Stress is part of the human experience. The myriad of methods we choose to deal with it are as well. Music, digital distractions, relationships, physical activity, nature, pets — these and many more are popular coping mechanisms among Generation Z.  While none of these began with this generation, what is unique to Generation Z is…

In our rapidly changing world, connecting with Generation Z can often feel like navigating uncharted waters. These young adults, born between 1997 and 2012, are growing up in a unique socio-cultural landscape shaped by technology, social media, and unprecedented global events.  As a result, understanding their feelings and emotions requires a thoughtful and empathetic approach….

In Young Life, we enter into the lives of kids. We meet them where they are — both physically and emotionally. Jesus did this first in the incarnation, when he entered the world he created and lived among his people. We, too, take an “incarnational” approach to ministry when we enter into the world of…

Earning the right to be heard often means hours, days, and late nights spent living with a teen, sharing in their joys and bearing their burdens. But, as scripture says, God’s plan is not a man’s plan, and oftentimes, things don’t work out the way we expect. I met Egor at one of our camps,…

“A MIRACLE BEYOND BELIEF” In 1950, while serving on work crew at Silver Cliff, Cy Burress and Jerry Kirk would often hike up the mountain behind camp to read the Bible and pray. On one such trip they saw another camp directly above them, the Round-Up Lodge for Boys. Jerry remembered what the sight of…

Young Life is surrounded by literally MILLIONS of adults. Our minds first go to our amazing volunteers and the staff in each community. However, the reality is that this is just scratching the surface. We have many professionals with jobs outside of direct ministry who are serving God daily with their talents, abilities, and passions…

“No one has ever cheered like this for RJ his entire life.” Kids long to be known. Kids long to be loved. Kids even long to be celebrated. When they sense they’re important – that they matter to those around them – they feel safe. And when they feel safe, they’re more likely to open…

Stress is unfortunately a normal and inevitable part of adolescence, but it might just be the worst it’s ever been for Generation Z. In The RELATE Project, we have found about a third of teens and young adults, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K., experience high levels of stress. This statistic is unsurprising considering…

Rediscovering our true identity as God’s children so we can guide our own Becoming a parent alters our identity. None of us come out the other side the same. You think of yourself differently, others see you differently — you have gained a new title. For some of us, our names seem to be erased…

Let’s face it, a lack of leaders is demoralizing. How many times have you thought, if we only had more leaders we could … Reach more kids at this school. Start a team to go to another school. Begin a new ministry like WyldLife. Or Capernaum. Or YoungLives. Or Young Life College. Or Young Life…

In his song, “Gather,” on the album of the same name, singer/songwriter and Young Life alum, Christopher Williams sings, To be known, to feel safe / To be honest and unafraid / To leave the past, run into hope / To find together we are not alone / I need you / You need me…

Life happens at the table. Eating a meal with others—whether elaborate or simple, fancy or ordinary—is one of the most human things we can do. Sharing a meal with a young person is one of the most Christ-like things we can do. So many beautiful moments in Jesus’ life happened at a table. He was,…