective,
Ministry Reports
Oak House Girls from Moldova Serve the Poor
A group of girls at YFC’s Oak House ministry are doing well in college and learning to give back to younger, poor children in their communities.
Ministry Reports
Girls complete education
“Hope Girls, one of the social involvement ministries of Youth for Christ in Tanzania has for the past three years been educating and training marginalised girls and helping them find gainful employment. Last year a group of eighteen girls completed their secondary [high school] education. This year we will help train jobless young people in … Continued
Ministry Reports
Raising Servant Leaders in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, Youth for Christ has engaged with 220 young people, raising servant leaders and engaging them in the process of Biblical leadership, mentoring and coaching.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Sports Tournament Uniting Eastern Europe
140 athletes (mostly non-believers) from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, & Moldova played sports, prayed, and heard chaplain testimonies and the gospel message over the course of a three-day tournament.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
News from Poland
“We could hear lots of testimonies, see people healed, see lives changed and observe new `beginnings’ take place.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Tanzania Ministry News
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.
Ministry Reports
Children’s Institutions in Moscow Welcome Youth for Christ
Visits to several children’s institutions, including puppet shows, presentations, gifts and sweets, have opened the door for continued access in Moscow.
Events, Ministry Reports
Big Events in Arabian Gulf
Almost 200 young people from across the UAE and Oman gathered to learn more about how to share their faith with their peers, just after another event provided a powerful weekend for youth leaders to connect, to be encouraged and to be equipped for ministry.
Inspirational, Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
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.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Uganda Visit Proves Insightful for Foundation Reps
Representatives of YFCI initiative “Foundation for the Nations” return with positive reports and helpful information after a visit to a village where beneficiaries underwent leadership training.
Ministry Reports
Denver Area Celebrating A Remarkable Year
Kyle Wynja | Chairman, Board of Directors, Denver (Colorado, USA) Youth for Christ Our ministry is built story by story. And what a story God has written for Denver Area Youth For Christ this year. 2016 – A Remarkable Year With God’s grace and your encouragement, our ministry’s story in 2016 is a remarkable one: … Continued
Ministry Reports
Czech Rock Solid Program Underway
The Rock Solid program – a club ministry for intermediate (middle school) age young people – is underway again with the start of a new school year in the Czech Republic. The girls of Rock Solid had their first girl´s party of the new school year and had a fantastic time. Although it was a … Continued
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Unique Training Experience For Uruguay Team
The Coordinator team from Youth for Christ in Uruguay spends two months in the “Living Together Without Violence School.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Canada Team Serves Honduras
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.
Ministry Reports
“Great Days” at Camp in India
Close to 350 young people visited the Word and Deed campus in Hyderabad for “The Great Day” camp, based on the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Reports
School of Life Expanding in Bolivia
Youth for Christ’s “School of Life” ministry is expanding through the provinces of La Paz, ministering to approximately 265 students.
Ministry Reports
International Youth Camp in Colombia
An international youth camp unites young people from Venezuela, Brazil, and the United States.
Ministry Reports
Colour Wars in Dubai
Football and volleyball with an eight foot ball, capture the shoe, tug of war, colour water bombs and great music under the incredible Dubai skyline.
Appeals, Ministry Reports
Life TV Launches in Slovakia
A launch into television has opened the doors for reaching thousands of young people through LifeTV.
Ministry Reports
Stations of the Cross Event Brings the Passion to the Masses
For the eighth year in a row, Youth for Christ was able to run a “Stations of the Cross” event, providing more than 600 people with a unique encounter with the passion of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Dancing in the Rain
Read about the good news from Gitega International Academy and Youth for Christ and learn how your support is making a big impact in Burundi.
Ministry Reports
CampFest is Coming!
CampFest welcomes Christafari to the huge outdoor music festival held every year by Youth for Christ in Slovakia.
Ministry Reports
The Country of Aotearoa
We’re doing what Paul did in the Bible! Youth for Christ recently restarted in New Zealand and just finished their first youth camp.
Ministry Reports
Two Camps, One Country
Youth for Christ in Mexico ran two mission camps at the same time in different areas of the country. Students were exposed to many different cultures and prepared for a summer mission trip.
Ministry Reports
Mobilisation Conference 2016
Join Youth for Christ in Slovakia for their annual conference, Mobilisation 2016. You can expect a time of solid teaching, fervent prayer, and beautiful worship.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ Rally at La Ceiba School
Guatemalan students learned how to work as a team while having fun. 16 chose to start a relationship with Jesus that day.
Ministry Reports
Working in Schools in Peru
Youth for Christ in Peru is running events in schools as well as Bible Clubs and workshops for parents.
Ministry Reports
20 Years in Prison?
Fernando shares the story of a youth in Colombia who was sentenced to 20 years in prison. But watch to find out what happened when the teen met Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Hands and Hearts in El Salvador
A new partnership with an organization called “Ana’s Hands” has opened doors to present the Word of God to kids off the street.
Ministry Reports
Egypt’s Promise
A new business is teaching abused girls how to make wedding dresses and pajamas, while a football-coaching sports academy works mostly with boys who live off one of the city’s main garbage dumps.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
José Luis Shares His YFC 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.
Ministry Reports
I Can See My Homeland
Syrian refugees in Lebanon can see their homeland, but wonder if they will ever return. Youth for Christ in Lebanon helps them discover their eternal home with Jesus!
Ministry Reports
Project Serve: Antigua
Youth for Christ in Antigua hosted a 13 member Project Serve team from Highlands Youth for Christ in Canada. The team participated in a week long Kids Live club. 70 children showed up each day for the club. The children were taught songs and a Bible lesson. They played games and the sessions ended with the … Continued
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ukraine Ministry News
Highlights in ministry from Youth for Christ in the Ukraine.
Ministry Reports
Taking it to the Streetz
Street Vibez, a ministry of Youth for Christ in Jamaica, brought energy and life to the streets of Jamaica.
Ministry Reports
Football in Costa Rica
Through a football league in the city of Liberia, Youth for Christ in Costa Rica is reaching at-risk youth.
Ministry Reports
News from YFC Colombia
A group of women have started a job training program which will allow participants to sell their products and services.
Ministry Reports
Team Time in Honduras
Youth for Christ in Honduras celebrates God’s blessing on them and on their team.
Ministry Reports
Evangelization Concert
Youth for Christ in Honduras was privileged to be part of the Organizing Committee for the Evangelization Concert in the city of San Pedro Sula.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Regroup, Refresh, and Ready!
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!
Ministry Reports
2500 Kilometers in Hungary
Youth for Christ in Hungary traveled 2,500 km with Sam Rowland and a North American team. During this tour, they also visited Romania for a youth event.
Ministry Reports
Video Training in Trinidad & Tobago
In the first week of March, Youth for Christ in Trinidad & Tobago had the pleasure of hosting Seth Binford, who is a part of the Youth for Christ International Digital Field Team. The International Digital Field Team is in the process of doing pilot projects that produce custom ministry videos for Youth for Christ nations. Seth … Continued
Ministry Reports
Soccer as Spiritual Life Tool
A soccer partnership gives Youth for Christ in Costa Rica the opportunity to speak into kids’ and teens’ lives using Biblical principles to help them apply the Word of God to their lives.
Ministry Reports
YFC Ukraine: March 2016
The city of Vinnytsya hosted their third session of the School of Leadership, in which 35 ministers mastered six ministry topics.
Ministry Reports
Generation to Generation
Listen to Brenda share how Youth for Christ in Honduras impacted her as a child and now she is seeing future generations follow Jesus through Youth for Christ.
Ministry Reports
First Aid Art
First Aid through art – a Youth for Christ staff from the USA partners with Youth for Christ in Lebanon to run a program for Syrian refugee youth to help them creatively express and cope with the trauma of war.
Ministry Reports
Pupusas and Millionaires
Pupusas and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” are part of Valentine’s Day celebration for Youth for Christ in El Salvador
Ministry Reports
A Life Buoy in Moldova
Day Centres in Moldova, run by Youth for Christ, are seen as warm, sincere places; as a ‘life buoy’ to help discouraged parents; as places to feel welcomed, understood, and loved.
Ministry Reports
Partnership on a School Ministry in Honduras
Youth for Christ in Honduras partnered with YWAM Argentina to serve a local school through training, prayer, and the opportunity to invite students and teachers to follow Jesus.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Developing Russian-Speaking Coaches
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.
Ministry Reports
Canada in Latin America
Youth for Christ in Canada started a multi-year partnership with Youth for Christ in Latin America, bringing their Summer Institute training event to the Latin America region.
Ministry Reports
The BIG Weekend to Make His Name Famous
300 young people from 4 cities and 9 churches in the United Arab Emirates came together to make HIS name famous.
Ministry Reports
Ireland – Where the Sun Does Shine
The Nomad football cage roamed the counties of Ireland through a partnership of Youth for Christ in Ireland and Youth for Christ in Northern Ireland.
Ministry Reports
Albanian Youth Finding Jesus Through Soccer
Soccer tournaments & Youth Alpha courses are proving an effective way to introduce young people to the Gospel.
Ministry Reports
Entrepeneurs Unlimited
A program for disadvantaged teens is helping young people create their own business opportunities.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Newsletter: YFC Ukraine
Numerous Day Care Centres and clubs celebrated “Women’s Day,” seeing God open the hearts of unbelieving ladies who attended their events.
Ministry Reports
Great Expectations
“YFC Strike” is a program that has helped a lot at the start of this year, creating great expectations for teens who are “at-risk”, allowing staff of Youth for Christ in Peru to develop with them discipline, values, and the discovery of their abilities.
Ministry Reports
Joy In Their Eyes
A visit to the ministry in Armenia shows children who glad to be receiving the care and support of Youth for Christ staff there.
Ministry Reports
Rock Solid Sees New Growth In Lebanon
A club for young people is connecting young people with caring adult staff and discipling new believers.
Ministry Reports
Thankful Pastors Praise YFC For Donated Resources
Pastors are receiving helpful Christian ministry resources at no cost – and finding the resources valuable for preaching, teaching and evangelism.
Ministry Reports
Day Centres Ministry Profile Raised in Ukraine
A creative competition is inspiring teens to spend a week without the Internet, to pray more and read the Bible every single day.
Ministry Reports
No More Biting or Punching
Nimrat left her bully behind when she joined Youth for Christ’s Youth Unlimited programmes and improved her self-confidence and self-esteem.
Ministry Reports
Ambassador in Guatemala
Ambassador Enterprises visited Guatemala and experienced the ministry there.
Ministry Reports
20 New Volunteers
More than twenty volunteers were trained for work in the city of Paipa with Youth for Christ in Colombia.
Ministry Reports
Mini-Football on the Mini-Field
International mini-football tournament held in Belarus. This partnership between Youth for Christ and different organizations is becoming more competitive yet without losing the spiritual component.
Ministry Reports
“Do You Think There’s Still Hope For Us?”
Brian is a teenager in a very poor part of Venezuela. Listen to what happened one day when Mayra wore a necklace with just the word ‘Hope.’
Ministry Reports
Rooted & Established in Ecuador
Several nations in Latin America and Canada recently arrived in Ecuador at Hacienda El Refugio to participate in Youth for Christ’s Summer Institute South.
