Youth for Christ’s Europe, Middle East, North Africa (EMENA) Area office provides an update on the current situation of YFC in Ukraine and in the surrounding countries: Slovakia, Romania, Moldova and Hungary.
Learn how Youth for Christ is helping Ukraine, and how you can participate with us both financially and in prayer.
An insight from some of the incredible volunteers at BallysillanYFC (Northern Ireland) who give up their time each week to serve at the BlueHouses and bring life to so many people, including themselves.
Two young ladies from France share how Youth for Christ has made a difference in their lives.
A round table of former young leaders from YFC’s Young Leader program convene to share how YFC shaped their views on leadership and prepared them for their current positions.
Director of Field Ministry, Chris Kozacek, shares candidly about personal struggles and the importance of not walking through trials alone.
Download a digital copy of Dr. Art Deyo’s book on YFC’s 77 year history, including the “Parade of Nations.”
Gideon and Dominique van Werkhoven are helping to set up a new Youth for Christ base in Austria.
Sam and Katie Mazard are applying to serve with Youth for Christ International.
Jill Meyer from Denver YFC’s “Parent Life” ministry shares what it looks like to be Jesus in the life of a young mom.
Learn why youth in Spain thank God for “Fridays”.
A struggling young man, an encounter with the Lord, the shaping of a leader who is impacting the next generation.
Youth for Christ staff from Croatia enjoy a 7-day educational training on the topic of Christian counselling, specifically on “Stress and Trauma”.
At the end of 2020 Graham Barker will retire after 50 years of Youth for Christ ministry, and a new Youth for Christ International Member Care Director will be appointed.
How Uruguay YFC is sharing the gospel like Jesus did.
A shy, quiet girl who lost her mother before she was 2 years old goes on to become a Youth for Christ worker at a Day Centre in Ukraine.
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.
“My father left home when I was very young and this made me feel rejected. I grew up angry and the hurt of not having him in my life caused me to question my identity…”
“I felt like I would never amount to anything as I contemplated suicide because then I had nothing to live for…”
Meet a remarkable young lady from Moldova who shares her story about how God is using her to help others through YFC’s Day Centre ministry.
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.
From being a church boy with an orthodox background to becoming a teenager, exposed to different church denominations and involved in different ministries of the churches he attended, one would say Sola Imoleolu “had a form of godliness without the power and the life of God”. He was just religious, living in sin and without Christ. But then…
One of God’s courageous warriors has gone home to be with Him: Len Rodgers, the man who founded YFC Lebanon 56 years ago, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer.
Grateful to be a part of God’s global family, and grateful for their salvation, Honza and Pavla Janko have incredible love and passion for Czech young people who are lost, as they were before.
The world is remembering a great evangelist and friend of Youth for Christ, who died today at the age of 99.
Being a Board Member, Dean has a different perspective on Youth for Christ: he hears the stories from others and is excited about his part. What is your part in Youth for Christ?
“This is something that has to be born inside of you” – That is what Eduardo Ramos thinks about having passion to serve others. He is a YFC volunteer, he talks about his passion and how he sees YFC in his country of Honduras.
Some highlights of Youth for Christs General Assembly 2017 in Miami, Florida.
Eight staff members participated in Coachnet Training in Spain.
Kristian Vučković joins Youth for Christ as the new National Coordinator for the country of Serbia.
A number of volunteers with hearts ready to serve in Venezuela took all the courses needed to be formally certified staff.
Danny Inatimi seeks to exhibit innovation, faithfulness and growth in all aspects of his life.
Nayeli Estrada is a volunteer at Youth for Christ in Mexico. She shared with us her amazing testimony and how God reached her through a Rap Ministry, and now this is how she is using her life to reach other youth.
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.
The capable team of ministry leaders in Spain keeps things running smoothly while their directors return to the U.S. on home assignment.
“Our morning devotions in the office, staff training and getting to hear incredible testimonies from the nations created an impact in my life which helped me grow closer to God.”
A staff person in Africa testifies to God’s work in her life through the ministry of Youth for Christ.
Jackson Mensah is the new National Director for Youth for Christ in Ghana. Jackson was appointed in September 2016 and took over from acting National Director Vida Humphery. He officially commenced his role on the first of January 2017. We wish him well in his new role.
Sheunesu Masuka, the National Director of Youth for Christ in Zimbabwe will effectively take over from E.J. van As, as the new Southern Regional Director on the first of February 2017. As such, Sheunesu is now a member of the Africa Area Leadership Team (ALT). We wish him well as he steps into this new … Continued
Cyril Palan, the National Director of Youth For Christ Mauritius, is now the new Regional Director for the Indian Ocean Island Nations effective 1st January 2017. Cyril took over from Maharavo Ravoniandro, the National Director of Youth for Christ in Madagascar. Cyril is now a member of the Africa Area Leadership Team(ALT). We wish him … Continued
E.J. van As, will effectively step down from his role as the Southern Regional Director for YFCI/Africa Area at the end of January 2017. He is still serving as Training Director for Africa Area and has recently been appointed as the Deputy to the Africa Area Director. He also serves on the YFCI Training team.
Effective December 1st, Youth for Christ Germany gained a new National Director. Markus Liebold has taken over the position from long-serving Director Alfons Hildebrandt. “It is rather unusual in a youth organisation like Youth for Christ to hold the position of National Director for 33 years” Alfons stated in his farewell. In a total of … Continued
Youth for Christ in Tonga celebrates the selection of George Polovili as the new National Director!
Bob Wielenga has recently joined the YFCI Global Fund Development Team.