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…
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…
Young Life provides self-insured coverage for office contents losses, helping protect both ministry-owned equipment and personal items used in ministry spaces. Items can include computers, office furniture, printers, music equipment, and more. This benefit is designed to support staff and areas when unexpected losses occur. To ensure coverage, please review and update your area’s 1743…
We’re excited to share a new way to submit requests that will help us respond faster and give you visibility into where your question is in the queue or with an expert. Click “Get Support” on the YL Connect Home Page or “submit” from YL Knowledge’s Contact Support page -> Check out the status of…
The average local Young Life ministry site gets over 300 visits a month, and for many parents, students, donors, and potential leaders, it’s the first stop to learn about how to get involved with Young Life in your area. We are building a new version of Ministry Sites that stays up-to-date automatically through direct integration…
The Young Life Benevolence Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to those employees of Young Life who are experiencing a condition of severe financial distress resulting from extraordinary emergency or hardships. Through the Benevolence Fund, it is our hope that we can serve each other with the compassion, generosity, and strength that comes from…
Save time and money — let Young Life’s Mail Center handle your mailings! By using our U.S. Bulk Mail Service (for orders of 200 or more), postage costs can be one-third the cost of a standard first-class mailing. The only cost is the postage, which averages about $.23 each. Our software sorts, cleans, and updates…