Ministry Reports
Ministry of Reconciliation
A training event led by the “International Forgiveness Institute” aims to equip youth and youth leaders in the important message of reconciliation.
Ministry Reports
Who Would You Be?
“Which of the characters would you choose to be?” Youth for Christ staff asked the youth during their annual Christmas celebration for Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
Ministry Reports
Bolivians Trained in Brazil
Young leaders from Youth for Christ in Bolivia attended a leadership conference hosted by Youth for Christ in Brazil.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Global Ministry Overview
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
New Day Centres in Armenia
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.
Ministry Reports
New Facility in El Salvador
A new camp has been inaugurated, paving the way for young people to have fresh encounters with God.
Ministry Reports
Special Language During Football
James’ speed on the football pitch is matched by the speed of his tongue. But slowly he is changing.
Ministry Reports
Programs in Bolivia Schools
Youth for Christ in Bolivia is invited into public schools to teach students about valuable life skills – and about the One who created life.
Ministry Reports
From Coffee to Christ
Lidia’s boldness in evangelism at a coffee shop led to a conversation with her waiter and a changed life for eternity.
Ministry Reports
I Didn’t Really Do Anything!
Laki is being discipled by Youth for Christ staff in Tonga and he is discipling another youth who is discipling a new follower of Jesus!
Appeals, Ministry Reports
Drop-in Centre for Refugees2
A new drop-in centre is preparing to provide education, recreation and spiritual programs for at-risk Lebanese and Syrian youth.
Ministry Reports
7th Annual Children’s Prayer Gathering in Trinidad and Tobago
A prayer event in Trinidad & Tobago shows what kids are capable of doing when they are released to pray.
Ministry Reports
Lighthouse Shines Brightly
Lighthouse Refugee ministry of Youth for Christ in Italy continues shining the light of Christ, despite opposition. There is also a new partnership with a local church’s youth group!
Ministry Reports
Germany and South Africa Minister to Refugees
Youth for Christ in Germany partners with Youth for Christ in South Africa to change German perceptions of refugees and to minister to the refugees themselves.
Ministry Reports
Children’s Day in El Salvador
Children’s Day celebrations in El Salvador included a Youth for Christ event in the city of Santa Barbara where 11 young people said yes to Jesus.
Ministry Reports
“She Calls Me Mother”
Cláudia tells the story of a young girl, crying at a Christmas party. That first contact led to a connection with Christ and an ongoing relationship with Cláudia.
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Staff Retreat to Build Up
Pray with Youth for Christ in Lebanon as they set aside a day for their staff to focus on God and what He will have them do in 2016.
Ministry Reports
Soccer Tourney Opens Doors to Gospel in Albania
Youth for Christ is organizing Youth Alpha courses which are being well received by young soccer players.
Ministry Reports
Training To Multiply
A training process to prepare young leaders to lead new small groups in 2016 has grown too large for its existing venue!
Ministry Reports
Christmas Outreach in the D.R. Reaches 400 Kids
A ministry to needy children in Santo Domingo gave over 400 children and teens an opportunity to play, laugh, sing, dance and learn about Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Being Jesus in “Paradise”
Youth for Christ loves to be Jesus in the very poor Paraiso area. Take a look at the ways that they reach not just the youth, but the entire community.
Ministry Reports
There Is A Second Chance
Sheunesu shares a story of a concerned mother, a confused teenager, and the hope that we all have in Jesus Christ for a second chance.
Ministry Reports
From Milk to Mattress
Preteen girls involved in Youth for Christ in Canada turn milk bags into mattresses for use in overseas medical clinics.
Ministry Reports
New Football Champion Crowned
Youth for Christ in Mexico crowned its newest champion in their annual football tournament. Between the matches, participants heard the message of Jesus and got to take part in times of worship.
Ministry Reports
Student Life 2016
Youth for Christ in Guatemala kicked off the New Year visiting schools and setting up base groups of Christian students.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Life TV Finds a New Building
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!
Ministry Reports
On the Board in Slovakia
Jozef Gabor, Chairman of the Board of Youth for Christ in Slovakia, tells his Youth for Christ story. He has been involved with Youth for Christ since its beginning in Slovakia and is now seeing some of those first youth join the Board to serve the next generations.
Ministry Reports
Colombia: Highlights from 2015
Staff are meeting weekly with a group of inmates, holding discipleship and fellowship meetings.
Ministry Reports
Youth Testimonies from Colombia
Youth for Christ Colombia is changing lives. Watch and listen as some of the youth tell you their own stories.
Ministry Reports
Amazing God in Amazing Bolivia
Youth for Christ in Bolivia shares how God amazed them through the month of December. From their youth centre to training for Youth for Christ staff and leaders, the year ended with thankfulness.
Ministry Reports
Band Tour Back in Lebanon
Youth for Christ Lebanon’s annual Winter Music Band Tour is January 12 through 22. They will perform at 8 different schools, reaching more than 2,500 youth.
Ministry Reports
Up All Night In Jamaica
Jamaica broke in the new year with its Annual Genesis Concerts, held in 3 locations from midnight until 6:00am.
Ministry Reports
There For the Journey
Darren, from Reflex, explains the story and hope behind #ThereForTheJourney.
Ministry Reports
Syrian Christmas Event in January
Youth for Christ Lebanon Celebrates Christmas in January with Syrian refugee youth.
Ministry Reports
Christmas Newsletter from Croatia
The Youth for Christ team in Croatia shares ministry highlights in their year-end Christmas newsletter.
Ministry Reports
End of the year Bonnytoun party
Bonnytoun, South Africa, looks forward every year to Youth for Christ’s end of the year party.
Ministry Reports
Honduras Annual Report
Mauricio Erazo, National Director for Youth for Christ in Honduras, shares a report of how God worked through the ministry in 2015.
Ministry Reports
Youth Accept Jesus and Are Baptised
150 young people accepted Jesus and 80 were baptised in the last few months of 2015.
Ministry Reports
New Year’s New “Beginning” for Poland
Youth for Christ Poland ends 2015 and kicks of 2016 with “The BEGINNING”. Many of the youth there will also start the new year in a new relationship with Jesus.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Dutch Christmas Play Gives Refugees a Face
Young refugees play together with actors from the theater group “Switch” of Youth for Christ in The Netherlands in a play about refugees.
Ministry Reports
Expanding the Ministry in Lebanon
As part of their strategic focus, Youth for Christ in Lebanon is expanding their ministry among the students at Zahle Evangelical School.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Staff Conference in Australia
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.
Ministry Reports
Moving Forward in Nuevo Laredo
Youth for Christ in Nuevo Laredo is ready to reach the youth in this frontier city, through soccer schools and “Yo Me Espero”.
Ministry Reports
Renovations at Colombia YFC Headquarters
Staff were able to fix the building at their headquarters so that children could have better classrooms.
Ministry Reports
Pastors in Haiti Receive Training, Books, Bibles
Pastors received training, books and Bibles worth almost a month’s salary to them.
Ministry Reports
AP Report: India
Youth for Christ’s Asia Pacific office reports on the ministry taking place in India – home to the world’s largest youth population.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Uruguay’s Symbolic Hug
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.
Ministry Reports
Italy Hosts Charlie Duke
Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke was able to share the message of the gospel with 620 high school students.
Ministry Reports
Ukraine November News
Ukraine shares ministry highlights from November 2015 in their newsletter.
Ministry Reports
Peruvian Teens Reaching Their Peers
Young people are sharing the gospel with friends from their schools and neighbourhoods and approximately 70 teens are participating in weekly gatherings.
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Continues Training for Syrian Youth Workers
A group of 30 Syrian youth workers received advanced youth ministry training to assist with discipleship ministries in their communities back home.
Ministry Reports
Day Centres Ministry Growing in Ukraine
A growing Day Centre ministry has expanded to new locations, reaching many more young people with the good news of Christ.
Ministry Reports
Bolivian Staff Raise Funds to Attend Regional Conference
Eight representatives from the poor nation of Bolivia raised funds to attend the LatAm Regional Conference, where they blessed fellow attendees in a number of ways.
Ministry Reports
San Pedro Sula Outreach
Outreach projects are reaching young people around Honduras with the good news of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Partnership with Local Churches Bears Much Fruit
New ministry opportunities have resulted in 80 new believers, 411 Gospel presentations, and 575 contacts.
Ministry Reports
YFC Canada Newsletter, Fall 2015
Ministry newsletter from Canada features a message from the National Director, Canadian Youth Workers Convention, Youth Centre Blessings, Keepin’ It Real in Italy, Made NEW at Boots ‘n’ Hearts Music Festival and more.
Ministry Reports
REACH – Singapore’s Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Read Singapore Youth for Christ’s bi-monthly eReach newsletter featuring highlights from ministry in September and October
Ministry Reports
“Let the Children Come to Me”
Youth for Christ in Uruguay presents an important document with a focus on childhood and adolescence.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Volunteers Help Strengthen Walls Of Youth Center
Volunteers helped strengthen the destroyed walls of a Youth Center in Chile.
Ministry Reports
Returning Campers Becoming Helpers
Summer campers in Hungary are returning year after year, growing in their faith, and helping out around camp.
Ministry Reports
Equipping Volunteers in Monterrey
A new training course took place, equipping 13 new volunteers to do ministry throughout Monterrey.
Ministry Reports
Regional Meeting in The Netherlands
Youth for Christ staff from many nations gathered to share best practices and great ideas for ministry. Read the impact it had on two Youth for Christ staff.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Gang Youth in El Salvador
Ministering in schools and neighbourhoods throughout El Salvador, Youth for Christ seeks to rescue tens of thousands of young people trapped in their gang lifestyles.
Ministry Reports
France Internship Invests in Young Teens
A new program in France gives 14-17 year olds a chance to experience missions on a three week mission trip.
Ministry Reports
Canada Hosts Internationals
Canada hosts four international students for their Summer Institute training conference.
Ministry Reports
Exploring Sports as Worship in Birmingham
A sporting event in the U.K. encourages young people to integrate faith and sport.
Ministry Reports
Trophies for Youth Sports Heroes in Jamaica
A national sporting competition gave young people all over Jamaica an opportunity to compete in netball, cheerleading, football and more.
Ministry Reports
Canada, Honduras Working Together
Youth for Christ San Pedro Sula Honduras worked alongside Youth for Christ Canada on construction and VBS at public
schools, visiting public schools and inviting kids to come to camp.
Ministry Reports
Progress in Guatemala
God’s support in recent work with the Board of Directors in Guatemala has been evident, as they work to stabilise the national ministry of Youth for Christ
Ministry Reports
Slovakia’s Campfest Draws Nearly 7000
An open-air music festival called CampFest drew almost 7,000 young visitors for an incredible time in God’s presence.
Ministry Reports
God’s Divine Provision for Ukraine Day Centres
God miraculously provides both property and people to expand the Day Centre ministry in Ukraine.
Ministry Reports
Thailand “Ants” Going for the “Elephant”
Next to an elephant a single ant seems insignificant and powerless, but an elephant is no match for army of fearless ants.
Ministry Reports
Camp Glorious Invites New Followers to Jesus
Hundreds of young people are being given the opportunity to make an informed decision to become followers of Jesus at 80 different “Camp Glorious” summer camps.
