FAQs for Committee

Please refer to Young Life's Statement of Faith.

Young Life has a Board of Trustees that is responsible for the mission's growth, health and direction, as well as supervising the Young Life president. Senior vice presidents, vice presidents and directors oversee public relations, human resources, camping, finances and specific ministry "divisions." Within each division, there are regional directors who oversee "regions" and then area directors who oversee smaller "areas." The local committee works with the area director to ensure the health and direction of the area.

Young Life is a non-profit organization and is completely funded through the donations of individuals, foundations and businesses. Find out more about ways to give.

Young Life committee members have four primary responsibilities: prayer, caring for staff and volunteers, promoting Young Life and financial support.

Local staff and volunteers desperately need prayer and support (meals, recreation, encouragement, etc.) in order for the ministry to thrive. The committee is the key component of this support structure.

Additionally, committee members take on the responsibility of promoting Young Life if their community and raising the local annual budget. This is accomplished mostly through relationships committee members have with people in the community. When committee members share their excitement for Young Life, their friends, co-workers and family are more motivated to contribute to the work of the area. Areas receive individual and corporate donations often as a result of these relationships and from events such as banquets and golf tournaments.

There is no specific protocol for committee member enrollment. Generally, new committee members are asked to join either by a current committee member or by the area director and are asked to make a minimum two-year commitment to serve. Contact your local Young Life office to learn more how they invite new members onto their committees.

Use the Locator to find the Young Life area nearest you.

A new Young Life area always begins with prayer. Assemble a group of like-minded men and women in your community and begin to pray that God will open the door to Young Life in your area. In addition to prayer, the first step is to contact the regional director who oversees the area of the country you live in. He or she will be able to walk with you toward reaching your goal. Use the Locator to find the regional office nearest you.

The first step is to contact the nearest Young Life area. Once you contact your local Young Life office, the staff will be able to help you find the best way to get your kids connected with the staff and leaders.

Young Life has 20 premier camps in operation in North and Central America. Adults are invited to come and enjoy these facilities and experience Young Life firsthand. Adult guest amenities are excellent and are designed to ensure the maximum in leisure and comfort. These rooms are available on weekends during the school year and for weeks during the summer. For more information or to check availability, contact your local Young Life office.

Yes! We do not let local committees flounder and fend for themselves. We have an extensive amount of resources and strategies to help you and your local area raise the funds to ensure that Young Life will thrive in your community for years to come. Please refer to the resources available through Young Life Development Services on the Staff, Leader and Committtee Resources Site. If you do not have an account, please contact your local staff person. He or she can give you access to the site.

There is extensive information for committees available on the Staff, Leader and Committee Resources Site. If you do not have an account, please contact your local staff person. He or she can give you access to the site.