Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
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.
WyldLife @ SRMS
Laura Polston - TEAM lead, Joe and christina byrum, paul and faith dick, steven alley, emma branch, genesis prater,
WyldLife @ SSK-8
greg cruey, paula hale, debbie king, and helpers
Young Life @ RVHS
Paul Dick - Team lead, Laura Polson, Faith Dick, sam dudgeon, genesis prater, emma branch
Young Life @ MVHS
Randall rowe -team lead, Marlee Rowe, chris and celia coleman coleman, Raven Gibson
WyldLife @ MVMS
shannon pace Team lead + dylan smith, Kiffer cogdill, colby ratliff, raven gibson, dawn parkhurst, meg dash, Kelly bell
Committee
Amanda and aaron roberts, tate dudgeon, sheila matney, ruth brown
Staff
Paul dick, AREA DIRECTOR
Faith Dick, Administrator
Laura Polston, teacher-staff
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.
