About Youth For Christ of East Central Illinois

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About Youth For Christ

Our Vision

The vision of Youth for Christ is, as part of the body of Christ, to see every young person in every people group in every nation have the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and to become a part of a local church.

Our Mission

YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the World of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.

Our FIVE Essentials:

1. Widespread Prayer

We deliberately engage lots of Christians to intercede on behalf of the ministry site.

2. Loving Relationships

We consistently pursue lost kids & engage them in life-long relationships with Jesus.

Seeker-involving
Whole-person focus
Disciple-making

3. Faithful Bible Teaching

We accurately handle Biblical truth, regularly coaching kids to apply it in their lives.

Competent preparation
Relevant presentation

4. Collaborative Community Strategy

We intentionally work together with local churches, agencies and other partners to provide sustainable youth and family ministry.

5. Adults Who Empower

We strategically develop leaders to reach young people from every people group.

Exemplify godly lifestyles
Model cultural competence
Nurture indigenous leadership