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Google Workspace

Young Life is transitioning to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus (Gmail, Calendar, Drive/Shared Drives, and related Google tools) between Feb 2026 and July 2027. Learn more about why we are making this transition and find out when you’ll gain access to this new set of features!

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The New U.S. Health and Consent Form is Now Live

It’s here! We’ve launched a new U.S. Health and Consent process that replaces the need for areas to manage different health and consent forms for trips and events. There is now one streamlined form, managed in YL Connect, that guides participants through all required fields. This form will be required for summer 2026 and is…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

Young Life is pleased to announce the rollout of our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy, now available for all staff and volunteers. Developed over the past two years, this policy reflects careful collaboration with outside legal counsel, industry professionals, peer youth ministry organizations, and feedback from our own staff. The goal is to provide…

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Day Zero

Day Zero, a monthly camping newsletter for U.S. field staff, is here to help you get ready for school season and summer camp. We share helpful reminders, offer tips and resources, and keep you in the loop on all things camping — whether you are headed to a Young Life camp or leading camp experiences…

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U.S. Staff W-2 Forms Available

If you are on Young Life U.S. staff, your 2025 W-2 is now available online by clicking here: My Tax Documents For additional details, please visit My W-2 in Workday, where you will find instructions on how to view your 2025 W-2. Accessing your W-2 online via Workday provides you full, immediate access without needing to…

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Stay Connected to Your High School Graduates!

As high school seniors approach graduation this spring and think about “what’s next,” here are some simple ways you can help keep them connected to Young Life: Have your seniors fill out the “Stay Connected” form – it takes less than 60 seconds to complete! Schedule a high school senior celebration club/gathering this spring! Use…

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Welcoming our New Chief Technology Officer: Paulina Mwangi

After a long and careful process involving much prayer and discernment, we are pleased to share that Paulina Mwangi has accepted the role of chief technology officer, beginning January 5, 2026. Read the announcement.

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The Young Life Blog

A New Way to Share the Young Life Story The Young Life Blog is a central, easy-to-share hub for stories, ministry resources, and articles that highlight how God is working through Young Life. Think of it like a content library housing stories: Impact stories Articles focused on Christ, kids, and culture Ministry tools and tips Shareable content…

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The Good Way Applications are Open

The Good Way is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 ministry year. The Good Way is a Learning and Leadership offering designed to recalibrate our lives in the midst of ministry so that we might work and live out of a place of deep rest and refreshment. If you have…

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Walking through Lent – A Weekly Reflection Series

The Good Way team is offering weekly reflections to guide you through Lent and into the Easter season. “A Deeper Journey” is a series of eight weekly reflections inviting us to remember God’s goodness together. Throughout this series, we’ll turn from things that deplete our souls and feast on the Father’s love and affection for…

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