Ministry Reports
Hope Despite Heartache & Broken Homes
A young camper shares his story of how God and the staff of YFC ministered to him during Youth for Christ’s summer camp for junior high students.
Ministry Reports
Celebrating 50 Years of Youth Ministry in Sri Lanka
Youth for Christ celebrates the enduring goodness of God to their ministry and to the youth they have seen touched by the Gospel and discipled over the last 50 years.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Newsletter from Colombia
Ministry newsletter from Colombia reports on camp, trips, mission teams, Paraiso program and more.
Ministry Reports
Belgium, France Unite to Reach Teens
About 100 young people came together in Belgium to hear the Gospel through an event that united diverse churches and may have paved the way to restart Youth for Christ in Belgium.
Ministry Reports
10 teens, One Way
Ten teens from a social program in Colombia attended camp and because of what they encountered there started new journeys of faith.
Ministry Reports
Stories From Camp (USA)
Dave Rahn shares two stories from Southwind Camp, highlighting God’s love, manifesting itself by splitting a storm in half, and drawing a young man to himself who has become a new follower of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
News from Youth for Christ in Croatia
Youth for Christ in Croatia shares their August newsletter.
Ministry Reports
Samoa Laufou Radio Back On
The Laufou Radio Station is back “on air” after some time off for fundraising and equipment refitting.
Ministry Reports
“Live It Right!” Syrian Refugee Summer Camp A Success
Leaders in training organised a 3 day summer camp for 100 Syrian refugee youth, many of whom are learning to approach God in prayer.
Ministry Reports
Italy Reaching Out to Boat Refugees
Staff are ministering to African refugees who have come to their country seeking a better future.
Ministry Reports
Board Training in Mexico
The National Board of Youth for Christ in Mexico gathers to evaluate, celebrate and strategise for the future.
Ministry Reports
Creativity Opens Doors in Taiwan
A website is helping staff connect with young people and directing them to events where they get to meet with them and share the Gospel.
Ministry Reports
German Board Gets Fuller Picture of EMENA Ministry
Board members from Germany visit Czech Republic, France and Northern Ireland to gain new perspective on the ministry of Youth for Christ in their region.
Ministry Reports
Teens Saying Yes to Jesus in El Salvador
Staff are seeing teens, children, and young mothers say “yes” to Jesus through their ministry in public schools and churches.
Ministry Reports
Daring to Ask Tough Questions
A schools program is integrated into Lebanon’s summer camp, inviting students to wrestle with tough questions in a safe environment with a biblical perspective.
Ministry Reports
“I Like The Way God Thinks”
A young girl in the Seychelles decides to accept Jesus at a Campus Life club is invited to become a student leader.
Ministry Reports
Grieving a Loss in Rwanda
Rwanda says goodbye to a young woman whose life they saw transformed from prostitution and Islam to a believer and servant of the Lord.
Ministry Reports
Fight, Fight!
A young girl’s resistance to the temptation to fight demonstrates how much she has changed since becoming a follower of Jesus and beginning her discipleship.
Ministry Reports
Feels Like Home
A converted double-decker tour bus is serving the Vancouver area as a mobile drop-in centre.
Ministry Reports
Movies and Hikes Among Outreaches in Lebanon
Staff are reaching Lebanese and Syrian youth through a variety of creative outreaches including intense back country hikes and The Jesus Film.
Ministry Reports
Overcoming Challenges to Evangelism in Hong Kong
Staff have been holding street presentations and going into schools, community centres and shopping malls with a visiting music team.
Ministry Reports
Young Evangelists Pioneering Training
Eight young evangelists have completed the first phase of their 12-month long training to reach out to new nations on the continent of Africa.
Ministry Reports
Ukraine’s National Director Benefits from Training in Canada
Ukrainian National Director Oleksandr Dubinin benefited from staff training which has served him and his country well through a new season of ministry transition.
Ministry Reports
Protecting the Young in Bolivia
A new schools program is teaching hundreds of teenagers about sexual abstinence, as well as preparing to provide counselling where needed.
Ministry Reports
Russia Welcomes New Director
Vladimir Zuev has been invited to serve in the role of YFC Director of Moscow and Central Russia.
Ministry Reports
Meet Moldova’s Board Chairman
Ruslan Stanga shares how how became involved on the board at Youth for Christ in Moldova, as well as some of the challenges he and the board have faced and continue to face.
Ministry Reports
Regional Visit to Peru
Regional Director Mayra Cano recently visited Peru, where she had the opportunity to set some action plans with the Board of Directors, and visited students in School Maestro Divino.
Ministry Reports
Simon and family will now serve in Ireland
An Irish family, after serving with YFC in Czech Republic, returns to restart ministry in Ireland.
Ministry Reports
New Leadership training Moldova
A new online training program for young leaders launches in Moldova
Ministry Reports
Summer Camps in Lebanon
Reaching young people in Lebanon through camps and special outreaches.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Young prostitutes come to Christ in Haiti
Young prostitutes come to Christ in Haiti.
Ministry Reports
Rebuilding Playground, Hope in Honduras
A team from Colorado, USA, joined local Youth for Christ staff to rebuild a playground and to share the Gospel with children in their community.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Review of YFC Ministry in Ukraine (June)
Ukraine reports on the Festival of Hope, several camps, a prayer marathon and more.
Ministry Reports
Angola: “Future of Young People Our Greatest Passion”
Angola shares their ministry report for 2014, highlighting their work on evangelism, discipleship, social involvement and leadership development.
Ministry Reports
Mexico Training Young Missionaries
14 teenagers were prepared to go and preach the gospel to the Tarahumara Indians in the mountains of Chihuahua.
Ministry Reports
Serbia Spotlights Human Trafficking
Desiring to make young people aware of how humans are pulled into modern day slavery and to help them recognise circumstances that can lead to slavery, Youth for Christ Serbia has produced a new CD that highlights the problem of human trafficking.
Ministry Reports
Creative Arab Writers Workshop
Youth workers from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan came together in a creative setting, and for perhaps the first time in the Middle East, started writing youth ministry resources in Arabic for the use of every leader in the region.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
India Prayer Newsline, July 2015
Prayer requests, praise reports on more on prayer from India, July 2015
Ministry Reports
“El Paraiso” Reaching Young & Poor in Bogota
Staff from Youth for Christ in Colombia delivered school supplies and sports uniforms to poverty-stricken young people in Bogota.
Ministry Reports
Refugee Crisis Provides Open Doors for Ministry in Sicily
A refugee crisis in Sicily is opening doors for ministry to new arrivals from Africa.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
National Liberation Day
Liberation Day in Trinidad and Tobago features gospel music and proclamation of Jesus throughout the Port Of Spain.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Area, Regional Directors Gather in South Africa
Youth for Christ’s Area Directors and Regional Directors meet together in South Africa for Training and Area meetings.
Ministry Reports
ONE YFC: Netherlands Serves Italy With Football Outreach
Italy benefits from a cage donation and visitors from the Netherlands, who helped them set up their own Cage soccer ministry.
Ministry Reports
The Cage Comes to Costa Rica
Soccer in a cage draws scores of teens on its arrival in Costa Rica.
Ministry Reports
Ukraine Ministry Report – May 2015
Ukraine reports on ministry activities for May 2015.
Ministry Reports
Hyderabad May News
Hyderabad reports on church ministry, youth fellowships, staff conference, special opportunities, an evangelistic camp and more.
Appeals, Ministry Reports
Hungary Staff Support
Learn how you can reach young people throughout Hungary, meet the Youth for Christ team and learn what they do.
Ministry Reports
Passionate Young Believers Rising Up in Australia
Once an atheist, Andrew says, “I was the person who would try to convince you that God didn’t exist.” Today Andrew’s story is much different.
Ministry Reports
Honduras Newsletter, March-May 2015
Youth for Christ in Honduras reports on ministry to over 200 students at 5 high schools, , 2 Bible clubs, and 3 camps from March, April & May 2015.
Ministry Reports
Sweden Building “Rock Solid” Youth
A club program is Sweden, designed for young people aged 11-14 years, has a full curriculum of fun activities which lead to biblical applications.
Ministry Reports
Evangelistic Efforts Bearing Fruit in Malaysia
Youth for Christ in Malaysia was encouraged by two events last month held in Malacca and Tampin where more than one dozen young people welcomed Christ into their lives. Another 80 expressed an interest to know more about Jesus.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Collaboration Key in Peru
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.
Ministry Reports
Consolation and Refuge for La Paz Teens
A new youth centre called Bernabé is providing teenagers a place of consolation and refuge.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
New Director in Juarez
After several years of prayer, Youth for Christ in Mexico has hired a new Executive Director for the city of Juarez in Chihuahua.
Ministry Reports
Trucking the Gospel in Germany
YFC’s Lifeliner ministry and evangelist gained an opportunity to preach and minister to numerous truck drivers at their nation’s first US Truck Meeting.
Ministry Reports
Reaching young people in Russia with Good News
A new video highlights the work of Youth for Christ in Moscow, Russia.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Live for the Line, Not the Dot
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.
Ministry Reports
Talent Search in Trinidad & Tobago
A search for talented young people is encouraging skilled young vocalists, dancers, speakers, musicians and preachers to further the gospel through their abilities.
Ministry Reports
Surf’s Up in Costa Rica
“Olas de Esperanza” is helping and supporting young people with school supplies and is also cleaning the beaches of Costa Rica.
Ministry Reports
“Student Life” Takes On New Meaning in Guatemala
Youth for Christ is opening “Student Life” clubs in schools across Guatemala, introducing young people to new life in Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Croatians Taste Bitter Herbs, Step Into Dark Tomb
Over 200 people of all age groups participated in a “Stations of the Cross” event that walked them through the Passion of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Reports
Staff in the Seychelles Reflect on Four Years of Ministry
743 people have become followers of Jesus, 24 new ministry programs have been pioneered, and 392 African leaders have been trained in different types of ministry.
Ministry Reports
Superhero Course Launches for Confirmation Students
Denmark launches a program that works with the Danish State Church to introduce young people to Jesus as part of their confirmation.
Appeals, Ministry Reports
Ministering to the Poor in Haiti
Pastors and church leaders are being trained, and needy children are being fed and given an education.
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Leaders in Training
Leaders in Training program equips emerging youth leaders from a variety of churches to share their testimonies.
Ministry Reports
Young Evangelist Pioneer Training
A year long course seeks to prepare young evangelists to assist with pioneering Youth for Christ ministry in new nations.
Ministry Reports
New High School Outreach in Korea
Youth for Christ has started a brand new ministry among students at Seongmoon High School in Anyang City, just outside Seoul in Gyeonngi Province.
Ministry Reports
Light in a Dark Place
Canadian staff serving in Hungary and Romania share their experience in a village known for darkness, depression and witchcraft.
Ministry Reports
Chapel Programs and More at Zahle Evangelical School
Open doors for Youth for Christ are helping staff to run outreach programs for young Syrian refugees.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Can Be Messy
Youth workers often have to deal with messy situations with the young people to whom they minister – things like suicidal tendencies, sexual abuse victims, quarrelling friends, and young people facing extreme losses.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Reaching Irish Young People
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.
Ministry Reports
Digging Deeper in the U.K.
