About Us
A Legacy of
Unwavering Purpose
Since 1980, Youth for Christ Sierra Leone has been a pillar of hope, transformation, and leadership for our nation's youth.
The Movement
Deep Faith,
Vibrant Impact.
Youth for Christ Sierra Leone is part of a global movement working in over 100 nations. Our heart beats for the spiritual and social well-being of every young person in our beloved nation.
We provide a sanctuary where youth can find their identity in Christ and develop the character necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Committed to Sierra Leonean Youth
Our Vision
As part of the body of Christ, our vision is to see that every young person in every people group in every nation has the opportunity to make an informed decision to be a follower of Jesus Christ and become part of a local church.
Our Mission
To participate in the body of Christ in responsible evangelism of youth, presenting them with the person, work and teachings of Christ and discipline them into a local church.
Strategic Focus
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working 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.
Our Motto
G21 Now! Strategic Focus
To be God’s catalyst in faithfully developing a pan Africa generation of young people who will be characterized by powers in spiritual warfare, boldness in evangelism, passion in social involvement and Godliness in leaders.
Our DNA
Core Values
The principles that guide every action and relationship in our movement.
Evangelism & Discipleship
Taking the Gospel to young people everywhere and providing discipleship.
Prayer
Praying and fasting for the salvation of young people.
Word of God
Commitment to Scripture as the foundation and final authority for life and ministry.
The Church
Working in partnership with local churches.
People
Valuing staff, volunteers, and young people, emphasizing personal and spiritual growth.
Mobilization
Mobilizing resources, including adults, finances, and young people themselves.
Specific Focus Areas & Identities
3Story®
Loving God, building relationships, sharing stories.
Christ-Centered
A life centered on Christ in all actions.
7 Identities
Champion of Poor, Servant Leader, Defender of Faith...
100% Free
Advocacy for youth to live out their original purpose.
Statement of Faith
Our theological foundations and convictions.
God
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Bible
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His various and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
Salvation
We believe that the salvation of lost and sinful people is by the grace of God through faith and the shed blood of the Lord Jesus and that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
The Resurrection
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
Leadership
Guided by Faith & Integrity
Meet the dedicated team working tirelessly for the next generation.
