YOUTHFORCHRIST

ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013

In his 2005 book, “The World is Flat,” New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, concluded that one of the primary measures of a culture or organization is whether or not it has “more memories than dreams or more dreams than memories.”

In light of Youth For Christ’s recent celebration of 70 years in ministry, we have a solid inventory of memories. There are strong and miraculous stories of God’s power that tell an important tale of courage, sacrifice and faithfulness. But in their healthiest context, these memories serve as a platform and not a destination. They are a reliable foundation from which dreams can be launched.

These are not glamorous or elaborate dreams; they are dreams of transformation and hope and life. They are dreams that expose our complete dependence on the power of God. They are dreams that ultimately shine the brightest light on the glory and grace of our King.

The indelible mark of Jesus has been written on the hearts of thousands of young people because authen-tic Christ-sharing relationships have pulled back the curtain on God’s amazing love.

On middle and high school campuses where fear, loneliness, self-de-struction, and addictions invade with unrestrained contempt; the hope of Jesus is stronger.

In juvenile detention centers where sin is publicly exposed; the grace of Jesus is unconfined.

Throughout urban neighborhoods where distinctiveness is often defined by unhealthy affiliations; Jesus provides a new identity.

Children giving birth to children does not permanently destroy the pres-ent or the future for a young person; Jesus the Christ was forsaken for the forsaken; He was broken for the broken; He was ransomed to set us free. It is through Jesus that we offer life to the stories of young people. New life.

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

GIVE LIFE TO YOUR STORY

Dan WolgemuthPresident/CEO

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

Our focus as a movement is on multiplying fruitful and sustainable ministry sites across the nation and around the world. We believe there are five essentials to establishing Ministry Sites.

Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institu-tions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus. We are rural and urban and we are always about the message of Jesus.

The “mission statement” above is important, but not as important as the words of Jesus. In the waning moments of His earthly ministry, Jesus found a teaching moment with the twelve disci-ples, and He utilized every word when He said…

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 ESV

This job description not only highlights the op-erating model of Jesus; it also illuminates our passion in Youth For Christ. We wholeheartedly embrace the “and” of Mark 10:45. Jesus came to serve and to deliver the message of transfor-mation. He came to embrace and to liberate. “And” builds the bridge between two funda-mental realities. It connects a call to action with an eternal perspective.

In Youth For Christ, our passion is to minister in the name of Jesus. When we do that, we choose to walk across the very same bridge that Jesus used; the “and” bridge between Christian ser-vice and the message of Christ’s sacrifice.

OUR MISSION

During 2013 I was privileged to accept the role as Chair of the Youth For Christ National Board. I am humbled by this opportunity.I want you to know there’s a reason I said yes. There’s a reason I’ve been involved locally and nationally with Youth For Christ for many years. There’s a reason I lean in with enthusiasm and hope. Quite simply that reason is because our mission embraces the call of Jesus to love in His name; to serve with His passion; and to live in His grace. This is the story that we tell in our annual report, and for this story and His great gift, we give thanks to God.

VolunteerFind a YFC ministry near you, and ask them about volunteering with Youth For Christ. If you don’t have a YFC office near you, contact us to start a YFC in you community.

GiveYour financial gifts keep the mission moving forward, and are tax-deductible. You can give online here, www.yfc.net/give

Join YFC StaffWe have employment opportunities with YFC across the coun-try and around the world. If you’re interested in becoming a missionary with YFC either in the US or another country, contact worldinfo@yfc.net. Learn more about mission op-portunities at: YFC Military and YFC World Outreach.

If you’re interested in becoming a missionary with YFC either in the USA or another country contact worldinfo@yfc.net at YFC Missionary Deployment.

To Get involved visit: www.yfc.net/getinvolved/

FROM OUR CHAIRPERSON

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

“Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus.”

Nationally they are engaged...

113,505 authentic Christ-sharing relationships with lost kids. Then what?

Through 2,021 ministry sitesWith 22,830 leaders

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17,243 became new followers16,597 connected with local churches8,858 seek to influence their friends for Christ

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These figures are a compilation of statistics reported on Annual Ministry Reviews,with 184 Youth for Christ programs reporting. They are a close approximationbut not absolute totals.

The eternal value of reaching young people for Christ cannot be measured; however, these numbers allow us to celebrate what God is doing across the country.

2014 FINANCIAL STATUSYOUTH FOR CHRIST NATIONWIDE FINANCIALS

YOUTH FOR CHRIST/USA, INC. AUDITED FINANCIALSBALANCE SHEET

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Accounts PayableAccrued LiabilitiesOther LiabilitiesTotalUnrestricted Net AssetsRestricted Net AssetsTotal

Ministry ProgramsG&AFundraisingTotalChange in Net Assets

Cash & Equivalent ReceivablesProperty and InvestmentTotal

ContributionsService IncomeOther IncomeTotal

YFC/National Service Center and Area OfficesLocal Ministry CentersTotal

229,321 1,394,549

136,212 1,760,082 6,028,671 1,697,130 7,725,801

11,981,960 2,053,515

952,493 14,987,968

723,857

4,894,148 496,887

4,094,848 9,485,883

10,126,640 5,029,732

555,453 15,711,825

15,711,825 61,900,000 77,611,825

Income

Assets

Support in Revenue

Thank you for your investment

Liabilities

Expenses

Expenses 14,987,968 60,571,731 75,559,699

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YOUTHFORCHRIST

Tacoma, WAColumbus, OHNew Hope, PABakersfield, CAKalamazoo, MIStroudsburg, PALansing, MIFindlay, OHSan Antonio, TXFt. Wayne, INKankakee, ILIndianapolis, INMelbourne, FLAuburn, ALPoulsbo, WASeattle, WADenver, CO

Bobby ArkillsScott ArnoldLynn BreenHolly Culhane, Vice-ChairJim DeKruyterJohn Frailey (emeritus)Jerry Granger (emeritus)Sherri Haushalter, ChairGilbert HernandezTravis HoldmanBarry HuebnerAli KingBud MoellerHoward PorterJean Sherrard (emeritus)Bill SwayneDan Wolgemuth, President

Ryan AllenSeth BakerRoyal BenjaminJake BlandDebi McCuskerDarrin MillerDave RamseyerDave RahnTim SkrivanDon TalleyJune ThompsonSean WallingerCheryl WellsDan Wolgemuth

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