What is Young Life?

at a Glance

YL

Young Life doesn't start with a program. It starts with an adult who is concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight - they take time, patience, trust, and consistency. We believe in the power of presence. Kids are dramatically influenced when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning, and purpose. We believe in loving kids regardless of their response. ​ ​

Leaders

Young Life wouldn't be Young Life without volunteer leaders going out into the world of kids and creating meaningful relationships. We have top notch leaders in this community who right this very minute are telling teens that they matter. Keep yours eyes peeled, Young Life leaders are out there. ​

Club

A Party with a purpose! At Young Life club, we strive to give kids the best night of their week. We do this by welcoming all kids with a smile and calling them by name, we create spaces were they get to be themselves, and we surprise them with the joy of just being a kid for the night. At the end of the night a leader stands up and shares about Jesus in words that teenagers can understand.

Camp

"The best week of your life!" We're not kidding. We take kids on week long trips to some of the most beautiful properties you've ever seen! Adventure, friendship, laughter, excellence, big cookies, and the greatest love story ever told.

Mike Keller

Area Director

701.425.8674

ylmikekeller@gmail.com

Medora Sletten lauf

Assoc. Area Director

701.400.4403

medora.sletten@gmail.com

Kaye Otteson

Committee Chair and Young Lives Coordinator

701.527.2439

kaye@otteson.net

Chelsey Gravseth

Teacher Staff

701.471.5574

cgravseth@gmail.com

Sara Bohrer

Capernaum Coordinator

701.400.5997

sara_bohrer@bismarckschools.org

Bismarck-Mandan Young Life

505 E Main Ave, Suite 50, Bismarck, ND 58501

 

 

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