Jesus shared the Gospel through story, so we share and listen to stories—to every story
YFC is a Christian movement, with over 140 chapters across the country.
YFC pursues young people who often feel overlooked, to build relationships at pivotal moments.
YFC partners with local church and like-minded organizations to reach young people.
We believe the Gospel comes to life in the overlap of God’s story, our story, and a young person's story.
Statement of Faith
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.
YFC'S 5 ESSENTIALS FOR FRUITFUL AND SUSTAINABLE MINISTRY SITES
WIDESPREAD PRAYER
- We deliberately engage lots of Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site.
LOVING RELATIONSHIPS
- We consistently pursue lost kids & engage them in life-long relationships with Jesus.
FAITHFUL BIBLE TEACHING
- We accurately handle Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives.
COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY STRATEGY
- We intentionally work together with local churches, agencies, and other partners to provide sustainable youth and family ministry.
ADULTS WHO EMPOWER
- We strategically develop leaders to reach young people from every people group.
YFC'S CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
At WMYFC, we believe that a Christ-centered life and mission will be marked by...
ENDURING HUMILITY
When we are Christ-like our lives are marked with enduring humility. This is the basis for our posture as we approach our mission. Consistently we flow from a place of prayer to listen to the Spirit of God about where He would change us deeply to be more like Him. (Philippians 2:1-8 and Matthew 5:3-5). In obedience to Jesus we also seek to be relationally humble with one another, seeking to serve others as Christ modeled.
RELENTLESS TRUST
From humility grows a relentless trust in God, others and self. This trust comes from a place of grace and connected vulnerability to assume the best of God’s purpose for us and to assume the best of one another, even when my instinct is to be skeptical (1 Corinthians 13: 4-7). This trust is also ultimately in the Spirit of God that lives in each of us, not in the flawed realities of our humanity so it is always to be cherished and never abused. We also trust in the future we work to collectively create, in community and in collaboration with the Lord (Ephesians 2:10).
JOYFUL CAMARADERIE
From that trust, a relationship is created and joyful camaraderie with one another is possible. This camaraderie is marked by love, celebration and a genuine, self-sacrificing love of one another. The community we build together is one that models the restored, reconciled and refreshed communities we see promised in the kingdom of God, where we share unity in the Spirit. These connected relationships inspire us to faithful mission together as the family of God (Act 2:42-46).
COURAGEOUS FAITHFULNESS
From that camaraderie comes a sustained and courageous faithfulness. This faithfulness comes from an unshakeable foundation that allows us to proclaim with boldness and balance the scandalous message of the gospel (Acts 4:8–13). We are courageously faithful when we have a kingdom vision compelling us to what can be, and we take hold of that revelation until it becomes a reality now. This comes from a posture of gratitude for how faithful Christ has been to us.
KINGDOM INSPIRED DIVERSITY
From that faithfulness we have fertile soil for the kingdom and all its diversity to be realized on earth as it is in heaven (1 Corinthians 12:12–13 and Revelation 7:9-11).
Kingdom inspired diversity comes from an intentional place where each child of God is authentically expressing a cherished facet of God’s very image. Leaders and young people everywhere are recognized and empowered to serve, with their unique gifts in our collective mission. This is a result of our fleshed out, Christ-like character and an expression of true Christian community. We also acknowledge that we have continual work to do to fully express kingdom inspired diversity, and this is deeply rooted within our commitment to Christ. Our commitment is to welcome all people. We believe it’s an outpouring of any community truly grounded in Christ, to express diversity, justice and faithful care to those on the margins.
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Cassie's Story
Pivotal Moments
From starting at a new school to becoming a parent, from choosing a job or a college to moving for the first time or the 10th time, from experiencing loss or trauma to spending time in a juvenile institution —11-19 year olds face some of the most pivotal moments of their lives; moments that can shape their entire story.
Shaping Our Story
We know how a pivotal moment can shape a story, because we’ve been through them ourselves. We also know that young people experiencing pivotal moments often feel over-looked and under-served, walking through their story without someone in their corner.
Unwavering Commitment
Since 1944, we’ve had an unwavering commitment to meet 11-19 year olds in pivotal moments, and to introduce them to the hope of Christ. From holding rallies with Billy Graham in the 40’s, to entering campuses to reach students in the 60’s, to now empowering community leaders to build meaningful relationships with young people everywhere—it’s our aim to walk with young people through their story, and to be the friend and mentor that we’ve longed for ourselves.
Uncovering God’s Story of Hope
When we welcome God into a pivotal moment, we invite Him to uncover His story of Hope in our lives, and to give life to our story. He is the life in all of our stories
Give Life to Your Story
3Story®
A way of life that guides followers of Jesus to be good news as they share The Good News.
3Story® is the phrase we use to describe how we live in relationship with God and others. We use three circles to represent these stories—God’s Story, my own story and the stories of young people. When the circles overlap, it means friendship is growing, trust is building, transformation is happening.
3Story® helps people who love Jesus stay tightly connected to Him so they might become good news as they talk about the Good News of God’s love. It’s a lifestyle we pursue. We want to be people who love like Jesus loves us, who serve as Jesus serves and who are consistently drawing near to God for the sake of young people.
We pursue 11-19 year olds who are walking through pivotal, story shaping moments; like navigating a new school, becoming a teen parent, spending time in a juvenile institution or simply enduring the culture of social media. Young people often feel marginalized. As we live 3Story® lives, we represent Jesus who is steady and trustworthy so that young people feel seen, heard and valued.