A Youth for Christ conference in Manchester hosts Wess Stafford, Edward de Kam, Gerard Kelly and more.
Ministry Reports
Lebanese Youth Packing Food for Syrian Refugees
Staff and young people from Youth for Christ pack food for the Syrian refugees living in poor neighbourhoods.
Ministry Reports
From Atheism to Belief
Ministry pioneers in the Seychelles are seeing many young people come to faith in Christ – even those who come from a background of no belief in God.
Ministry Reports
Ground-Breaking Sport Ministry in the U.K.
Youth for Christ is working to bring a new sport called TriVolle, or Spikeball, to Europe.
Ministry Reports, Stories of Young People
Tonte
A young boy who has never had the opportunity to attend school will now be able to do so, thanks to the persistence of some caring Youth for Christ staff people.
Ministry Reports
400 New Young Believers in the Seychelles
About 400 students have committed their lives to Christ and education authorities have requested Youth for Christ to provide counselling training to all their teachers.
Ministry Reports
Leader’s Resource Kit Impacting Many in Africa
God is using a French Publication of the Leader’s Resource Kit in amazing ways on the African continent.
Ministry Reports
A Few More Youths for Christ
Learn about Singapore’s LIFE groups ministry to secondary school and junior college students, read about ministry highlights from 2014, and more.
Ministry Reports
New Ministry Progress in Sweden
Learn about the beginnings of a new Youth for Christ ministry in Sweden.
Ministry Reports
You Will Need More Chairs
Young people are finding refuge, learning about Jesus, and eagerly looking forward to returning with their friends.
Ministry Reports
Angola Summer Camp a Success
A team of hard working and unselfish volunteers reaps a spiritual reward as young people who attend Angola’s summer camp make decisions for Christ.
Ministry Reports
Soccer Tournament Unites Eastern Europe
An international soccer tournament united players from Russia and Ukraine, as well as introducing nearly 100 young people to the Gospel of Peace.
Ministry Reports
Near East Initiatives Trains, Encourages Youth Workers
Near East Initiative engages youth by training, mobilising and encouraging volunteer youth workers from local church and organisations.
Ministry Reports
A Great “Beginning” in Poland
A conference called “Beginning” gathered nearly 600 young people from a new young generation ever so hungry for a true and deep relationship with Christ.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Kids in Romania
Staff are reaching Roma (gypsy) young people, introducing them to the hope of Jesus, rescuing many from the perils of street begging and prostitution.
Ministry Reports
Hope Anew for Graduates of Crisis Pregnancy Rehab Program in Kenya
A class of 30 young women recently graduated from a Crisis Pregnancy Rehab program, after learning skills in tailoring, making jewelry, liquid soap, woolen mats and more.
Ministry Reports
Much to Celebrate in Ukraine’s Day Center Ministry
Day Center students are celebrating graduations, a special anniversary, and growth while former students give back as volunteers.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
News from YFC Colombia
Youth for Christ in Colombia reports on their Paraiso program, staff training, El Parche youth group, camp, trips and more.
Ministry Reports
Addressing Human Trafficking in Serbia
Staff have recorded a CD with songs about girls who were victims of sex trafficking, raising awareness of the problem and encouraging other victims.
Ministry Reports
Honduras Annual Report (2014)
View Honduras’ Ministry Report, featuring highlights from 2014.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Leaders Being Made in Burundi
Government officials attend as guests of honour on a special day for Gitega International Academy.
Ministry Reports
Mobile Outreach Bus Hits the Road
A mobile outreach ministry has been able to purchase a bus that is serving weekly programs at Scianew, T’Sou-ke and Tseycum.
Ministry Reports
Training Seminary for 100 Pastors in Haiti
Youth for Christ Haiti, in partnership with CTK Bellingham, organized a training seminary for 100 pastors and church leaders from different zones and churches in Haiti.
Ministry Reports
Slovakia’s Camp Fest Ministers to Thousands
Around 6500 young people have attended the well-known music festival called Campfest in Slovakia.
Ministry Reports
From the Football Field to the Battlefield
A Youth for Christ football club coordinator in the Ukraine shares about his new experiences as a chaplain for many of his boys, who have had to leave the football field for the battlefield.
Ministry Reports
God on the Move in Colombia!
Youth for Christ has been showcasing the ministry to different government entities to do activities in the near future in Girardot city schools.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Equipped to Serve Counselling Course
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.
Ministry Reports
Forward – a ministry newsletter of YFC Philippines
A young leader attends Canada’s Summer Institute, KPOP concert reaches 5000, George’s story illustrates the reward of faithfulness, and more.
Ministry Reports
Venu
Venu’s life had been haunted by the fear of witchcraft which led him to end up on the streets of Hyderabad. Your support ensures that YFC staff around the world are trained and resourced so they can reach the Venu’s of this world with the life changing message of Christ.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Honduras Newsletter
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.
Ministry Reports
Prayer Newsline from India
Prayer Newsline from India features summer camp ministry, as well as numerous prayer requests and answers to prayer.
Ministry Reports
Evangelistic Camp Touches Many
“I was depressed and broken-hearted. This camp helped me to surrender my life completely to Him and I learned very deep truths about God.”
Ministry Reports
Montreal Blesses Haiti With Christian Leadership Training
Team members from Montreal bless 60 young people in Haiti, serving them through mission with, among other things, a training on Christian Leadership.
Ministry Reports
Working Among Gypsies
A staff person in Romania shares about some of the ways she engages young people in her village with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Cycling for Romania
Partner with a Youth for Christ cyclist to raise funds for an upcoming camp outreach to children in Romania
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
French Youth “Shaking Their Cities”
“Shake Your City” outreach ministries all over France are drawing teens and young adults to serve and evangelize their cities.
Ministry Reports
Summer Camp for Syrian Refugees
Youth for Christ, in partnership with local churches, runs outreach clubs, a discipleship program and home visits, participates in trauma retreats, organises outreach events and a summer camp, trains Syrian youth workers, and provides for some of the Syrian refugee families’ physical needs, and distributes Bibles and Christian literature.
Ministry Reports
Great Britain’s Work in Schools
Youth for Christ works with hundreds of young people of all faiths (or no faith at all) by aiding in their spiritual and moral development through its work in schools.
Ministry Reports
Join the Party; It’s Already Started
Excitement is building for summer camp in Lebanon as a traveling worship band completes its tour of various schools throughout the nation.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
“From the Heart” Newsletter (Burundi)
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.
Ministry Reports
Catastrophe in Croatia
Flood ravaged areas in Europe are suffering the loss of homes and livelihoods as Youth for Christ in Croatia prayerfully prepares to minister to young people and their families there.
Ministry Reports
Young Evangelist Camp Reaps Harvest in Thailand
Campers at a young evangelist camp learned how to evangelize, yielding a harvest of 439 new believers.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Summer Camp in Romania Seeks Sponsors
A summer camp that will minister to around 400 children and teens in Romania seeks help to be able to sponsor needy attendees.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Newsletter from the Philippines
Youth for Christ reports on a national prayer gathering, board training, national youth camp and more.
Ministry Reports
Nicaragua Ministry Newsletter, Feb-Mar 2014
A presentation to over 900 students at National High School saw more than 300 respond to a call to follow Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Good News from Colombia
Staff are leading a radio show where they have discussions about a young person’s relationship with Christ, share new Christian music, and interview Christians with influence in the country.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
JPC Staff Gather in Central America
A JPC Gathering of Central American staff trains leaders in evangelism through a park outreach and street ministry.
Ministry Reports
Numerous Ministry Highlights from Jamaica
Over 2650 people gave their lives to the Lord in 2013 through school devotions, D.J. Missions, rallies, visits to children’s homes, weekend crusades, bus centre ministry and more.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Accolades for Jamaican Inspirational Film
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.
Ministry Reports
Training for Young People in Haiti
200 high school students were able to gather for worship and life skills training.
Ministry Reports
Peru Evangelizing Youth, Training Leaders
Youth for Christ was able to present workshops, training 300 leaders, providing them with skills that will impact their lives and ministries.
Ministry Reports
Road to Leadership Mentoring Program Gathers Momentum
Doors have opened in 16 more schools to do more ministry, and young people are being mentored by key role models, with many stories of success and leadership transformation.
Ministry Reports
Refreshed and Recharged
Youth for Christ in Singapore shares how God is faithfully strengthening, refreshing and encouraging their team of youth leaders so they can continue serving.
Ministry Reports
General Assembly 2014
General Assembly 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Youth for Christ staff and volunteer triennial conference.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
“More” Conference Challenges USA Staff
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.
Ministry Reports
Music & Drama for Prisoners in Colombia
Drama and Music teams prepared a Christmas program which was presented in a jail.
Ministry Reports
New Health Center and More in Burundi
Young lives are being transformed through outreach, quality education, healthcare and orphan rescue.
Ministry Reports
A Great Case for Global Engagement
A young leader in Mexico is identified and developed through a U.S. mission team; in just a few years, a new national program thrives under his leadership.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Taiwan Reaping Rewards of 10 Years of Internet Ministry
A look at what can happen when a youth ministry dares to ask “What will young people of the future be doing?”
Ministry Reports
Hispanic Teen Asks To Meet Jesus in Jail
A young prisoner is delighted to meet a Youth for Christ volunteer who speaks his language.
Ministry Reports
Fresh Openness to Gospel in Hyderabad
Christmas programs planted seeds as the gospel was shared clearly with dozens of young people who do not know Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Celebrating Jesus, Building for the Future in Haiti
Haiti’s National Director reports on a Christmas party at which they hosted 150 guests – and introduces a vision for new land and construction to expand the ministry of Youth for Christ there.
Ministry Reports
Albania Youth Revolution
Almost 300 young people attended “Youth Revolution” events at which they worshiped, prayed, and made a pledge to continue reaching lost people in their nation.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ in Honduras – Annual Report 2013
Honduras reports on how God has been working through Youth for Christ in the country in 2013.
Ministry Reports
Ministry News from Croatia
A creative presentation from staff in Croatia introduces friends to ministry highlights from the country.
Ministry Reports
New Youth Club Opens in Ukraine
A new club called the “Energy Club” opened its doors, ministering to 18 young people on its opening day.
Ministry Reports
Haitian Leaders Deliver School Supplies
50 poor children received new school supplies from leaders attending a Youth for Christ training event.
Ministry Reports
Youth Compete in Jamaica's National Talent Competition
Young people prepare to converge on Montego Bay for a national talent competition showcasing their skills in music, speech, quiz and dance.
Ministry Reports
Trauma Counselling, Youth Camp for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon
Youth for Christ helped at two counseling retreats for Syrian youth in Lebanon, in addition to hosting a camp for the youth refugees.
Ministry Reports
Rwanda Camp Followed by Youth Worker Training
A camp of 100 young people was followed by a training of 1,300 pastors and youth workers – bringing many new young people to Christ and facilitating a wave of abstinence commitments all over the country.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Partnering to Feed the Poor in Haiti
A Canadian family assists Youth for Christ in Haiti, partnering with a local church to provide boxes of food to the needy.
Ministry Reports
Every Youth Drama Touches Hearts in Honduras
Every Youth drama teams were able to reach over 5,000 people with the gospel, performing 26 times at area churches, schools and other venues.
