Who We Are
at a Glance
2001
Young Life 'officially' begins in the auburn-opelika area
In 2001, Jim Akin was hired to be the first full time Area Director in our area. However, Young Life ministry did not start with the hiring of Jim. During the previous five years, Auburn University students, being supervised by the Young Life staff in Columbus, Georgia, were trained and served as Young Life leaders at Glenwood Academy and Smiths Station High School where they sought to introduce teenagers to Jesus Christ.
170+
number of volunteer leaders reaching out to kids in our area
Over 170 volunteer Leaders are currently reaching out to kids in our area, doing ministry at 11 local high schools and middle schools, as well as newer Young Life College and Capernaum ministries being started and developed. Each leader spends 6-10 hours each week in the world of kids, which means 1,800 hours/week, 7,200 hours/month, 64,800 hours/year in the world of kids with the hope they hear and believe in a God who loves them beyond anything they could ever imagine.
14,281
the number of middle school and high school students in our area
Each one of those teenagers has the right to hear the news about Jesus Christ and the great love He has for each of them. Currently, 11 schools in our area have Young Life ministry, reaching out to 10,210 teenagers. Over the next five years, our vision and hope is to begin Young Life in surrounding schools to be able to reach the remaining 4,071 kids.
500+
KIDS INVOLVED in OUR AREA
Since, 1995, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In the 2021-22 year, around 500 kids were involved every week in our area.
Volunteers
committee
Young Life Committee
Contact:
Biff Woodruff, Committee Chair
Committee is the foundation for Young Life in a local area. Oftentimes, new Young Life clubs start because of the interest and awareness created by the committee. We also welcome the involvement of adult Young Life alumni, whose enthusiasm about their Young Life experiences is valuable to a committee. If you are interested in serving as a part of our committee, please contact our Young Life office.
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
