How to Build a Database of Young Life Alumni in your Area
If you’re starting a new Young Life ministry or just looking to expand your existing network, a great way to do that is by connecting with Young Life alumni. Young Life alumni are those folks who...
View ArticleThe One Question We All Want To Be Asked
Jesus asked great questions. He didn’t mince words and was masterful at getting to the point. He listened well, created safety and space, and was absolutely the best at the “mic drop” question. He...
View ArticleWyldLife Camp: Leading Cabin Time for Middle Schoolers
Club is over and you’re headed back to the cabin with a group of middle school friends. What does cabin time look like at WyldLife camp and how can you make the most effective use of that time?...
View ArticleThe Keys To Camp Follow-up: Part 1
You prayed, raised money, talked to parents, sent packing lists, and this summer you finally got to experience WyldLife camp with your middle school friends! Way to go! Camp is a place where God can...
View ArticleThe Keys To Camp Follow Up: Part 2
Years ago, sitting in a leaders’ meeting at camp, I heard a Head Leader share that “the end of camp is just the beginning.” I thought, what?! No way! We’ve been talking about this trip all year, it’s...
View ArticleFree Time at WyldLife Camp: 25 Fun Things To Do with Middle Schoolers
At WyldLife camp, you want to make the most of every moment – including free time and all those times before and after meals, club and events. Here are some ideas to get you started. Bring and play...
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One-on-Ones: Both at Camp and at Home
You know those moments when someone is intentional with wanting to meet you for coffee and just hear about your life? That’s a “one-on-one.” That same special feeling and the same intentionality is...
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Looking for a job this fall?
Have you graduated from college and are still trying to figure out your next steps? Are you looking for a job for the fall? The Greensboro Fellows Program still has openings for the new year, starting...
View ArticleThe Gift of Friendship
“Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well.” 1 Thessalonians...
View ArticleCome and See
If you are a Young Life College student and you’re also a YLC leader, maybe the title “leader” can feel a bit misleading. We usually see a leader as someone who teaches others. In my opinion, student...
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Milkshakes: The Significance of Small Things
My first few years as an immigrant in this country were very difficult since I had to deal with a whirlwind of new changes in the culture and language. I remember that every day was full of a lot of...
View ArticleGrow Catholic Kids Where They’re Planted
One of the greatest opportunities a Young Life leader has when ministering to Catholic kids is encouraging them to stick with their Catholic faith. To put it another way, one mistake Protestant Young...
View Article25 Person of Christ Club Talk Ideas
1. Jesus Is Human, Yet Divine The high priest said to him, “I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” “Yes, it as you say” Jesus replied. Matthew...
View ArticleWyldLife Camp: Leading Cabin Time for Middle Schoolers
Club is over and you’re headed back to the cabin with a group of middle school friends. What does cabin time look like at WyldLife camp and how can you make the most effective use of that time?...
View ArticleThe Keys To Camp Follow-up: Part 1
You prayed, raised money, talked to parents, sent packing lists, and this summer you finally got to experience WyldLife camp with your middle school friends! Way to go! Camp is a place where God can...
View ArticleThe Keys To Camp Follow Up: Part 2
Years ago, sitting in a leaders’ meeting at camp, I heard a Head Leader share that “the end of camp is just the beginning.” I thought, what?! No way! We’ve been talking about this trip all year, it’s...
View ArticleA Mission That Goes
Contact work may be the one thing in Young Life that doesn’t take a lot of talent to do — you simply show up. And yet, as I sit down to write this article, wishing I could offer something profound or...
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5 Bikes + 1 Country
A story of 5 Young Life leaders who biked across America to help start Capernaum Young Life in Charleston, SC. The question: What do you get when you add: 1 country + 5 friends + 10 inflated tires +...
View ArticleA Creative Way to Serve Your School
Young Life staff are always looking for creative ways to serve the schools in their community. When the pandemic disrupted everything schools closed their doors to everyone. This fall, as schools...
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Milkshakes: The Significance of Small Things
My first few years as an immigrant in this country were very difficult since I had to deal with a whirlwind of new changes in the culture and language. I remember that every day was full of a lot of...
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