Ministry Reports
"Stand Out" Camp Teaches Youth to Be Different
With the desire to see their young people not just believe but be different, India Youth for Christ hosted a camp called “Stand Out” reaching 90 young people with teaching on godly living.
Ministry Reports
Camp Participants Do Street Ministry; Dozens Saved!
A “Worth the Wait” youth camp attracted 140 young people, teaching them to proclaim the good news – which they did in the streets, where 164 gave their lives to Christ.
Ministry Reports
New Believers Becoming Evangelists in Tonga
In just two weeks, dozens of people have come to faith – many of them led to Christ by new believers who themselves were being discipled.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Canadian National Ministry Conference
Staff from across Canada gather together and experience God’s presence through healing, repentance, prayer, and challenge from His Word.
Ministry Reports
Kenyan Volunteer Assists Needy Student
Youth for Christ’s Crisis Pregnancy Ministry Rehabilitation Centre in Riruta, Kenya, sees God provide for a young school dropout in a remarkable way.
Ministry Reports
Mobilising Evangelism in Malaysia
During the past three months, staff in Malaysia have been conducting evangelistic events in several cities to share the Gospel with youth and to mobilise the Christian community to be more active in evangelism.
Ministry Reports
Pioneering the Seychelles Islands
Brian & Melissa Verdugo, staff from the USA, are making speedy progress on pioneering Youth for Christ ministry in the African island republic of the Seychelles.
Ministry Reports
Rewarding Testimony Refreshes Staff in Kenya
A letter from a high school student reached through a schools ministry in Kenya provides encouragement for staff facing many challenges there.
Ministry Reports
Role Playing Games Introducing Youth to Jesus in Taiwan
A summer program in Taiwan reaches out to young people through role playing games, focusing on the inner crises and challenges faced by youth.
Ministry Reports
Young Evangelist Training Camps Underway Down Under
Believing that the most qualified people to reach the youth of Australia are the youth of Australia, Youth for Christ has designed a Young Evangelist Training Camp that is taking place in five locations this year.
Ministry Reports
Prayer Ministry Key in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone reports on how God is at work through their prayer ministry, as well as radio ministry and a recent rally at a girls boarding home.
Ministry Reports
College Church from Wheaton Serves at Italy Camps
A team of 16 people from College Church in Wheaton helps to run a bilingual camp in Italy, where a young girl and her mother start their journey toward trust in Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Offering Hope to Those in Need
A street guidance program is moving boys off the streets and into the classroom, and families are rebuilding their homes and lives after Cyclone Evan’s destruction last December.
Ministry Reports
Delayed Ministry Results Worth the Wait
A Youth for Christ worker reconnects with a former student to learn how Youth for Christ impacted his life, seeing results long after his ministry.
Ministry Reports
Festival Brings Arts, Gospel to Gypsy Village
An Arts Festival in a Gypsy village introduced 150 people to the gospel through music, painting, juggling and more.
Ministry Reports
Reflex: Reaching Imprisoned Youth
How God is working through Youth for Christ in Britain and using Reflex to minister to imprisoned young people whom others have “written off.”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Looking Back, Moving Forward
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’.
Ministry Reports
Albania, Denmark Partner to Reach Children of Prisoners
Youth for Christ was able to host a team from Denmark to run a program for 30 children of prisoners, sharing with them about God’s love through Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Learning English Through Drama & Song
Polish children learning English at a community centre are given the opportunity to present some of what they have been learning through an outdoor performance for the community.
Ministry Reports
Costa Rica Reaching Youth through Skate, Surf Ministries
Young people are learning about hope in Christ through skateboard and surfing ministries.
Ministry Reports
Madagascar Pioneering Trip Yields Positive Results
Attendees at a pioneering conference in Madagascar resolve to identify new pioneers, to document city cultures, to perform spiritual mapping exercises, and to pioneer ministry in seven new cities over the next three years.
Ministry Reports
Hyderabad Camps Disciple, Evangelise
A group of young disciples finishes a camp focused on learning from God’s Word as another camp gears up for an evangelistic ministry to 400 young people.
Ministry Reports
Singapore Ready to Live & Play it to the Max
An evangelistic bi-annual carnival event called “PlayMax” is reaching Singaporean youth with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Reports
Texas Mission Team Serves Honduras
An enthusiastic group of young missionaries from Kyle, Texas, visits Honduras to support the ministry of Youth for Christ.
Ministry Reports
Evangelism, Church Planting in the South of France
A team of people from Youth for Christ recently helped with a church planting mission, serving the community and sharing the Gospel.
Ministry Reports
Singaporean Youth – Evangelists Under Construction
40 young people gave up 3 months of their holiday to train and participate in the work of youth evangelism.
Ministry Reports
Discipleship Ministries Strong in Lebanon
Discipleship cell groups run a program for street children in Lebanon; youth leaders gather to train for youth work.
Ministry Reports
Czech Republic Offering Hand of Hope – Because Orphans Matter
A camp for orphan children sees new openness to the gospel, in addition to providing discipleship opportunities for previous participants, and launching a dream to connect homes and churches to help orphans find true community and family within the body of Christ.
Ministry Reports
Unique Seminar Targets Exam Students
A seminar outreach helps students deal with stress, peer pressure, and other issues related to Board exams by applying biblical principles.
Ministry Reports
Jamaica Seeing Results from Evangelistic Missions & Movie Premiere
A partnership with two local churches enabled two missions through which 53 people gave their lives to Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Retreats & Camps Increase in Bulgaria
The camping ministry is seeing an increase in attendance, as well as many young people making decisions to accept the Lord and engage in service.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Thailand's "Youth Challenge"
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.
Ministry Reports
Training Church Youth Leaders in Spain
An innovative workshop, backed by theological seminaries and run by Youth for Christ, is responding to the growing need to train and assist youth leaders from local churches.
Ministry Reports
Pioneering Ministry in One of the World's Most Violent Countries
Youth for Christ has open doors in four public high schools and has been offered a work position in one of the two rehabilitation centers for young gang members who are in prison.
Ministry Reports
Sports & Adventure Ministry in Singapore
Young people are learning life-changing lessons through soccer, floorball, baskeball, rock climbing and other sports and outdoor adventure activities.
Ministry Reports
"Pote" Leader Arrested, Turns to Youth for Christ Leaders for Help
The leader of a marijuana cartel has pleaded with staff to take him to church so he can be delivered.
Ministry Reports
Roar Camp in Botswana Inspires Teens to Reach Others
Teens in Botswana learn to ROAR at a summer camp in Gabarone.
Ministry Reports
Nigeria Reports on Ministry, Requests Prayer
150 secondary school students have chosen to abstain from sex until marriage following a special Valentine’s Day program.
Ministry Reports
Young People Coming to the Lord in Botswana
Botswana ministry director, Koekoes van As reports on the ministries of the drop-in centres and Kids Clubs, which are seeing young people come to the Lord.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Development Studies Centre Opens in Tanzania
Youth for Christ in Tanzania recently launched a Development Studies Centre, providing educational opportunities and assistance to the people in their community.
Ministry Reports
Wel3ane Youth Rally Inspires Youth in Lebanon
A variety of denominations, languages and communities gather for a youth rally in Lebanon, inspiring young people with the claims of Jesus, worship and Christian fellowship.
Ministry Reports
"A Handful of Salt" for Iraqi Refugees
A new ministry to Iraqi refugees is providing a safe place for young people to feel accepted and hear the message of love and salvation in Christ.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Teaching Compassionate Communication
Croatian Youth for Christ staff are invited to provide compassionate communication workshops for school faculty in Rijeka.
Ministry Reports
Young Disciples Attend Camp in Andhra Pradesh
Young people from different parts of Andhra Pradesh attended a Discipleship Camp at which some began their new life in Christ, while others learned to love God, study the Bible, and grow spiritually.
Ministry Reports
New Beginning for Polish Youth
A conference called “The Beginning” starts the new year with worship and testimonies, inspiring young people to live passionately for Christ and share God’s work in their lives.
Ministry Reports
Haverhill School Initiative Challenging British Youth
Haverhill Schools Initiative is a Christian charity running since 1995 in Haverhill and Clare. It is associated with British Youth for Christ, with similar centres across the UK. The aim of HSI is to provide a live Christian perspective and help young people to develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, by effectively sharing faith and experiences, and showing how to approach life as a Christian.
Ministry Reports
Wirral Celebrating the Past & Looking Forward to the Future
Youth for Christ in the Wirral Peninsula provides a summary of recent and upcoming ministry to primary and secondary schools, as well as through drug, alcohol and relationship awareness, Youth Heroes Awards, and more.
Ministry Reports
Burundi Ministry Report
Another ministry report from Burundi features good news from Operation Christmas Child, Operation Hannah, Homes of Hope, Future Hope School, and Gitega International Aacademy.
Ministry Reports
Asia Pacific Area Report
Asia Pacific Area Director Neil O’Boyle reports on Japan’s newly opened school in Gamagori, the EMBARK internship program, a thriving new football centre, and more.
Ministry Reports
Cosmetology Students Sent Out with Good News
A vocational training school is working with dropout students and aims to help these young girls discover Jesus as they learn the art of cosmetology.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ukraine's Day Care Centre Celebrates 7 Years
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.
Ministry Reports
Manipur Mission Trip
Youth for Christ staff from Delhi endure blockades, tribal conflicts, threats and more to bring the gospel to Manipur, a region riddled with problems such as drugs, violence, and sexually transmitted disease.
Ministry Reports
Australia's Young Evangelists
Youth for Christ in Australia responds to an unexpected influx of evangelistic young people through their Young Evangelist Movement.
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Ministering to Iraqi Refugees
Iraqi young people who have become refugees to Lebanon are finding in Youth for Christ a fun, safe environment where they can learn new skills and experience Christian fellowship.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Learning About Life Without Limits from a Life Without Limbs
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.
Ministry Reports
Talented Youth "Blaze" in India
Over 500 people gathered for a talent competition during which many young people committed themselves to an intense 2 month study of the book of Matthew.
Ministry Reports
Bouge Ta Ville "Shakes" French Cities
During 7 days in Paris, more than 120 young adults and teenagers gathered to do the first Youth for Christ outreach campaign of the current century, called Bouge Ta Ville (Shake Your City).
Ministry Reports
Ukraine Youth Leaders Learning About Teams
Youth leaders and ministers from around Ukraine gather to learn more about teamwork, team-building, unity and effective leadership.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Commercial Sex Workers, Rastafarians Among People Served in Sierra Leone
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
The Courageous Exile
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Bright New Future for Youth in Burundi
The beginning of a bright new future for the youth of Burundi arrives at Gitega International Academy with its opening ceremony on September 29.
Ministry Reports
Kenya Reaching Criminals, Slums, Disabled Young Mothers, and More
Kenya’s National Director shares ministry reports from around the country after visiting many Youth for Christ staff and volunteers.
Ministry Reports
A Huge Return on Investment!
Learn how investing in one young leader has resulted in nearly 200 other young people being mobilized, over 10,000 people being served and provided with an opportunity to follow Jesus, and a whole region in Rwanda being impacted by the transformational power of the Kingdom of God.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Report from Sierra Leone
Leadership training for women in steering committees for the prayer movement “Operation Hannah” sees lives transformed, while sport ministry is reaching young boys with the Gospel in Sierra Leone.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
London Olympic Outreach 2012
Video report on part of the London Olympics 2012 outreach in the borough of Newham in London
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Danes Distribute Street Bibles
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.
