City Life is a relational, community-based ministry aimed at serving under-resourced neighborhoods and developing young people into emerging leaders who lead where they live. It focuses on five areas of growth, all within the context of relational ministry: Spiritual, Educational, Economical, Social, and Interpersonal. As a result, young people are able to learn and practice basic life skills. They grow in their knowledge and understanding of Biblical truths. They achieve stronger academic success. They become positive influences among their peers and in their community. And they begin to cultivate a lifestyle of Godly stewardship.
Campus Life helps reach high schoolers and middle schoolers in their own environment. Every week, we engage hundreds of young people at schools all over Eastern Iowa. Campus Life blends the formation of healthy relationships with Biblical literacy to help students make sound choices. Our goal is to help establish a solid foundation for their young lives and empower them to positively impact their schools. As with all Youth For Christ outreaches, Campus Life seeks to make and grow life-long followers of Jesus Christ.
Our Juvenile Justice Ministry aims to come alongside young people in their journey with Jesus, attending to the emotional, mental, and spiritual needs each has. We work to build genuine relationships that are sustained through ongoing interaction and encouragement, offering support as they navigate the different pillars of the juvenile justice system. We believe it's during moments of crisis that many of our justice-involved youth are most open to uncovering God’s story of hope in their lives.