Clik here to view.
Young Life’s Newest Arm of Ministry
“If there was one area within Young Life would say was lacking, what would it be?” It was a fairly innocent question, asked by a Regional Director I knew from years prior. “Oh that’s easy,” I replied,...
View ArticleThe Best Leadership Advice You’ve Ever Received
“What’s the best leadership advice you’ve ever received?“ I was talking with our staff team a few weeks ago when someone asked that question. I ripped out my journal and started scribbling notes:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Have You Played “Among Us”?
You may have recently heard about this little game called “Among Us.” Even though it’s been out for a while, it’s only recently become popular. Like most things, it’s probably because of a TikTok....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Will You Drink the Wine?
“In my Father’s house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Yoga, Coloring, and Puppies: How to plan your next YL College “Relaxation Day”
College students have a lot on their plates this semester. They are navigating the normal stresses of school on top of the socially distanced COVID precautions that easily lead to isolation and...
View ArticleYoung Life’s Global Day of Prayer
This Tuesday, October 6, we have the privilege to join together for the Young Life Global Day of Prayer. Together as a diverse body, we seek to go deeper into the heart of God, with the single-minded...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to Create Content for YL Discipleship
As ministry continues to change and adapt in our current context, staff and leaders often find themselves needing to spend more time in order to connect with fewer students. As a result, they are...
View ArticleJohn 10:10 on 10/10 – A Prayer Walk of Life
In Edinburgh, Scotland, when all in-person contact with our young people and their families was removed overnight, my DGL, Charlie, and I began a new strategy of prayer and action. We drove to our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Young Life Women’s Retreat
LADIES- You are invited to join us for our first-ever “Women’s Young Life (Not-Quite-A-Weekend) Retreat!” We invite you to set aside the morning of Saturday, October 10th—either for yourself or with a...
View ArticleExactly What I Signed Up For
Hi, leaders! How are you doing? Global pandemic got you down? Same. Someone asked me a question in the middle of the summer. “If you had known what this year would look like, would you have said YES...
View ArticleLeaving the Places You Love: Trusting God in the Transitions of Leading
As a college student at Bowling Green State University I had the privilege of leading Young Life in inner-city Toledo and burying my heart at Bowsher High School. I loved that school and hoped to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Very Covid Costume Club
Halloween is just around the corner and we thought we’d share a few ideas that will work during this season of social distancing. Thanks to everyone who contributed in the Alongside Young Life Leaders...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Do You Love Me?
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Becoming a Backyard Pilgrim
I was in New York City on March 9 and two days later the NBA called its season. Like many of us, I was forced to slow down as the world shut down. Not an easy task for an extroverted Young Life staff...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Dry & Desperate Place
Room is such a vital part of the spiritual journey. Having room and making room are key to the health and well-being of the soul. It is like oxygen—the inner life simply can’t survive without it....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Young Life Virtual Women’s Retreat
LADIES- If you missed the first-ever “Women’s Young Life Virtual Retreat” on October 10th, you’re still in luck and can plan a day to participate whenever works for you and your people! An Invitation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drive-Thru CAR-nival Club
Like many of you, we sadly missed getting to do the summer camp carnival this past summer, so we wanted to bring it to our area! We tried to get creative and allow kids the opportunity to participate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Young Life’s Newest Arm of Ministry
“If there was one area within Young Life you would say was lacking, what would it be?” It was a fairly innocent question, asked by a Regional Director I knew from years prior. “Oh that’s easy,” I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Socially Distant Games for Your Next Club
We gathered a few suggestions from our Alongside: Young Life Leaders Facebook group for socially distant games and compiled them here for you! Slugfest First, we played a few innings of Shaving Cream...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Social Dilemma
2020 has been rough. A few things have been particularly challenging for me in youth ministry: Not being able to be around kids as much.Not being able to have traditional clubs.Helping kids navigate a...
View Article