To those of you who are already champions for Youth for Christ, we thank you sincerely and deeply for investing in young people. If you haven’t yet considered being a part of our ministry, we welcome you to explore the many ways to serve in your own backyard!
“I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit — fruit that will last.”
So if you ' re feeling called to do something new and significant with your life, consider reaching out to kids who need Jesus. You may be surprised at just how much difference you can make.
Tia
Our volunteers and supporters are truly missionaries, making a lasting difference in teens' lives every day by sharing the Good News of Jesus. Our volunteers consistently tell us that their service is as much a blessing to them, as it is to our youth. Whether they are sharing their financial gifts, mentoring a teen or playing a fun game with a small group, our partners are champions who are lifting up the next generation.
Tia Diaz-Balart Executive Director
Have you ever considered how your life might be different if someone had invested in you when you were young? Youth for Christ knows the difference one adult makes. I want to invite you to make a lasting impact in the life of a young person. When we invest in young people, we ' re investing in the future.
OUR OWN BACKYARDS John 15:16
One boy was antagonistic about God all week. On the final day, he stood up and shared with the entire camp that he had encountered God during the week.
Camp is one of the most memorable and transformational times for many youth, and this summer was no exception. Here are a few highlights.
A young man opened up about domestic violence at home. He is safe now but had been keeping the pain a secret. With his cabin small group, he shared through his tears, “I’ve never told anyone about this before.”
One of our youth has struggled with self harm and experienced real freedom this year through her relationship with Jesus. A camp leader asked if she would reach out to a girl struggling with similar issues. Our Miami girl felt empowered and valued by being asked for input; she wrote a letter to encourage the girl and assured her that she wasn’t alone.
Camp is only possible with hundreds of donors, volunteers, and prayer supporters. Thank YOU for making this life changing week possible.
A young lady, who is still learning English, came to camp with us. She was able to open up with another leader about struggles at home. By the end of camp week she decided to say ' yes ' to a relationship with Jesus!
Kids Trust Christ at Camp
By Jules Altidor
Chris Miller started off in the City Life KIX program in West Homestead about 11 years ago. He was a troubled teenager, but at KIX, he encountered the love of Jesus. Staff and volunteers discipled him, and he completely turned his life around. He began to show up every day and always said that he would come back and serve.
PAYING IT FORWARD
Today, Chris is a family man with a wife and 3 beautiful children, a leader at his church, and a volunteer for City Life and Campus Life. He has been building relationships with kids, helping run programs, and connecting Youth for Christ with other like minded people in West Homestead.
Chris was once an atheist and lost, but Youth for Christ helped him meet Jesus and turn his life around. Because of the love Chris received, he is a better father, friend, and minister of the Gospel throughout the city!
Together, George and Marilyn Brown are a formidable team for Miami Youth for Christ. We are privileged and honored to have them serving with us.
GEORGE BROWN - CHAMPION FOR CHRIST
Right alongside George is his loving wife, Marilyn, who he says “has been involved from the very beginning in seeking to win young people for Christ." Marilyn is an award winning photographer who specializes in black and white images of The Florida Everglades, America’s West, and historic scenes throughout South Florida.
“It was in 1993,” he said, “when Jack McClellan a member of my church at Old Cutler Presbyterian, and a board member at Miami Youth for Christ, told me that ‘life would really matter’ if I got involved.”
Serves over 3,000 youth annually Runs 33 programs weekly at 21 sites Partners with 52 churches and organizations Trains 150 church youth leaders & volunteers in small groups Mobilizes 34 staff and 83 volunteers Raises an annual budget of $2.2m
We are so blessed by the great selflessness and leadership of George Brown. A long time board member and former chairman of Miami Youth for Christ’s Board of Directors, George recently shared some insights as to why and how he got involved with Miami Youth for Christ.
Youth for Christ Miami
Fast forward 29 years and George, now retired from The Green Companies, says, “I stay involved because I don’t know any organization that seeks so ardently to save young people. Being involved has helped my Christian walk stay exciting because of all the new ways we try to reach children.”
Youth for Christ Miami serves over 3,000 students each year through five major programs:
City Life KIX is a neighborhood outreach low income, high crime neighborhoo providing holistic care to students & th families.
Catalyst is a cutting edge ministry dedicated to reaching youth in the Hip hop culture through the four sub-cultures of Hiphop: emcees, breakers, graffiti writers and DJ's.
Campus Life provides creative on campus programs to help students live a balanced life physically, emotionally, intellectually & spiritually.
CITY LIFE KIX
CAMPUS LIFE
Ministries
JUVENILE JUSTICE
CATALYST
Juvenile Justice Outreach ministers to young people who are incarcerated, in foster care, or on probation through weekly visits & mentoring.
We Believe in You(th) week is a movement to unite our communities around the truth that we believe in our youth.
We take the mandates of Jesus very seriously...."love thy neighbor" and " go nto all the world!" Please join us in praying for the teens in our communities, encouraging them hrough your words, and financially supporting the mission of Youth for Christ!
Please consider being a matching donor o help us maximize giving during WE BELIEVE IN YOU(TH) week.
Help us prepare to launch this special week from Nov. 15-19, 2022 Learn more at www.miamiyfc.com/you
YOUR GIFT GIVES
WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS
As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
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