When the Hero Leaves

When the Hero Leaves

For years, youth leaders in Lebanon have carried more than their share: an economic collapse, a global pandemic, the Beirut explosion, and more recently, a war. And all of this has led to the steady departure of trained leaders seeking education or work abroad. Many...
Christmas at YFC Lebanon

Christmas at YFC Lebanon

Across our different ministries, youth were reminded that the hope we celebrate at Christmas is not distant or theoretical, but present, personal, and meant to be lived out. From discipleship gatherings and community service to creative outreach and honest...
Shaping Leaders: LIT in Zahle

Shaping Leaders: LIT in Zahle

The Lingering Impact of War In Zahle and across the Bekaa, the effects of last year’s war still linger. Many young people are still reeling from the fear and isolation it brought, memories of bombings seen from their balconies, schools closed, friendships disrupted,...
Before the Youth Walk In

Before the Youth Walk In

Rana flips through enrollment forms, pausing to remember the stories behind each name. She prays silently for shy teens who might never raise their hands and for newcomers hoping to find a place where they belong.  It’s these quiet acts of prayer, planning, and...
All Night with Jesus

All Night with Jesus

The laughter started early. Teens arrived to the AXIS Youth Center in Zahle before the official start. They were too eager after a year without a lock-In due to the war. And it was a night to encounter Jesus together. The evening began lightheartedly, with three...
Rising Leaders

Rising Leaders

In Erbil, Iraq, young leaders from the MENA region gathered around a shared vision. After months of meeting online (for the YFC Young Leaders training, designed exclusively for MENA and offered in Arabic), the group came together during the YFC MENA “Our Vision, Our...