Young Life’s Western Great Lakes Region is pleased to introduce another new staff member: Bryan Jackson, church partner at First CRC of Grand Haven. Let’s take a moment to get to know Bryan and welcome him into this new role. (Note: If you’re curious about what the Young Life church partnership program is all about, we’ve written more about it here.)
Bryan grew up in Kalamazoo, MI. After high school he attended Michigan State for two years and then moved on to Grand Valley State University where he graduated in 2014.
While at GVSU, Bryan was introduced to Young Life. For the past three years he has served as a volunteer leader and team leader at Hudsonville High School. What Bryan appreciates most about Young Life’s ministry is that “rather than creating something and inviting kids to it, we get to go into kids worlds and then create something that will help them best encounter Jesus.”
In addition to his involvement with Young Life, Bryan has worked for many summers as a counselor and coordinator at Camp Geneva in Holland. Camp Geneva’s Executive Director Kevin VanderKlok had this to say: “I have much admiration and respect for Bryan. He’s wildly gifted, but nothing stands out more than his desire to pour Christ’s love into young people. I’ve seen it first hand in his various roles at Camp Geneva. I am stoked that he is serving with Young Life. As a former YL leader myself, I know he’ll do great work!”
In addition to hanging out with young people, Bryan has some notable hobbies. He enjoys learning as many instruments as possible, playing baseball and doing stand-up comedy.
When asked about his dreams and goals for Young Life in Grand Haven, Bryan responded: “I’m excited to reintroduce the ministry of Young Life to the community of Grand Haven. My dream is that Jesus would use me and members of the community to reveal his presence to students at Grand Haven High and that many of them would come to embrace a lifestyle that reflects a truth far bigger than just themselves.”
Please join us in welcoming Bryan to this position and pray for him and for Young Life in Grand Haven to grow and thrive!
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