Our Focus
Introducing young people to Jesus at pivotal moments
YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the Word of God and prayer, passion for sharing the love of Christ, and commitment to social involvement.
For 70 years, Denver Area Youth For Christ exists to give every young person in the Denver metro region the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become part of a local church.
Who We Are
Celebrating 70 years!
2024 signifies 70 years of dedicated ministry by Denver Area Youth For Christ. In commemorating this milestone, we are celebrating the transformative stories that have emerged over the past seven decades. These narratives extend beyond the lives of just young individuals; they encompass the experiences of our staff and volunteers who have had the privilege of fostering relationships and learning alongside these teens. Join us as we dream about what the next 70 years could hold!
2024 signifies 70 years of dedicated ministry by Denver Area Youth For Christ. In commemorating this milestone, we are celebrating the transformative stories that have emerged over the past seven decades. These narratives extend beyond the lives of just young individuals; they encompass the experiences of our staff and volunteers who have had the privilege of fostering relationships and learning alongside these teens. Join us as we dream about what the next 70 years could hold!
As a Giving Partner, You help reach young people at pivotal moments
God at work through DAYFC This Past Year in Ministry
2,472
Number of young people in connection with us
1,218
Number of young people in authentic Christ-sharing relationships
260
Number of young people accepted Christ through a YFC relationship
167
Number of young people joined small group Bible Studies
18
Number of ministry sites where DAYFC leaders are engaging young people
Meet Our Team
We're so excited to be able to nurture the lives of young people! Our dynamic team of staff and volunteers work in ministry sites all over the Denver Area to reach young people everywhere.
Just click on their picture if you want to email them.
Ken Allen
Executive Director
Abby Brooks
Director of Mentoring and Operations
Tim Butler
Director of Juvenile Justice Ministries
Justin Conant
Campus Life Site Director
Sagewood Middle School
Jackie Florendo
Grant Writer
Claire Froehlich
Director of Rebalance
James Gillespie
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
Kendra Newland
Campus Life Director
Eun Soo Kim
Campus Life Site Director
Legend High School
Donny McCleery
Director of Campus Life Ministries
Harrel Peterson
Campus Life Site Director
Brighton High School & Thomas Jefferson High School
Jill Meyer
Parent Life Site Director
Carrie Schnur
ACO House Director
Alexandra Straughter
Parent Life Director
Charlie Straughter
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
Dorie Summers
Campus Life Site Director
Vikan Middle School
Ann Wills
Administrative Support Manager
Desiree Luna
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplin