YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other likeminded 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.

YFC Teen Parent Ministry exists to develop deep, holistic relationships between adult volunteers and teen parents through the interwoven braid of spiritual growth, socio-economic health and life-course development.

How does Teen Parent Ministry work? We pursue and develop relationships in the context of 3 ministry standards:

1. Authentic ministry takes place in the context of RELATIONSHIPS. The MAJORITY of time spent in TP Ministry is on developing healthy, life-valuing relationships.

2. Authentic ministry encompasses the WHOLE PERSON. In TP Ministry we empower adult volunteers to build relationships focused on the “whole teen parent” (spiritual growth, socio-economic health and life-course development).

3. Authentic Ministry takes place in the Body of Christ. In TP Ministry we work together with the local church in order to raise up life-long followers of Jesus.

What does Teen Parent Ministry do? Each Ministry site engages in many of these activities (but not all) in order to fulfill the YFC Mission, our 5Essentials and 3Story.

Parenting Classes Support Groups: Early Childhood, Anger Management,

Bible-based Life Lessons, Healthy Relationships Mentoring 1:1 and 1:3 Mommy’s Closets Tutoring Small group and 1:1 Discipleship

GED Training Teen Parent Club Cooking and Crafting Classes Attend church services and special events together Small Group Discussions on Real Life Topics Provides individual support through adult volunteers