This Easter season, Youth For Christ is releasing “Journey to the Edges,” a 10-day Easter devotional that invites each of us to take a fresh look at the Easter story — one that goes beyond familiar narratives and takes readers to The Edges of God’s story for humanity.
The devotional perfectly combines the mission and message of YFC, which for 80 years has reached young people with God’s love by walking alongside teens through pivotal moments in their lives. This mission compels YFC to seek out those on the fringe of society who are often overlooked and underserved.
“As we celebrate Easter, we hope you remember that Jesus came for those who are on the edges, often overlooked and left out,” said Jake Bland, YFC President and CEO. “His love is for everyone, and He calls us to share that love with others. Through 3Story®, we live out God’s story, share our own, and invite others into God’s story of hope, life, and new beginnings that Jesus offers. No matter where you are or what you’ve been through, you are never beyond God’s reach. Jesus brings hope, life, and transformation for all who want to receive it.”
The devotional utilizes YFC’s 3Story®, a comprehensive, holistic approach to ministry. The model uses three circles to represent three key stories: God’s Story, my own story and a student’s story. When the circles overlap, it means friendship is growing, trust is building and transformation is happening.
Each day, the devotional explores a theme that is universal, powerful and life-changing, including, “The Invitation to Hope,” “The Power of Forgiveness” and “The Resurrection: The Hope of a New Beginning.”
To view and download YFC’s 10-day Easter devotional, “Journey to the Edges,” click here.
Youth For Christ has been a leader in missional youth outreach for 80 years and is dedicated to uncovering God’s story of hope in the next generation that desperately needs it. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who then lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.
YFC chapters impact thousands of communities across the nation, seeking out and serving youth from all walks of life. Young people are silently struggling through a wide variety of challenging issues — and through the YFC ministry God empowers them and they see the living power of a loving God. YFC trains its leaders in a proven, relational ministry model called 3Story®, which encourages staff and volunteers to be good news while also sharing the stories of the Good News of Jesus. It involves building relationships through the ups and downs of everyday life to lead people to Christ.
YFC has been a pillar of missional ministry since 1944, when Dr. Billy Graham served as YFC’s first full-time staff member. Since then, Youth For Christ has continued to be both a rural and urban ministry on mission, and it is always about the message of Jesus. Youth For Christ USA has over 113 chapters that impact communities across America and is one of over 100 nations within Youth For Christ International.