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.
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.
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
Marissa Caine
Site Director for New Legacy Charter
Cherelle Cowan
Director of Community Ministries
Ean Cowan
Director of Juvenile Justice Ministries
Griffin Conant
Campus Life Site Director
Ponderosa High School
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
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
Parent Life Site Director
Charlie Straughter
City Life Community Coordinator
Dorie Summers
Campus Life Site Director
Brighton High School
Barb Wells
Juvenile Justice Ministry Contracted Therapist
The Story Continues...
The link below will take you to a slide show of our ministry—this shows the main aspects of what we do, the impact it can make and how you can get involved.
The link below will take you to a slide show of our ministry—this shows the main aspects of what we do, the impact it can make and how you can get involved.
78 Years and counting Serving the Denver Area
Our pursuit: relational ministry rooted in Christ’s truth. His truth about community, empathy, and kingdom-inspired diversity guides our work and shapes our communities.
Our pursuit: relational ministry rooted in Christ’s truth. His truth about community, empathy, and kingdom-inspired diversity guides our work and shapes our communities.
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Building Authentic Relationships
Featured Story
Building Authentic Relationships
For YFC, the fragmented school year failed to slow down its mission of connecting with local young people. YFC was active throughout the summer, holding movie nights, summer camps, and other youth events. These events, while great for having fun and meeting local youth, have a more eternal purpose. Each creating doorways for an authentic Christ-sharing relationship.
Our Response to Covid
Socially distant, spiritually together.
There's no way around it, the ongoing pandemic has continued to shift ministry and serving the next generation in a variety of ways. Throughout this time we have continued to push God's kingdom further in creative ways. From virtual group meetings to outdoor events, we are committed to ministering to young people safely and intentionally.
YFC USA & YFC International
A global movement to uncover God's Story in the next generation
As a ministry of YFC USA we are dedicated to acting as a local extension of the work being done nationally. We actively work to create engaging experiences for youth in our area.
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