Church Partners
When we partner with churches and faith based organizations we have a set of values we encourage for the mutual benefit of both organizations.
These include:
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We believe in Authentic Relationships – We are safe and honestly transparent
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We work with lost 11-19 year olds – Kids who are not following Jesus
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We are a Christ-sharing mission – We expect open conversations about Jesus
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We value deep partnership – We look for the greatest mission overlap
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We value mutual benefit – For the organizations and the kids we serve
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We agree to basic Christian values – Our statement of faith guides partnerships
How Our Partners Help Us
Sponsor a Ministry Site
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• Keep the mission in front of your congregation regularly
• Help provide volunteers
• Financially support the ministry site
Opportunities to Share
• Invite us to give a short presentation to your congregation
• Invitation to share at small group or Sunday school meetings
• Regular part of your churches mission initiative
Providing a Meal
• Provide a team of adults who will provide a meal to a group of young people
• Learn more about the mission of YFC and how it might connect with your church
• Easy entry for folks to learn about the needs of our local community
Prayer Partners
• Receive regular updates from our chapter
• Actively engage in prayer for local youth
• Cover our ministry teams in prayer as we live out the mission in our neighborhoods.
How We Help Our Partners
Volunteer Opportunities
YFC can provide opportunities for church members to engage in relational evangelism and have a local “missionary” experience sharing the gospel with their neighbors. Click here to learn more.
Meet Local Youth
YFC builds relationships with local schools & other community partners that can be a challenge for churches to connect with.
Ministry Leadership Training
Training for church members on how to reach out to lost young people and how to build relationship with them where they are.
Experience Collaborative Mission
Provides an opportunity for church members to experience “mission”. Often times while working with YFC volunteers get to experience “mission” with other members of their own congregation, as well as other churches in the community building greater Kingdom unity.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is YFC just another youth group?
YFC doesn’t engage in things most youth groups do such as worship, prayer or preaching. However, we do provide Bible studies on occasion.
2. Does YFC steal kids from local youth groups?
YFC celebrates when young people become involved in a church and exit YFC programing. Church kids who want to participate in YFC programming are encouraged and challenged to invite their non-Christian friends to participate with them. This is in addition to being involved in their own church.
3. Why do we need to partner if our church is already doing local evangelism?
Many times YFC has access to students unreachable by most churches. While many churches are doing tremendous work to reach our community, YFC is uniquely placed to partner with you to reach lost kids in tough places.
