We are a region of Young Life that covers the western half of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We have 121 active ministries in 18 of the 31 counties in the region. It is our vision to have Young Life in every county in the region by the end of 2030!

Throughout the Western Great Lakes Region, God’s Spirit is at work pursuing kids every day through the love of volunteer leaders.

Currently, there are…

  • 10,575 kids known by name in the region
  • 669 volunteer leaders
  • 121 Young Life ministries throughout the region
  • 80 (full & part-time) Young Life staff
  • 6 Church Partners
  • 5 Student Staff
  • During the 2022-2023 school year, 1,776 kids & leaders attended a weekend outreach camp.
  • In the summer of 2022, 938 kids & leaders were able to go to summer camp.