What is relational evangelism?
3Story® is the phrase we use to describe how we live in relationship with God and others. We use three circles (our logo) to represent these stories—God’s Story, my own story, and the stories of young people. When the circles overlap, it means friendship is growing, trust is building, and transformation is happening. Evangelism can […]
Every kid deserves a grown-up they can trust.
At 18 years old and five months pregnant, Mia has been on her own since she was 13. Her midwife connected her to Bebhinn Horrigan, Tacoma YFC Parent Life Coordinator. Mia couldn’t look Bebhinn in the eye the first time they met for coffee. She let Bebhinn know it had nothing to do with her, […]
Power of Presence
Did you know that the average American teenager spends 3 hours a day on social media? That’s longer than most picture-length films nowadays. If you are wondering, that equates to 21 hours in one week and a grand whopping total of 7,644 hours a year spent on social media. Might as well even throw […]
WE’RE HIRING: Development Director
Thank you for your interest. This position has been filled. Do you love to help leaders make an impact in the lives of youth? Would you like to work on a faith-filled, passionate team where every day is different and full of a variety of people and activities? Then we would love to meet you! […]
What Happens at Camp Doesn’t Stay at Camp
If you were about to spend several nights in a cabin containing kids with suspicious sock-changing standards and little desire to make the walk to the showers, what would be on your mind? How much extra deodorant should you pack for them? Are you praying for heaps of extra patience and maybe acute onset nose […]
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 Executive Director, Chad Isenhart. They shared highlights and lessons from the past, as well as their hopes and direction for the future. Bobby, when you look back on your […]
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 questions like: What does good mental health look like? What are warning signs that something is going on with my teen’s mental health? How do these questions about mental health […]
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 increase in teen suicide and suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts, wishes, preoccupation or ideas), Mark helps unpack some causes for why this is happening in young people today, what to look […]
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 it looks like to keep teens engaged in the church and growing in their faith. Reese is the author of the new book, Church Doesn’t End with Z: Why Gen Z […]
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 for healing and connection to Jesus? The topic of violence can be heavy to discuss, let alone think about. Yet, it is a reality we live in. Are you […]
