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Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus.  We are rural and urban and we are always about the message of Jesus.

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Teens in Tough Places

Watch our stories of reaching incarcerated youth in our country's juvenile justice system.

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City Life Kids receive College Scholarship

Six students from YFC/City Life programs are headed to Huntington University in the fall with the Horizon Leadership Scholarship.

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National Conference - "Midwinter 2012"

General session speaker media and and backstage interviews available on-demand.

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Fragments Book

In Dan Wolgemuth's new book, you'll find yourself inspired by Dan's ability to connect The Almighty and His divine plan with the fragmented occurences of life.

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Friday Fragments

“Jesus wept.” – John 11:35

Two years ago I boarded an airplane – a red-eye flight to be exact – in order to get to Detroit in time to see my father-in-law one last time. His life had inspired me, his faith had propelled me, and his trust had constrained me to love in sacrificial ways. Today as I reflect, [...] Read More

It’s Multiplication and Not Division that Applies

This past week I clicked another mile on the odometer of life. Actually, I’m not sure if it’s a mile, or a thousand, or ten thousand… you get the point. For all of my life April 25 has been a shared day. It’s a day that I share with my twin sister. My earliest birthday [...] Read More

In the valley; especially in the valley

Have you noticed? It is often pain, suffering, disappointment and doubt that sharpen the blades on the auger of life as it drills deeply into the closeness, intimacy, tenderness and promises of God. Yesterday I stood in room 3301 at Sky Ridge Hospital where my friend Don Talley is. He’s a man that has battled [...] Read More

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Creating Lifelong Followers: Getting Teens Involved in a Local Church

May 16, 2012 | admin

By: Ken Schmidtke Getting teens to start attending church is a challenge for me!  It has never been easy;  teens can be flakey agreeing to go but never follow through for various reasons.... continue reading.

Just Show Up

May 12, 2012 | admin

by Matthew Belwood - DTQ Associate National Director There is a lot to do. The camp registrations need to be finalized. Need to raise those funds for the convention. Update the website.... continue reading.

Goals for Healthy Relational Ministry During the Summer

May 08, 2012 | admin

By: Traever Wieland   The last four weeks of club always seems to be a grind for me.  I can’t wait for summer to get here- a change of pace that is much needed for my Campus Life... continue reading.

Raising Scholarship Money for Summer Trips with Students

May 01, 2012 | admin

By: Trent Bushnell   TOP FIVE Reasons to Never Scholarship a Summer Trip   5.   Students need to earn their way or they won’t appreciate it.   4.   It’s not fair to the students who... continue reading.

Practical Tips for Transitioning from Role Models to True Mentorship

May 01, 2012 | admin

Written by: Marvin Jacobo Those who claim the name of Christ are being watched ALL the time by the urban young people they are leading. Especially those of us who have the title of... continue reading.

Part 2 - Practical Tips to Help Urban Youth Turn Negative Life Experiences Into Positive Ones

April 24, 2012 | admin

Written by: Marvin Jacobo Last week  we covered a first set of practical suggestions on how you can help urban youth turn negative life experiences into positive ones.  This week, we will... continue reading.

Summer Ministry:  Having an Intentional Game Plan

April 19, 2012 | admin

By: Amber Jost Summer is almost here!  But before you slap a bunch of fun ideas for trips and events on the calendar, I’d like to challenge you to think purposefully about what you do... continue reading.

Part 1 - Practical Tips to Help Urban Youth Turn Negative Life Experiences Into Positive Ones

April 18, 2012 | admin

Written by: Marvin Jacobo Isn’t it true that many urban young people have never learned how to face the hard things in life?  In fact, many have lived in avoidance and escapism through... continue reading.

Empowering Volunteer Staff: When to Get Out of the Way so More Ministry Can Happen

April 10, 2012 | admin

By: Ken Schmidtke Adam grew up in Campus Life; as a 6th grader his interaction every week at club was more of a forced response to keep his Grandma and mom off his back.  Yet as he got... continue reading.

Raising Indigenous Leadership Research Project - Key Findings Review

April 10, 2012 | admin

Written by: Marvin Jacobo Let’s pause and quickly review the 6 major findings of our research: 1. The strength of Youth for Christ’s “relational domain” was affirmed-in the neighborhood... continue reading.

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