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 more than 78 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.
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.
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Ken Allen
Executive Director
Gareth Unruh
Chief Ministry Officer
Jedidah Frederick
Chief Operating Officer
Leron "Tay" Ball
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
Heidi Brunsting
Director of Volunteer Engagement
Tim Butler
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
Cherelle Cowan
Director of Community Ministries
Ean Cowan
Director of Juvenile Justice Ministries
Justin Conant
Campus Life Site Director
Sagewood Middle School
Madie Davis
Development Associate
Nikki Easter
Director of Mentoring
Jordyne Figg
Campus Life Site Director
Chaparral High School
Claire Froehlich
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
James Gillespie
Juvenile Justice Ministry Chaplain
Abby Hopkins
Operations Assistant
Finance & Human Resources Coordinator
Eun Soo Kim
Campus Life Site Director
Legend High School
Joe Lovin
Campus Life Site Director
Rock Canyon High School
Donny McCleery
Director of Campus Life Ministries
Harrel Peterson
Campus Life Site Director
Brighton High School
Jill Meyer
Parent Life Site Director
Isaiah Phillips-Thomas
City Life Community Coordinator
Carrie Schnur
Staff Chaplain and Community Ministry Support
Chip Simmons
Campus Life Site Director
Thomas Jefferson High School
Christie Smith
Media and Communication Specialist
Alexandra Straughter
West Denver Community Coordinator
Charlie Straughter
City Life Community Coordinator
Dorie Summers
Campus Life Site Director
Vikin Middle School
Barb Wells
Juvenile Justice Ministry Contracted Therapist
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