Did You Know?
WyldLife doesn’t have an official anniversary date. As early as the 1970s, some leaders started “Younger Life” to teach high school Campaigners kids how to share their faith. In some urban settings, staff saw that younger kids were facing tremendous challenges, so they started clubs just for them. Staff learned that middle school kids can, and do, respond to the gospel, and by the late 1990s, the ministry had a name: WyldLife.
In 2000, mission leadership announced that Young Life would now be equally committed to both middle school and high school ministry. Today, there are 1,706 WyldLife ministries in 739 areas in the United States. WyldLife leaders adapt ministry to meet the unique needs of early adolescents, knowing that younger kids are more open and in need of caring adults who can tell them that God loves them. Areas with WyldLife have the opportunity to disciple kids for seven years, watching God develop them into kingdom-minded young adults.
Why is WyldLife so important? Staff, leaders, parents, and kids answer that question in this short video.
How much do you know about WyldLife? Test your knowledge here.
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