Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
348,000
KIDS INVOLVED WEEKLY
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
Marcellous Register
Area Director
Marcellous is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but has called the Hampton Roads area of Virginia his home since he was stationed at Langley AFB in 2007. It is there that he met and married his wife Carolyn in 2010, and they have two children.
Marcellous has served the Lord as an assistant pastor focusing on youth and young adults at his local church for over a decade along with Carolyn. Upon discovering that the mission of Young Life lined up perfectly with their prayers and desire to reach young people outside the church walls, Marcellous has joined the Young Life staff as the Peninsula area director in Virginia, with the vision of reaching diverse students, through diverse leadership, in a diverse community with Godly purpose.
Want to get involved?
We'd love to get connected with you! Reach out to us at peninsulayl@gmail.com
Our office is located at: 12284 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-F, Newport News, VA 23606
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
