NETWORKS

What is a YLC Regional Network?

A YLC Regional Network is a select group of youth leaders and/or youth pastors in a specific geographic area who receive in-person, customized coaching from the YLC in an individual fashion and on a monthly or quarterly basis.

What happens in these coaching visits?

The YLC’s bulls-eye target is the smaller church and the volunteer youth leader. And we have found that few things mean more to a volunteer youth leader than a person – someone willing to partner with them consistently, coaching and mentoring them towards a biblically effective youth ministry. How the monthly visit is used is up to the partnering youth leader/pastor -- as a training forum for leaders, a teaching time for students, a brainstorming session between the youth leader(s) and the YLC, or as a platform for a YLC seminar/event. Essentially, the monthly network encounter is tailored to help meet the personal and corporate needs of the leader.

If there’s not one in my area, can I create one?

Yes! Simply contact the YLC first to discuss your interest. Then the YLC and you will work together in contacting other interested youth leaders in your area, starting with your initial suggestions and contacts.

What is expected from the participating church?

The YLC is a faith-based organization, so we do not charge fees. We do ask, however, that each participating church contribute a love offering per network visit/meeting. In a typical quarterly network, this would mean an average church would simply be responsible for a donation of about $100-150 each quarter.

For more information, other questions, or to apply for entrance into an existing YLC Regional Network, contact the YLC Office

What regional networks currently exist?

Central Iowa Regional Network
Metro Des Moines area

Southeastern Regional Network
Chattanooga, TN/Atlanta, GA

Wisconsin Regional Network
Metro Madison area

Ohio Regional Network
Metro Canton area

Central Pennsylvania Regional Network
Metro Pittsburgh area