Ministry Reports
Orphanage Ministry Sees New Converts
A follow-up visit to an orphanage nearly a month after camp turns into a time of prayer during which ten people give their lives to Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Empowering the Vulnerable in Rwanda
Widows of HIV victims are happy to have new homes, education for their children and training to use sewing machines, knitting to make an income.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Greenwich Planning Follow-Up After Olympic Outreach
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.
Ministry Reports
Mission Trip, Summer Camps Bearing Fruit in India
Two summer mission teams, and summer camps at Zilpa, Cuttack, and Nagpur ministered to more than 50,000 young people, many of whom have made first time commitments to Christ.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Café Project Underway in Japan
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Teams Commissioned to Serve in Ireland
EMENA commissions seven teams for ministry across Ireland.
Ministry Reports
Lebanon's "Transformers" Atttend Camp
Volunteer staff member Michéle shares her camp experiences with Youth for Christ in Lebanon, attended also by youth leaders from New York and Oregon, USA.
Ministry Reports
Minnesota Youth Assist with Outreach in Uganda
Youth for Christ in Uganda was privileged to host a team of sixteen from Youth for Christ in Minnesota from June 6-20, 2012.
Together with the outreach teams in Kampala, Idudi and Gulu they reached 5,595 young people with 1,299 committing their lives to the Lord and 1,889 committing to abstain from sex until marriage.
Ministry Reports
Canada's National Ministry Conference 2012
Adam Shepski, Prayer Coordinator for Youth for Christ in Canada, reflects on the teaching of speakers Mike Pilavachi and Ross Hastings, and on the move of the Holy Spirit, during Canada’s National Ministry Conference.
Ministry Reports
Church Youth Leadership Training program in Togo
The Youth for Christ Ghana team ran a church youth leadership training program for Youth for Christ in Togo
Ministry Reports
Kenema, Blama Provinces Reaping a Harvest
From prison ministry to prayer ministry to outreaches to police and hospitals and partnerships with local churches, Youth for Christ in Sierra Leone is seeing a harvest as God multiplies their ministries and volunteer team.
Ministry Reports
Youth Camps Minister to Indian Young People
Two summer camps ministered to nearly 400 young people, many of whom came to know Christ, overcoming depression and experiencing freedom from addictions.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ukraine Ministry Evangelizing at Euro 2012
Christian football players are having a positive influence during Euro 2012, the UEFA European Football Championship.
Ministry Reports
Leadership Training in Rwanda "Eye Opening" and "Transforming"
An overview of David Kadalie’s visit to Rwanda for training at the Discipleship and Leadership school with staff, pioneers and the senior leadership team.
Ministry Reports
Island Youth Learning Biblical Leadership
Rodrigues Island welcomes their new regional director and hosts a session on youth leadership, introducing young people to the Bible in the process.
Ministry Reports
Canadian Mission Team Serves in Sierra Leone
A ministry report from Sierra Leone features a Canadian ministry team, a citizenship awareness event, a beach outing for street kids, ministry to prisoners, and a movie event that recently ministered to families.
Ministry Reports
Uganda Reaching Young Mothers in Gulu
The gospel was presented to 1,928 young people, of whom 154 committed their lives to the Lord; additionally, a mission to Gulu ministered to 80 young mothers and their children.
Ministry Reports
Cycling, Praying, Serving & Training – A Recipe for Success in Moldova
30 day care centres are benefiting from the support of Youth for Christ through training, advice and materials, and teenage girls are being rescued from trafficking and learning valuable life skills for their future.
Ministry Reports
Young People Responding to Gospel in Botswana
Partnership with Scripture Union and Youth Alpha has enabled Youth for Christ staff to lead young people to Christ through children’s ministries, a drop-in centre, camps, and more.
Ministry Reports
Gypsy Outreach in Romania
Meet Stefan & Emilia, new Youth for Christ staff who are working with children and teenagers in a gypsy village in Romania.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Report from Burundi
National Director Freddy Tuyizere reports on a young leader training program and construction at Gitega International Academy.
Ministry Reports
Discipleship Going Strong in Sierra Leone
A newly released inmate has decided to make something of his life and is learning tailoring skills to support himself and his father.
Ministry Reports
Young Disciples Showing Compassion in Beirut
Young disciples are taking the lessons they’ve learned about Jesus and putting them into practice as they visit underprivileged children in a local shanty town.
Ministry Reports
Hyderabad Camp Inspires Young Disciples
A group of 34 young people committed their lives to following the Lord at a recent discipleship camp.
Ministry Reports
Mauritius Brings Basketball, Volleyball, Gospel to Underprivileged Youth
A new basketball and volleyball program is serving as a catalyst to share the gospel with underprivileged youth.
Ministry Reports
Youth Work Conference in Italy
An annual youth conference in Italy provides an opportunity to reflect on the challenges of evangelism in the country, as well as to present a new prayer initiative that mobilises women to pray for teenagers.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Labyrinth Brings Bible to Life for Croats
Youth for Christ in Croatia sets up a prayer labyrinth for the students of the Theological Seminary in Osijek.
Ministry Reports
Good News from Gambia
Youth for Christ is conducting leadership seminars which are training village leaders, professors, lecturers, students leaders – and soon, National Assembly members.
Ministry Reports
140 New Believers in Freeport
Sierra Leone celebrates successful evangelism, partnership, sports ministry, prayer movement and vocational training efforts.
Ministry Reports
God is Moving in Africa!
Africa Area Director Hilary Lewis-Nicol shares some ministry snapshots that illustrate how God is working through Youth for Christ across the continent.
Ministry Reports
A Smile in the Heart of Africa
Youth for Christ partners with Operation Smile to heal cleft lips and palates in Rwanda.
Ministry Reports
"Transform" Launches in Australia
Youth for Christ in Australia has just launched a new initiative called “Transform.” It is a call for all God’s people to become advocates for young people.
Ministry Reports
Jamaica Gearing Up for National Sports, Talent Events
Dexter Johnson reports on the ministry of Youth for Christ in Jamaica, including plans for a national sports event, a national convention, and national talent competition.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Young People in Nicaragua
Nicaragua’s National Coordinator reports on visiting missionaries, Youth for Christ’s school program, and a soccer league that is ministering to the nation’s young people.
Ministry Reports
Campus Life Making a Difference for High School Youth
High School students are being welcomed and loved at Campus Life meetings where they’re finding a safe place to ask hard questions, and learning the importance of a relationship with Jesus.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
National Conference Brings Fresh Vision
David Ridley reports on Australia’s National Conference, its growing admin team and its alignment with the mission of Youth for Christ.
Ministry Reports
EFIL Trains Guatemalan Leaders, Campus Life Launches
A school for youth ministry volunteers recently trained a new group of leaders, and a new Campus Life program was launched.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ partners with churches to serve orphanage
Youth for Christ in Mexico partners with local church on a Project Serve trip to an orphanage in Matamoros.
Ministry Reports
Katalyst Trains Youth Leaders, IGNITE! Draws Youth to Worship
Over 125 delegates were trained in youth work and mentoring and a new Sunday night worship event drew 50 people on its first night.
Ministry Reports
Świetlówka Community Centre Reopens
A community centre that serves needy children and teens in Poland reopens courtesy of a grant from city council.
Ministry Reports
Canadian Ice Hockey Team Ministers to Czech Orphans
An ice hockey team from Canada assists Youth for Christ in ministering to orphans and helping to launch new English programs in the Czech Republic.
Ministry Reports
Skiing, Camping & Youth Programs Draw Young People, Parents to Church
Young people and their families are learning about Jesus and building strong connections with Youth for Christ staff through ski camps, summer camps and weekly youth programs.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ukraine Welcomes Famous Footballers
The Sports Ministry in Ukraine organizes a dialogue with a well known TV presenter and a football magazine editor.
Ministry Reports
New Ministry Partnerships in Russia Enable More Evangelism
A report from St. Petersburg highlights some key ministry developments that may enable Youth for Christ to reach many more young people with the gospel.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Italy Leads School Assembly on Human Trafficking
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.
Ministry Reports
Unique Ministry in Sierra Leone Locates Families for Inmates
Exciting ministry report from Youth for Christ in Sierra Leone including schools, clinic, prison and police ministry, Operation Hannah, a music festival, the Book of Hope project and leadership development.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ in Rwanda
Women afflicted by AIDS are learning a trade to support their children, who are attending school and learning what it means to be followers of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Youth Camps, City Outreaches introduce thousands to the Gospel in Delhi
Delhi, India: Youth for Christ in reports on the Tamilnadu youth convention, a discipleship camp, and various outreaches throughout the city.
Ministry Reports
"Light Project" Addresses Teen Loneliness
Young people are challenged through drama, music and a message about loneliness to consider a new life in Christ.
Ministry Reports
WakeUp Deborah Expands to China, Mexico
Silvia Brynjolfson, of WakeUp Deborah Canada, reports on the growth of the network of praying mothers, including recent expansion to China and Mexico.
Ministry Reports
Shrewsbury Finds Football Coaching Popular at Schools
Nomad, the itinerant football cage team, is well received by schools served by Shrewsbury Youth for Christ in Britain.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Operation Christmas Child a Big Hit in Serbia
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.
Ministry Reports
Adventurous Bike Trip Strengthens Family Bonds
A three day camping and bicycling adventure in Argentina bonds youth and their families while teaching cooperation and endurance.
Ministry Reports
Mexican Food Bank Gets an Early Start
135 families received donations of beans, potatoes and cookies through a Food Shelf ministry that hasn’t even officially started yet!
Ministry Reports
Kosovo Youth Blessed by Camp Ministry
Kosovo youth from refuge and broken families participate in a winter youth camp organized by Serbia Youth for Christ and Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Ministry Reports
Canadian National Team Celebrates Year of Ministry
The National team of Youth for Christ in Canada meets in Montreal and celebrates connections with 200,000 teens and pre-teens across the country.
Ministry Reports
By Giving, You Receive
A project of Youth for Christ in Moldova sees a great return on a gift of potato seeds that blesses both the givers and the recipients.
Ministry Reports
Slovakian Seminar for Christian Business People
Youth for Christ in Slovakia hosts a seminar for business people at their seminar centre, Ranch Kralova Lehota.
Ministry Reports
Feeding the Hungry
Youth for Christ was able to deliver 90 boxes of food to needy families through their community centre.
Ministry Reports
Pioneering in Action
Sierra Leone has set out to start new ministries in four new areas in 2012. Learn how God has already blessed them in their efforts.
Ministry Reports
A Young Atheist Turns to God for Help – And Finds It
A stubborn young atheist surprises everyone at a gathering of Christian soccer players in the Ukraine by announcing that he as asked God to forgive his sins.
Ministry Reports
Joy in Haiti!
Youth for Christ was able to organize a community celebration for approximately 150 poor people in Saint Marc, distributing Bibles, booklets and food.
Ministry Reports
CTI Concert Tour, World AIDS Day (Honduras)
The CTI music ministry was able to perform 42 concerts with more than 10,800 youth in three different countries, with over 1,200 of them accepting Jesus in their lives.
