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…
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…
2025 marked the first-ever Young Life car in NASCAR through a partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 19 Young Life Toyota GR Supra driven by Aric Almirola. In a display of creative philanthropy, The Signatry is gifting Young Life the title sponsorship of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 Toyota GR Supra for…
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…
