Update North Star Region
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
2022-23 Region
Ministry Presence Active Areas Full-Time Staff Part-Time Staff Volunteers Average Campaigners Average Club Kids Kids Known By Name 24 53 Ministries 33 26 Young Life 31 14 WyldLife 8 Capernaum 5 Other 352 300+ 1,100+ 8,000+
KIDS
KIDS TODAY
TODAY ARE HURTING If you meet a group of ten teenagers, research indicates: Young Life leaders, staff, and volunteers are needed desperately in our communities! 3 feel persistently sad or hopeless 2 suffered from at least one major depressive episode in the past year 3 feel they have been treated badly at school because of their ethnicity 5 experienced emotional abuse in the home 1 reported physical abuse in the home 7 want an older adult to help them! Sources: Center for Disease Control and Prevention Barna Research and Survey
Budgeted Expenses: $500,000 What is the money going toward? Funding Goal: $550,000 Where does the support come from? $240,000 Compensation/ Benefits $80,000 Leadership Training $65,000 Support Services $65,000 Strategic Initiatives $50,000 Jubilee Fund $280,000 Regional Services $200,000 Personal Fundraising $50,000 Conferences & Events $20,000 National Leadership Fund 2022-2023 Funding Goal $550,000
WHERE WE SERVE 1. Minneapolis 2. Edina 3. Northern Twin Cities 4. Woodbury 5. White Bear Lake - Mahtomedi 6. St. Croix Valley 7. Red Wing 8. Steele County 9. Richfield 10. Bloomington 11. Rochester 12. St. Paul 13. Minnesota Valley 14. Northern Dakota County 15. Capernaum Minneapolis 16. Scott County 17. Great River 18. Minnehaha Academy 19. Northwest Twin Cities 20. Southwest Twin Cities 21. Mankato 22. YL College 23. St. Louis Park 24. Centennial MINNESOTA Active Area / Ministry Developing Area 12
Key Areas of Focus Hire to reflect our communities’ Diversity Expand Training across staff cohorts LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECT MINISTRY Invest in the cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul Grow future leaders through YL College Increase access to Capernaum ministry MISSION SUPPORT Invest in resourcing local Committees Recruit and develop a Regional Board
Young Life Operations & Strategic Initiatives Team
NORTH STAR TEAM
(L to R) Andy Swanda, Regional Director, Jamie Fredrickson, Regional Trainer Hope Smith, Minneapolis Metro Director, Tasha Myrah, Regional Administrator Kevin Thomas, Area Developer
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Financial Support giving.younglife.org/northstar Learn More Young Life North Star Region 7240 Metro Blvd # 3 Minneapolis, MN 55439 Andy Swanda, Regional Director aswanda@ylnorthstar.org 952-457-4547