Ministry Reports
Church in Vovkovyntsi Village Holds Festive Christmas Service
The children from Youth for Christ’s Day Care Centre in Vovkovyntsi prepare a part of a festive Christmas service for a church in Vovkovyntsi village.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
2011 Annual Report for Youth for Christ Honduras
YFC Honduras shares about their 2011 ministry year, including photos and ministry reports related to Vacation Bible School, CTI Concerts Tour, and General Assembly
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Launches Project D
50 young people in Lebanon gather for the launch of a discipleship program that will focus on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Young Mothers in Rochester Find Successful Pathways
Young mothers in Rochester, New York, find a program called Successful Pathways offers friendship, mentoring, and assistance with various needs.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
"Beyond Belief" in Britain
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.
Ministry Reports
Much To Be Thankful For in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s National Director shares about numerous ministry opportunities and how God has worked through Youth for Christ in this African country.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ghana Prepares to Minister to Refugee Camp
Youth for Christ in Ghana recently headed up a two day training for volunteers who will begin ministry at a refugee camp in Buduburam.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Report from Uganda
1,982 young people were reached this month with 236 committing their lives to the Lord and 279 committing to abstain from sex until marriage.
Ministry Reports
Jesus Spells Freedom
Thirty young people found freedom through a new relationship with Jesus at a youth camp in Jabalpur.
Ministry Reports
Eastern Europeans Visit Netherlands for Leadership Training, Coaching
Eastern European staff visit Youth for Christ in the Netherlands for a week of leadership training and coaching.
Ministry Reports
Rodrigues Island Ministry Gains Centre, Rejoices at Youth Receptivity to Gospel
Learn about how the Youth for Christ ministry in Rodrigues Island is growing, building, and reaching out to young people.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Youth for Christ in Burundi Thanks YWAM for Their Service
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
School Assemblies in Italy Commemorate 9/11
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?”
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Dutch Youth Leaders "Rock & Roll"
750 youth leaders gather for an annual training event, helping them grow in knowledge and leadership skills and connect with other youth leaders.
Ministry Reports
Manipur Mission & BHEL TAMI
India’s National Director reports on a recent mission trip to Manipur and events celebrating 25 years of ministry to teens and twenties in Hyderabad.
Ministry Reports
Progress On Youth Evangelism in Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Director reports on a recent conference, vocational training and discipleship efforts, the new coordinator in Lagos, a successful sexual abstinence program, orphan ministry and more.
Ministry Reports
Danish Teens Bring Good News to Romania
A bus full of teens did street evangelism and visited schools, orphanages, and prisons, bringing the gospel of Christ to more than 800 people; 300 responded with a step of faith.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Report from Kenya
Kenya Youth for Christ reports on mission teams, Taraja Boys Home, Rehab Center, Operation Hannah, Counseling ministry, a retreat, the Vina dance team and more.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry News from Croatia
The YFC Croatia team reports on their Labyrinth, a Hillsong Concert, and Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Musical in Rijeka
Ministry Reports
The Gambia – Educating, Discipling, and Training Leaders
Africa’s Area Director reports on Gambia ministries including a discipleship program, school, day care, adult literacy program, football tournament, leadership training and more.
Ministry Reports
God at Work in Guinea Bissau
Young people are completing courses in computing, typing, language, sports and music at a local YFC ministry centre, where hundreds are hearing the gospel and starting to attend local churches.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Report from the UK
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.
Ministry Reports
New Projects, Programs, Staff for Russia
Alexander Akimov reports on summer and upcoming programs, projects and staff for the St. Petersburg region of Russia.
Ministry Reports
Beach and Football Events Draw Cyprus Youth
Brandon Johnson, recently appointed as the new National Director for Cyprus (and fundraising to return to Cyprus to assume his new role), shares about his time there in June & July.
Ministry Reports
Kentuckiana City Life & Project Serve
Learn how the Youth for Christ “City Life” program is empowering urban youth to change their cities for Christ.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Hyderabad Newsletter (October)
India reports on the prayer and worship around Zordaar Zindagi, a celebration of 25 years of the BHEL TAMI.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Australian Senior Servants Minister in Rwanda
The Senior Servants ministry of Australia gives three months to encourage the people of Rwanda.
Ministry Reports
Former President Praises Burkina Faso Ministry
Former President of Youth for Christ International Gerry Gallimore shares his observations of the Youth for Christ ministry in Burkina Faso on a recent visit to the African nation.
Ministry Reports
Gospel Reaching Hundreds in Sierra Leone
Evangelistic musical concerts and school outreaches brought the gospel to numerous elementary and high schools, distributing tracts and copies of the book of John to more than 800 new believers.
Ministry Reports
Poland YFC Newsletter
The YFC Poland team reports on the events of summer and a giving project which helps their 1 to 1 Contact Ministry for the new school year.
Ministry Reports
Vizag Youth For Christ – Taking One Step Higher For God
Young people are learning from Scripture and seeing Christ make a difference in their youth community.
Ministry Reports
Blama Camp Dares Youth to be Vessels of Honour
Abu Conteh reports on the recent camp held in Sierra Leone.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Young People in Mexico
Youth for Christ Mexico’s National Director, Jose Carlos Guttierez gives an overview of the work of Youth for Christ in Mexico.
Ministry Reports
Australia Seeking Prayer for Changes Ahead
National Director Conrad Parsons reports on leadership, communication, mission, and prayer concerns for Youth for Christ in Australia.
Ministry Reports
Central Asia's Aspire Inspires
Area Director Neil O’Boyle recalls his time with Central Asian staff at their Aspire conference.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Young People Across Europe
Check out the ministry of Youth for Christ in Europe! Hear stories of how Youth for Christ is reaching out to youth across this continent.
Ministry Reports
Military Teens Shining Bright
A group of military youth was able to build a playground and run a VBS for a school in Romania, sharing God’s love through games, crafts, and stories.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Peoria Team Partners with Chileans to Minister in Santiago
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.
Ministry Reports
God at Work in Youth of Guatemala
A quick glance at the ministry of Youth for Christin Guatemala, and impact of World Link.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Young People in George, South Africa
This video documents the ministry of Youth for Christ in George, South Africa. See how Youth for Christ reaches out to young people on the street, in schools and those in crisis.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Staff from Southern Africa Convene in Namibia
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.
Ministry Reports
Uganda August Newsletter 2011
20 pregnant teens are being cared for, mentored, and counselled, 512 youth were reached with the good news at a recent outreach, and construction is completed for new ministry outreach in Idudi
Ministry Reports
When I Had Nowhere Else to Go…
Young people from Youth for Christ in Greater Louisville, USA, share about it’simpact on their lives.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
A Summer Camp in Lebanon Changes Young Lives
The word “Revolution” took on a whole new meaning for a bunch of teenagers at their recent Youth for Christ Summer Camp in Lebanon.
Ministry Reports
Royal Servants Minister to Youth in Tombo
300 young people were presented with the Gospel through drama and song; prisoners are being visited, hospitals are receiving donations, and street kids are realizing the need for change.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
British Youth Shine Amidst Riots
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.
Ministry Reports
Builders Without Borders Assist Burundi
Freddy Tuyizere reports on the work of Builders Without Borders, who are commencing construction on Gitega International Academy, as well as a Bible Club at Homes of Hope facilitated by YFC Edmonton.
Ministry Reports
Gambia Achieving Great Things With Aid of Ministry Partners
Gambia’s National Director shares about the diverse ministry achievements from January to June 2011 – including day care, adult literacy, sports ministry, leadership development and more.
Ministry Reports
Hope Blooms in the Flower City
A small city with big city problems, Rochester, New York’s crime rate is 2 1/2 times the national average and 7 out of 10 African-American boys are dropping out of school. See how Youth for Christ is meeting the academic, social and spiritual needs of these young people in unique ways.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
August Newsletter from Colombia
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Serbian Youth Campers Find God Through Prayer
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.
Ministry Reports
Gambia Youth for Christ 2010 Ministry Report
Learn about leadership development, partnerships, discipleship, Career Day, social involvement, schools ministry, literacy school, HIV workshops and more from The Gambia.
Ministry Reports
Believer Program Provides Special Camp Experience for Ukraine’s Youth
A camp in the Ukraine gives 62 day care children a memorable experience while planting seeds that are sure to bear spiritual fruit for years to come.
Ministry Reports
Rodrigues Island Ministry Report
Youth for Christ will soon be starting a new prison ministry, bringing the good news of Jesus to young people who need to know the future God has for them.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
YFC Canada Newsletter
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.
Ministry Reports
Indian Youth “Tuning In” to God
Youth for Christ in India reports on the “Tune In” program and various other outreaches, sharing also how ministry supporters can pray for them.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Murderers Turn to Jesus in Sierra Leone
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.
Ministry Reports
God’s Hand Helping Young People Overcome Stumbling Blocks to the Gospel
36 young leaders plus four staff were able to share the Gospel with 4800 and 43 gave their lives to Christ; they also trained 282 youth pastors from 14 churches.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Children Having Children: Hope for Uganda’s Youngest Mothers
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Tanzania Sports Ministry Teaching Life Skills & More
Tanzania’s sports ministry is sharing God’s word, encouraging young people, teaching life skills and morals, and mobilizing people to pray.
Ministry Reports
Youth for Christ Vision
Youth for Christ/USA’s Chief Ministry Officer, Dave Rahn, unpacks kingdom calculations for ministry vision.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
An Energizing Conference and Other ‘God Things’
Youth for Christ Canada reports on their national conference, camp ministry, partnerships with Peru and Rwanda and more.
Ministry Reports
Hope House of Colorado Uganda Trip 2011
Hear stories and see pictures from Hope House’s recent trip to Uganda serving teen moms.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Day Camp in Ukraine Hosts 100 Children
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.
Ministry Reports
Impacting Iowa’s Youth
A video highlights the ministries of Central Iowa Youth for Christ and their impact upon young people in the middle of the USA.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Japan Relief Update FROM EAST COAST (TOHOKU)
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…
Ministry Reports
“Space” Enters into a New Dimension
A youth worker from British YFC reflects on the impact and growth of an evangelistic event called “Space” which has impacted thousands of young people across the Mersey region.
Ministry Reports
Impromptu Gospel Presentation Sees New Converts at Cliff Festival
Dave Newton shares how God used him, despite his tiredness, to lead 40 young people at the Cliff College Festival in a prayer of commitment to become followers of Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Having Fun at Campus Life
A highlights video from Youth for Christ in Central Michigan, USA shows the fun side of Campus Life, a Youth for Christ ministry to high school students.
Ministry Reports
League Outreach Sees New Opportunities for Evangelism
A sports ministry that had the door closed to sharing the gospel not very long ago sees it reopened and expanding to additional leagues.
Ministry Reports
EU Children’s Day Builds Bonds of Friendship
Youth for Christ brings Hungarian and Danish teens together for an event in Budapest that breaks down cultural and language barriers.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Toy Soldier
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”.
Ministry Reports
Ministry Report from Central America
Central America Pioneering Director Eli Beltran reports on a recent Project Serve trip to Honduras and the staff gathering in Central America that marks significant growth in the area.
