Statements
Mission
Young Life introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith. Young Life believes every kid deserves the right to hear & experience life to full!
Young Life leaders go where kids are! We are compelled to model the way of Jesus in the lives of young people, to develop as leaders, to inspire volunteers and to go as a diverse community on mission - resulting in more adolescents known by name, and in more kids knowing Jesus and discovering their Kingdom purpose.
Background
Since 1941 Young Life has been making a difference in the lives of teenagers. Young Life is active in all 50 states and in 100+ foreign countries, reaching an estimated 2 million teenagers annually. In just one year more than 200,000 kids go to YL camp.
Young Life leaders have been building relationships with kids for over 50 years in Nashville! Nashville YL was established in 1968.
Our values are:
1. The Gospel - Living according to and communicating the whole gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Scripture - Acting under the authority of Scripture and relying on the Holy Spirit to empower our ministry.
3. All Kids - Reaching adolescents of every ability and all economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds through innovative approaches.
4. Ecumenical - Collaborating with followers of Christ from various traditions and local churches worldwide.
5. Diversity - Welcoming those whom God calls to our mission - men and women of all ethnicities and abilities who are committed to the common purpose.
6. Health - Encouraging our staff and volunteers in their personal and spiritual health so we may minister out of a consistent and growing relationship with Christ and His followers.
7. Stewardship - Observing the highest standards of stewardship of all the resources placed in our trust.
Our methods:
1. Praying for young people.
2. Going where kids are and building personal relationships with them.
3. Earning the right to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
4. Providing fun, adventurous, life-changing and skill-building experiences.
5. Inviting kids to personally respond to the good news and walking in friendship with them regardless of their response.
6. Preparing kids for a lifelong relationship with Christ and a love for His Word, His mission and the local church.
7. Working in community alongside like-minded adults (volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff)
Impact
Young Life leaders go where kids are!
Total Clubs: 13 Total Ministries: 26
YoungLife at Public High Schools: Overton, Hillsboro, Stratford, Glencliff, Valor
Private: MBA, Harpeth Hall, FRA, CPA, Ensworth
Wyldlife (Middle School): FRA, CPA, Ensworth, MBA/Harpeth Hall
Capernaum (kids with disabilities): various schools
YoungLives (teenage mothers) at Stratford, Overton, Maplewood, Glencliff, Antioch, LEAD Academy
YoungLife College: Belmont, Vanderbilt, Lipscomb, Tennessee State
24 Staff: 14 Full time & 5 Part time
130 Volunteer Leaders: 35 College students from Vanderbilt, Belmont, and Lipscomb and 90 Career leaders and 5 High School Seniors as WyldLife leaders.
Kids served/kids we have relationships on a weekly basis: 2200
Kids that come to weekly clubs: 450
Kids in campaigners (small group Bible studies): 200
Kids to weekend camp last year: 500
Kids to summer camp last year: 150
Needs
Your gifts will go directly to supporting our ministry as we're determined to keep telling more and more of teenagers about God's great love for them.
Service Categories |
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| Primary Category: | Religion- Related - Christianity |
| Secondary Category: | Youth Development - Youth Development NEC |
| Tertiary Category: | Human Services - Children's and Youth Services |
Areas Served
Total Clubs: 13 Total Ministries: 26
YoungLife at Public High Schools: Overton, Hillsboro, Stratford, Glencliff, Valor
Private: MBA, Harpeth Hall, FRA, CPA, Ensworth
Wyldlife (Middle School): FRA, CPA, Ensworth, MBA/Harpeth Hall
Capernaum (kids with disabilities): various schools
YoungLives (teenage mothers) at Stratford, Overton, Maplewood, Glencliff, Antioch, LEAD Academy
YoungLife College: Belmont, Vanderbilt, Lipscomb, Tennessee State
| TN - Davidson |
