Updated U.S. Screening Requirements and Process

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Updated U.S. Screening Requirements and Process

April 24 update Please take note of these recent updates: Refreshed renewal dates  During a recent system audit, we discovered instances where people with screening renewal dates between December 2024 and April 2025 weren’t being prompted to renew their screenings as expected. After identifying the issue, we made the necessary corrections on Wednesday, April 16. …

The Creative Agency: Serving the Mission Through Production and Design

For more than 50 years, Young Life’s Creative Services department — now known as The Creative Agency — has served the mission by crafting impactful communication and ministry tools for staff and volunteers. Backed by more than a century of combined experience, our team is honored to partner with you as you tell the story…

Young Life Australia Gap Year Opportunity

Young Life Australia offers a unique opportunity for young adults aged 18-25 to live abroad and experience Young Life ministry and community! We create space to walk with Jesus, grow in leadership and jump into adventure. Applications are now open for July 2025 and January 2026 start. Check out the website for more information and…

The Relationships Journal — Highlighting Our Volunteer Leaders!

The latest edition of The Relationships Journal is here—and this one’s all about our incredible volunteer leaders! Volunteer leaders are at the heart of Young Life, which is why we’ve titled this edition “The Leader Issue.” Inside, you’ll find stories that highlight their faithfulness, commitment, and the ways God is working through them. We hope…

Joe Gibbs Racing x Young Life NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW!

This February-May, Young Life is the title sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing Team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series! Tune into the track to see our very own Young Life car driven by Aric Almirola. Race dates and watch info are below: February 22 – Atlanta, GA March 8 – Phoenix, AZ March 15 – Las…

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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…

U.S. Servant Leadership Project (SLP) – Summer 2025

Invest in Your Area’s Emerging Leaders The Young Life Servant Leadership Project (SLP) is a 10-day intercultural leadership training designed for emerging leaders (ages 17-19) and Young Life staff from all levels of ministry experience in the U.S. We bring together 30 emerging leaders and 12 Young Life staff from diverse backgrounds to grow and…

Mosaic Conference 2026: Growing Together

From February 9-12, 2026, in Orlando, FL, Young Life’s Focus Ministries will host the Mosaic Conference, a U.S. training event designed to equip, encourage, and connect those serving in YoungLives, Capernaum, and Multiethnic ministries. Together, we’ll celebrate the theme of Growing Together with breakout sessions, lively general sessions and plenty of time for networking, reconnecting…

Upcoming Missionwide Appeals

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: International Young Life Ministries: September 2024 Camp scholarship for kids in under-resourced communities: March and May 2025 Bibles for new believers at US Camps: April 2025 Please read more about…

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YL Connect Mobile: Now Available for Volunteers

This fall, staff are looking for fewer tasks, and YL Connect Mobile is here to help U.S. volunteers manage ministry-related activities. With YL Connect Mobile, volunteer leaders can: Enter CMI numbers View camp registration information Input and view contact information for kids Share notes about club, contact work, and camp Additionally, the committee can access…

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