Ministry Reports
School for Youth Leaders Training Serbians, Macedonians
Zvonko Valentini reports on Youth for Christ’s first-ever School for Youth Leaders in Serbia.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Partnership Illustrated: Cage Soccer in Italy
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
“Waking Deborahs” in The Netherlands
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.
Ministry Reports
Ghana Training New Workers
Daniel Dzunu reports on a recent Youth for Christ training event in Tema.
Ministry Reports
Lebanese Mountains Provide Backdrop for “Cross The Bridge”
45 young people participated in an egg hunt, enjoyed a picnic lunch, and heard the good news about Jesus.
Ministry Reports
Cage Soccer and More Reaching Teens in Italy
The National Director of Youth for Christ in Italy reports on their “Challenge” retreat, Oikos group home for girls, an outreach with American students, [email protected] 2011 summer camp, and a cage soccer ministry.
Ministry Reports
Sierra Leone Celebrates 50 Years of Independence
The 27th of April marked Sierra Leone’s 50 years of independence. As a ministry, YFC joined hands with the nation to organize a servant leadership program for our students in junior high, secondary and vocational schools.
Ministry Reports
Uganda Outreach Ministry Sees New Commitments
678 young people were presented with the gospel; 118 made commitments to abstain from sex until marriage and 60 gave their lives to the Lord.
Ministry Reports
Japan Update May 12th
Bikes and trailers have been provided to our volunteer workers to bring supplies to those in need or bring in tools to help clean up in the devastated area.
Ministry Reports
Banquet Video Highlights Impact on Illinois Youth
Video interviews of young people impacted by Youth for Christ Western Illinois (USA)
Ministry Reports
House of Hope Colorado Visits Mirembe House Uganda (Photo Gallery)
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Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Ministry Partnership serves Teen mothers in Uganda
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.
Ministry Reports
Music Ministry Reaps Harvest of Russian Believers
20 teenagers accepted Christ following an Easter Festival music ministry outreach of Youth for Christ in St. Petersburg.
Ministry Reports
Outreach Follow Up at Machlipatnam
Hyderabad Youth for Christ reports on a three day pre-discipleship camp that was run as a follow up to an outreach in Machlipatnam, India.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Historic Pioneering Conference Paves Way for Ministry in 10 New Nations
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..
Ministry Reports
Polish Manifest Conference Connects Youth to Christ
Young people gather from all over Poland to experience God’s presence and power at a two day conference in Krotoszyn.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Historic Gathering in Moscow
Representatives from YFC’s four Russian ministry centres recently came together in Moscow to discuss how to work strategically as a unified movement.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Hope Revolution Mobilizes Youth to Serve Cambridge
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.
Ministry Reports
A New Library, Training Centre, and Home of Hope for Burundi
National Director Freddy Tuyizere reports on Future Hope School, the Vocational Training School, Homes of Hope Gitega, and other ministry news from Youth for Christ in Burundi.
Ministry Reports
Training Leaders, Educating Young People in Rwanda
National Director Jean Baptiste reports on the school of leadership and discipleship, an outreach program to local schools, and the success of Kigali Christian School in Rwanda.
Ministry Reports
Training Youth Ministers in Ukraine
Learn how Youth for Christ is training ministers for effective evangelism in Ukraine.
Ministry Reports
Open Doors in Denmark
Denmark introduces a new ministry to send out teams of young people for missionary work throughout the country, and sees new doors opening for their successful Rock Solid program.
Ministry Reports
U.K. and Poland Partner to Bring Gospel to Schools, Community
Young people from Norwich Youth for Christ meet with Polish youth for conversational English and share the Gospel, building new friendships and unity.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Russian Youth Through Music
News from the Youth Music department of the Youth for Christ ministry in St. Petersburg, Russia
Ministry Reports
Growing in Ghana
Ghana staff member Daniel Dzunu reports on the launch of a new Youth for Christ ministry site in Ghana, as well as a recent youth leader training that is facilitating ministry growth throughout the Brong Ahafo region.
Ministry Reports
Outreach Update from Italy
Ester Montefalcone tells of what God is doing in Italy in, and through, young leaders, the youth in Palermo and the plans for an outreach in Turin.
Ministry Reports
Uganda’s Youth Turning to God, Committing to Abstinence
National Director Miriam Koote reports on the outreach ministry of Youth for Christ in Uganda.
Ministry Reports
Ministry in Sierra Leone
The Youth Guidance ministry successfully traced families of 23 inmates, reuniting 20 young people from street kids’ ministry and detention centres with their parents.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
JAPAN RELIEF UPDATE
Updates on the Japan relief effort from Asia Pacific Director Neil O’Boyle and Japan YFC National Director Kazunori Endo.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Star Games Event Challenges Teens to “Lose Control”
An annual event brings hundreds of teens together in the Netherlands for sports activities, food, and spiritual challenge.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Maryland Youth Raise Funds for Japan
The young people of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ donate over $2,100 from a collection at a recent youth conference.
Ministry Reports
Reaching Young People in Europe, Middle East, North Africa
Liaison Bryan Blomker reports how the Europe/Middle East/North Africa area (E.M.E.N.A.) of Youth for Christ is reaching young people.
Ministry Reports
Malawi Thankful for New Ministry Inroads
A young leader from Malawi sends his thanks to the Youth for Christ family for praying for a village that was previously closed to the gospel.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Kenyan Converts By the Thousands; Hear Stories from Two
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.
Ministry Reports
Ministry News from Poland
A newsletter from YFC staff in Poland features the Creative Discover’s Club, an upcoming Resurrection Dance, conversational English ministry, the upcoming Manifest Conference, and more.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
A Visitor’s Impression
Bob Harr shares some of his observations after working at the Youth for Christ youth camp in La Entrada.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Honduras Soccer Camp A Success!
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Campus Life MS – Reaching Teens & Preteens
A promotional video presents the ministry of Campus Life MS: an outreach to middle school (intermediate) students.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Message & The Messenger
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).
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Haiti Thanks Project Serve Team
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.
Ministry Reports
Area Director Reports From France
John Duncan shares a brief report from his visit to the Annual General Assembly of Youth for Christ in France, and on a new ministry in Paris called PULSE.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Inside Campus Life
High school students who attend Youth for Christ’s Campus Life program share their stories about how it has impacted their lives.
Ministry Reports
Britain Ministry Report
National Director Gavin Calver shares an update on ministry in Britain, including a recent conference, a new appointment, and new ministry centres.
Ministry Reports
Campus Life & Teen Moms – Making an Impact in Nashville
Staff, students and friends of Youth for Christ in Nashville, Tennessee (USA) share about the schools ministry of Campus Life and the Teen Moms ministry currently active there.
Ministry Reports
Meet Allyson & David
Two young people share about their experiences with Youth for Christ.
Ministry Reports
Encouraging Report on Tweens Ministries in Canada
National Director Dave Brereton shares some encouraging examples of ministry programs aimed to reach the “tweens” of Canada.
Ministry Reports
Northern Ireland Ministry Report
Northern Ireland YFC Director Steve McCready reports on a recent evangelistic event and St. Patrick’s Day outreach.
Ministry Reports
“I Will NEVER Visit a Church!”
A rightly placed kick earns a Youth for Christ leader an opportunity to bring a young friend to church.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Honduras Reaching Youth Through Camping Ministry
A ministry highlights video featuring the work of Youth for Christ in Honduras with young people through Christian camping.
Ministry Reports
Kenya’s Young Miracle
A graduate of Taraja Boys’ Home in Kenya writes to say thank you to the ministry that showed Him the love of Jesus by providing him food, shelter, and education.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Young Evangelist Camp Equips Thais to Share the Gospel
150 young people, ages 13-20, are being equipped to share the Gospel at an evangelism camp called ‘Dtua Joy’
Ministry Reports
Update from the Philippines
A ministry report from Baguio City highlights the work of Campus Life, Youth Life, SMARTweens & Creative Arts
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Tutoring Program Helps Young People Dream Big
Learn about a Youth for Christ Tutoring program that seeks to introduce a fatherless generation to the Father
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Youth for Christ Sees Hope & Potential in Every Young Person
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
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
“Outback” Youth Centre Providing Safe Haven, Sharing Good News
Learn about “The Outback,” a youth centre located in Archbold Ohio operated by Defiance Area Youth for Christ (USA).
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Rock Solid Program Proves Effective in Hungary
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.
Ministry Reports
The Children of Gitega
Orphaned children in Gitega, Burundi are receiving an education, meals, and love in clean, modern houses where the children and house parents operate as a family unit.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Burundi Leads the Way in Mentoring Young Leaders
Burundi equips young leaders in leadership, spiritual and personal development, ministry, social and life skills.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Training Conference in Moldova Increases Protection for Children
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Reaching Young People in Canada
YFC Director Dave Brereton and several young people tell the story of Youth for Christ’s work in Canada
Ministry Reports
Leadership Training School in Bulgaria prepares 70 for full time ministry
A leadership training school in Sophia, Bulgaria is preparing 70 people for full-time ministry.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Generazioni.net Event Unites Christians, Motivates Youth Workers
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.
Appeals, Ministry Reports
Oak House provides social help for former orphans and at risk teens
“Oak House” shelter in Kyrgyzstan is for the girls who have graduated from orphanages and have no place to go. Find out how you can help.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Campus Life Testimonies
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Jamaica hosts annual youth festival
Youth for Christ in Jamaica puts on a music festival with numerous gospel reggae performances – for its 26th year!
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Pastor’s wife full of praise for YFC
“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.”
Ministry Reports
Lebanon Training Young Leaders, Running Youth Centre
The Director of Ministry in Lebanon writes about a graduating group of young leaders in training, as well as a new youth centre project started in conjunction with a local church.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Operation Pioneer to start Youth for Christ in 11 African nations
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.
Ministry Reports
Mirembe House ministers to teen mothers in Uganda
Young mothers and their children are being counseled, educated, cared for and shown the love of Jesus on a daily basis.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Singapore Hosts North American Evangelism Team
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
UK Annual Conference a Huge Success
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Celebrating God’s Work in Nicaragua
A video overview of the work of Youth for Christ in Nicaragua in 2010 (en español)
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Stephen
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Making a Positive Impact in the Community
Hear from community leaders, staff, and young people, how Youth for Christ is making an impact in central California.
Initiatives, Ministry Reports
Young Leaders Convene in South Africa
Hundreds of young leaders and Youth for Christ staff convene to be equipped for their local ministries around the world.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Colombia Neighborhood Outreach
Youth for Christ reaches out to the Paraisoa, a very poor neighborhood in Colombia.
Ministry Reports
What is Youth for Christ?
Dan Wolgemuth, YFC/USA President, explains what Youth for Christ is and how they’re making a difference in the USA
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Students Coached to Reach Their Peers for Christ
Friend2Friend® partners Christian students with adult coaches who together, actively love in a way that naturally invites friends to follow Christ with them.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Jose Carlos Gutierrez
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.
Ministry Reports, News & Highlights
Elevation Project Provides Education for Rwandan Youth
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.
Ministry Reports
The Heart of Our Mission
An insight into why YFC seeks to share the life changing message of Jesus Christ with lost teenagers. YFC/USA President Dan Wolgemuth follows up on this.