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7120 Old Seward Hwy Ste 201
Anchorage, AK 99518-2289
Phone: (907) 562-6646
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October 06, 2008    
Making a Difference to Kids

Young Life is active in various high schools and middle schools in the area. Young Life is making a difference in kids lives.

Here's an example of how Young Life is reaching kids: John regularly attends basketball practice at the high school where he is a Young Life leader. At first, John did not know the young men on the basketball team, but after weeks of watching practice he began to get to know who they were and exchanged a few short conversations with some of the players. One day, one of the players approached John. "You come to watch us practice a lot don't you?" the young man asked John. "Yes, I do," John said. "That's cool," the young man said. "No one does that."

What Does Young Life Look Like?

Club - a weekly outreach meeting that features music, crazy skits and games, and a Gospel message.  It may not sound that exciting, but believe us when we say Young Life knows how to have fun!

Campaigners - the discipling aspect of our ministry, Campaigners is a weekly Bible study groups in which kids meet with their peers and their leader to grow deeper in their faith. 
 
Contact Work - time that volunteer leaders spend "going where kids are" - for example, football games, the high school, or the mall - in order to meet kids and build relationships.

Committee - a group of adults who support Young Life and volunteer their time to make sure the ministry is healthy.  They pray for the ministry and work on many projects, such as publicity and fundraising.

Camp - Young Life camps are resorts for teenagers.  At camp, kids get a chance to experience fun and adventure, as well as hear the truth of Jesus Christ in an atmosphere free from the everyday pressures of their normal lives.
 
And one other C that is a vital component of our work- churches.
In Young Life, we want to walk alongside kids in their entire faith journey, from before they knew Christ to helping them grow in their faith.  We believe that students must get plugged into a local church so they can experience the Body of Christ for a lifetime.