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Young Life Europe. Every Kid, Everywhere, for Eternity! . Every kid in Europe will have the opportunity to meet Jesus and follow Him. Vision . Mission . Begin a high-impact incarnational ministry designed for the adolescent culture in every European country. We do this by:
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Young Life Europe Every Kid, Everywhere, for Eternity!
Every kid in Europe will have the opportunity to meet Jesus and follow Him Vision
Mission Begin a high-impact incarnational ministry designed for the adolescent culture in every European country We do this by: • Entering the world of adolescents • Winning the right to be heard • Sharing experiences that are fun, adventurous and life-changing • Proclaiming the message of Christ individually and corporately • Loving adolescents unconditionally with no strings attached • Encouraging, equipping and challenging kids in their newfound faith • Connecting kids to the body of Christ • Introducing kids to the local church Being Jesus with skin on
Europe covers 3% of the world’s landmassand has 7% of the world’s population. In central and eastern Europe, 25% of young people are unemployed. The Christian population has a .44% negative growth rate and only 2.8% of European Christians are considered evangelical. Younger Europeans have left their Judeo-Christian heritage to New Age thinking, relative truth, reincarnation and the occult. Islam has become the second religion of Europe. The vast majority of Czechs consider themselves atheists. Europe is a “post-Christian” society. State of Europe Europe is the front line where the West meets the East Source: Operation World: 21st century edition and CIA: The World Factbook
Young Life Europe is reaching out to: Europeans International middle school and high school students University students Exchange students through Amicus Ministries
Bulgaria and Macedonia Case Study Bulgaria 1st European International School service project in Bulgaria Multiple service projects to establish credibility and build relationships Started training over 15 Bulgarian leaders in Bulgaria Launched two clubs and held first summer camp 2nd summer camp with 65 kids and 45 of them decided to follow Christ! Launching 3rd club!
Bulgaria and Macedonia Case Study Macedonia 1st European International School service project in Macedonia Bulgarian leaders assist withservice projects to help start ministry in Macedonia and share experiences with potential leaders Started training over 20 Macedonian leaders in Macedonia and Bulgarian leaders help with training Macedonian leaders bring 17 kids to camp in Bulgaria and all 17 decide to follow Christ!
Targeted Countries • Hungary • Serbia • Slovakia Greece Croatia Austria
Ministry Statistics The ministry is growing with a focus on recruiting European leaders, increasing our contact work with kids, and discipleship
Launch ministry in a new country Hire and train European staff Support Developing Global Leaders Send European kids to camp What can your investment do?