OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Who We Are
at a Glance
1960
Young Life begins in GNV
Young Life has been doing outreach ministry in Gainesville since the 1960's. This area has the growth potential to reach over 100,000 adolescents with a potential presence in all of the 8 middle schools, 8 high schools and 2 colleges in Alachua County.
90+
number of volunteer leaders reaching out to kids in our area
Over 91 volunteer Leaders are currently reaching out to kids in our area, doing ministry at 6 local high schools and middle schools, as well as newer Young Life College and Capernaum ministries being started and developed. Each leader spends 6-10 hours each week in the world of kids, which means 1,800 hours/week, 7,200 hours/month, 64,800 hours/year in the world of kids with the hope they hear and believe in a God who loves them beyond anything they could ever imagine.
14,281
The number of middle and high school students in our area
There are 14,281 middle school and high school students in our area. Each one of those teenagers has the right to hear the news about Jesus Christ and the great love He has for each of them. Currently, 7 schools in our area have Young Life ministry, reaching out to 10,210 teenagers.
348,000
Kids involved weekly
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
You Were Made For This
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
