Our Story
Eastern Oregon Youth For Christ seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of kids and families of all backgrounds and beliefs through holistic and relational outreach. ALL teens ages 11-19 are welcome at the J House Youth Center.
Each month, throughout our community, Eastern Oregon YFC engages with kids in schools, a juvenile institution, local coffee shops, and Union County teen hangouts. Whether at the skate park, the detention center, or mentoring a teen at our drop in center, Youth For Christ staff and volunteers show the love of Christ in practical ways.
INTRODUCING YOUNG PEOPLE TO JESUS AT PIVOTAL MOMENTS
YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work together 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.
SERVING YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1988!
YOUTH FOR CHRIST VISION
The vision of Youth For Christ is, as a part of the body of Christ, to see every young person in every people group in every nation have the opportunity to make an informed decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and to become part of a local church.
EASTERN OREGON YFC LOCAL VISION
Our vision is to make a noticeable impact in the lives of young people in Union County by reaching them with the love and hope of Jesus.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
We are blessed to have a dedicated team passionate about serving our local youth.
Kevin Rainey, Executive Director (Since 2006)
Kim Rainey, Administration
And… Over 40 Volunteers!
OUR LOCAL BOARD TEAM
Our chapter board works diligently to ensure we are leading the ministry in a positive direction to reach young people in our area.
Doug Hopper, Board Chair (Began Serving In 2018)
Javan Ireland, Vice Chair (Began Serving In 2022)
Corey Cook, Secretary (Began Serving In 2021)
Kristin Jones, Treasurer (Began Serving In 2022)
Rick Wagner (Began Serving In 2014)
YFC IN THE USA
Youth for Christ/USA has had a distinctive history of youth evangelism. In 1944 Billy Graham and Torrey Johnson held a Youth for Christ rally in Chicago. The ministry of YFC spread like wildfire across the USA. Today at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus. For more about the national movement of Youth for Christ, visit www.yfc.net.
YFC INTERNATIONAL
YFC/USA is part of a world-wide movement of Youth for Christ International. We are knit together with our common mission, vision, statement of faith, and passion to reach young people with the life changing message of Jesus Christ. However, YFC ministry doesn't look the same in every country. For more about Youth for Christ International, visit www.yfci.org.