Jesus shared the Gospel through story, so we share and listen to stories—to every story
YFC is a Christian movement, with over 140 chapters across the country.
YFC pursues young people who often feel overlooked, to build relationships at pivotal moments.
YFC partners with local church and like-minded organizations to reach young people.
We believe the Gospel comes to life in the overlap of God’s story, our story, and a young person's story.
Who we are
Since 1978, Central Coast YFC has been communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to teenagers in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties, and is a chartered chapter of Youth For Christ, U.S.A. Many alumni will see YFC and Campus Life as synonymous.
History
Youth For Christ began as a movement in 1944 before it became an organization. Rally’s began in cities across the nation. Estimates of a million young people involved in it’s first few years are sited in newspaper articles across the country. YFC spread internationally as well. As the organization formed, Billy Graham became the first full time employee of YFC. The phrase, “Anchored to the Rock, geared to the times,” was coined early on.
Anchored to the Rock, YFC moved to more relationally based bible clubs and eventually Campus Life clubs that focused on unsaved youth.
On the Central Coast, YFC made a transition to equipping, mobilizing and encouraging students to do ministry in 1993 as local church youth ministries were flourishing. Our desire is to walk alongside the church as a part of The Church, helping Christians invite their friends to follow Jesus with them. This ministry became known as HomeFront Missions and was adopted by YFC USA as a National Ministry in 2007. Nationally, this ministry is now called YFC Core™.
CCYFC is recognized working in our communities in various venues including Juvinile Justice Ministries, Youth Ministry Networks and coaching student led Equal Access Clubs on campuses to name a few.
Accountability
We are governed by a local Board of Directors who are committed to meeting the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of youth. Extended accountability to our mission is also achieved through our written reports and the observation of local Church Pastors and Missions committees.
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