Thanks to a generous donor, Young Life Discipleship is excited to once again provide the 2026 Summer Devotional for all work crew, summer staff, assigned teams, and camp staff. The 2026 devo will take readers through the Gospel of Matthew, chapter by chapter, with discussion questions, reflection exercises, and other scripture engagement practices. Want to…
May 2026 Update In March 2026, we announced the beginnings of a significant update to our online giving platform. As of May 2026, we are continuing to make this the best experience possible with additional donor testing and back-end technical improvements. We will continue to update this post with timelines as we know more, including…
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! On May 12, 2026, high school Grads in YL Connect will be…
The Young Life College Summit in Nashville (November 11–13) is designed to encourage, equip, and connect our staff who are working in any capacity with college students. Together, we’ll step away from the day-to-day to experience community, adventure, and significance for ourselves. We will share ideas, worship, laugh (with lots of surprises), train, and learn…
Did you know YoungLives is celebrating 35 years of ministry this year? We have a special opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness, share powerful stories of transformation, and invite our communities into the next chapter of ministry. To support staff in YoungLives ministry, we’ve created a 35th Anniversary Field Toolkit filled with plug-and-play resources designed to help you raise…
The Summer Camp Leader Orientation has been updated and is now open for summer 2026! Camp Leader Orientation gives us a common understanding of: Leader-centered camping Keeping kids safe Sharing the gospel in cabin time and one-on-one Diversity, equity, and belonging at camp A belonging covenant we all agree to. And just as in the…
After a prayerful process of evaluating many qualified candidates and much discernment, we are pleased to share that Phil Alfrey will transition from his current role as senior regional director for Young Life Military/Club Beyond, to his new role of vice president of Young Life Military/Club Beyond, beginning August 1, 2026. Read the announcement.
Before planning any activity, please take a moment to review the activity guidelines page on Staff Resources. These guidelines ensure that every event is carried out safely, responsibly, and in alignment with Young Life standards. Reviewing them in advance helps protect participants, supports staff and volunteers, and creates a smooth, well-prepared experience for everyone involved….
Every year, Young Life invites donors to consider giving to missionwide initiatives beyond their current giving to their local Young Life area. These initiatives fund: U.S. Campership for kids in under-resourced communities: March and May 2026 Discipleship resources such as discipleship.younglife.org, Bible app projects, Words & Ways podcasts and more: April 2025 International Campership: September…
The Global Field Development Department’s 2026 Relationship-Centered Engagement Symposium schedule is now available! Symposiums are required for all newly-hired, or soon-to-be hired, U.S. field staff associates for the upcoming year, and new or current area directors or staff who want more training. This year’s symposiums feature tailored learning tracks, including a new track for area…
