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...
The Doors God Unlocked

The Doors God Unlocked

This year’s Annual Staff Conference unfolded under the theme of Colossians 4:2–6, where Paul exhorts the church to be devoted to prayer and to make the most of every opportunity for the Gospel. Again and again throughout our time together, we were reminded that it is...
Summer at YFC Centers

Summer at YFC Centers

This summer, YFC Lebanon’s centers buzzed with life as teens explored new skills, deepened friendships, and encountered God in fresh ways. From tech and art to food and faith, the programs at the Vocational Training Program (VTP), Manara Youth Center (MYC), and AXIS...