October 14, 2024 | Ken Allen
In this conversation about the mission of Denver Area Youth for Christ, Executive Director Ken Allen discusses the significance of building authentic, trust-based relationships and having people from multiple generations for ministry. He also highlights the importance of sharing the gospel with compassion and meeting young people where they are, rather than expecting them to come to us.
Learn more about Denver Seminary’s partnership with Youth for Christ and other organizations at DenverSeminary.edu/Partnerships.
"It's a heart connection and chance to share honestly how faith has impacted my life and really having a chance to impact a young person, reaching them with the gospel and presenting it in a way that's not critical. It's not harsh.… Share on X "The opportunities are like never before, honestly. I think teenagers are ready for this; they are wanting to find something real. They have been navigating a lot of just kind of junk out there. They will be truthful and honest.… Share on X " If we truly would be the body of Christ, then all needs would be met. Because we are better together than we are by ourselves. That's how the God of the universe designed us to step up and be the body of Christ." Engage360… Share on X " As a youth ministry, we're going to where kids are. We have to go into their spaces, whether that's social media, at a high school or middle school campus, or a detention center or a neighborhood. We need to go there. One thing… Share on X