Everything you need to know about the Young Life Church Partnership Program
In a Young Life Church Partnership, a local congregation hires a Young Life trained person who spends 70% of his or her time as the church’s youth director and 30% of his or her time in ministry to the community through Young Life. Church Partners participate in a training group two times a month.
Profile of a Church Partner
The typical candidate we place into a church partnership is a college graduate with two to four years of experience as a Young Life leader. The primary calling of a church partner is ministry with young people. The partner makes a three-year commitment to the position. More than 90% of our partners over the past 14 years have completed three years or more in their position.
Competencies we look for in making placements are, is the person 1) spiritually and personally healthy, 2) relational, 3) a good communicator, 4) initiative, 5) organized and manages time well, 6) a good listener 7) a team player. We interview candidates with respect to these specific competencies.
Meet our Church Partners
View a list of our current Young Life Church Partners in the region.
Church Partner Questionnaire
For churches pursuing a formal Church Partnership, please complete the following questionnaire.
Current Church Partner Openings
- Tabernacle Community Church in Grand Rapids / GRCity Young Life
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For more information about the WGLR Church Partnership Program, contact Steve Winkle (616-570-2286).