Curt Hinkle and other volunteer Young Life mentors spoke to our group on Sept 14th and they’re looking for community leaders interested in starting a Young Life group in Rogers.
Curt explained that Young Life doesn’t just start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship because these relationships don’t happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust and consistency.
So Young Life leaders log many hours with kids — where they are, as they are. We listen to their stories and learn what’s important to them because we genuinely care. We attend their soccer games, school plays and track meets. We try to be present in their lives.
Young Life believe in the power of presence. Kids’ lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God’s love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.
This is the first step of a lifelong journey; the choices they make today, based upon God’s love for them,
will impact future decisions … careers chosen, marriages formed and families raised. All ripples from the time when a Young Life leader took time to reach out and enter their world.
They are eager to talk to individuals or groups who want to see Young Life in their community. They have made several inquiries to city leaders. A Start-Up Board Meeting is being held Thursday Sept. 29th and the Rogers Ice Arena from 4-5pm. If you’re interested in talking to someone contact the Elk River Young Life Center at 763-633-9663 or visit their website at Young Life Elk River