You Were Made For This.

Greater Grand Rapids

OUR MISSION:

LIFE TO THE FULL!

Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ & helping them grow in their faith.

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Who We Are

at a Glance

85,500

MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE-AGED KIDS

There are over 85,500 middle school, high school and college-aged kids living in Kent County. Connect with us so together we can reach them all.

8

Active Young Life Ministries

There are currently eight (8) active Young Life areas in Greater Grand Rapids: Forest Hills, Northwest Grand Rapids, Central Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids SouthWest, Grand Rapids City, Rockford, Kentwood, and Grand Rapids Center. For a full list of ministries, visit our Find Us​ page. You can view a list of potential new ministries, on our prayer map.

53 Years

Of Young Life Ministry

Young Life has been active in Greater Grand Rapids for 53 years.

1,102

Kids involved weekly

Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. This year, over 1,000 kids were involved every week in Greater Grand Rapids.

Where To Find Us

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.