News & Stories
Looking Forward / Looking Back
Now that one leader has officially passed the baton to the next, we checked in with former Tacoma YFC Executive Director, Bobby Arkills, and new
Mentoring Teen Parents: Natasha’s Story
We’ve heard from Journey and Skye, two local teens navigating early motherhood. They bravely shared their stories, struggles, and joys in their own words. Now
EPISODE 5: The Mental Health of Teenagers
This episode we welcome Dr. Jeni Gregory, mental health therapist and long-time friend of YFC, to talk with us about teen mental health. She tackles
Navigating Teen Motherhood: Journey’s Story
We asked a few moms connected with Parent Life questions about their lives, what motherhood has taught them, and their hopes for the future. Filled
EPISODE 4: What’s Causing the Rise in Teen Suicide?
Long time youth ministry expert, Mark Schaufler, of MST Ministries joins us to tackle the difficult topic of teen suicide. In light of a dramatic
Navigating Teen Motherhood: Skye’s Story
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked a few moms connected with Parent Life to share about their lives, what motherhood has taught them, and
EPISODE 3: Keeping Teens Engaged in the Church
Join us as we welcome Reese Carlson, author and youth pastor, and Tim Smyth, Tacoma YFC Church Engagement Coordinator, to the show to discuss what
EPISODE 2: What Kids Really Need from Adults
This week we welcome two good friends and fellow youth ministry professionals, Ross Stewart and Katie Davis, of Young Life. We talk about the challenges
EPISODE 1: The Potential of This Generation
On the launch episode of this short run of “This Generation” podcast, our guests are Tim Chavira, Tacoma YFC Community Director, and Heide Maschhoff, Orting
What’s going on in Remann Hall?
After every school and ministry site had fully re-opened and online-only ministries were just memories, the Remann Hall volunteers were still hopping on Zoom calls,
Talking to Teens When Violence Happens
What is the reality we’re facing, where is the hope, and how do we come alongside young people in a way that opens the door
2022 in Review
There is a lot to be thankful. Take a look below at just a few of the highlights of 2022 with Tacoma YFC, from new
Meet Joey!
Introducing… Joey Joseph, the newest member of our team! Joey just started her role as Site Leader for Campus Life at Claudia Thomas Middle School
Meet Makeda!
INTRODUCING…..Makeda Johnson! We are welcoming our newest staff member to her role as Lincoln City Life Coordinator. You’ll find her in the Lincoln neighborhood in
Meet Bebhinn!
INTRODUCING…..Bebhinn Horrigan! We are welcoming our newest staff member to her role as Tacoma Parent Life Coordinator. You’ll find her in neighborhoods, on campuses, and
Seattle YFC is Hiring
Thank you for your interest! This position has been filled. Community Engagement & Administrative Coordinator We’re hiring! Would you like to be part of a
Belong, Grow, Serve
What is the Leader In Training program? Imagine with me, if you will, it is 7:30 on a Wednesday morning outside a middle school
The Power Of Belonging
According to Springtide Research Agency, 40% of 13 to 25-year-olds say they have no one to talk to; no one knows them well. Springtide also
WE’RE HIRING: Claudia Thomas Middle School Campus Life Site Leader
Thank you for your interest! This position has been filled. Do you love to build teams and develop them to make an impact in the
Youth Want Mentors
“You’re not late, I’m really early,” Aria* said. “I just thought that if there was a chance I could meet my mentor and get started
