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WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE VALUE

WHO WE ARE • WHAT WE DO • WHAT WE VALUE •

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Who We Are

Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

What We Do

Our Mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.

What We Value

The most important things to us

The Gospel

Living according to and communicating the whole gospel of Jesus Christ.

Diversity

Welcoming those whom God calls to our mission — men and women of all ethnicities and abilities who are committed to the common purpose of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.

Scripture

Acting under the authority of Scripture and relying on the Holy Spirit to empower our ministry.

Ecumenical

Collaborating with followers of Christ from various traditions and local churches worldwide.

All Kids

Reaching adolescents of every ability and all economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Health

Encouraging our staff and volunteers in their personal and spiritual health so we may minister out of a consistent and growing relationship with Christ and His followers.

Stewardship

Observing the highest standards of stewardship of all the resources placed in our trust.

The Next Kid

Developing innovative approaches to reach uncommitted, disinterested young people around the world​.

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