Allen county Young Life
P.O. Box 815
Lima, oh 45802
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
2008
Young Life Begins in lima
After reporting for the morning news and seeing first hand the horrible things happening to students in the city, Billi Dray stopped reporting and decided to begin Young Life in Lima City. To this day we have had leaders showing up for students at Lima Sr. High School.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
2022
Young life at shawnee
Our most recent update is the hiring of Patrick Taylor to serve as the Area Director. He is leading Young Life at Shawnee High School while developing the area.
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.
