Youth 71Five Ministries

Youth Center Clubs have been an effective method of impacting teens for many years. 71Five Campus combines healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for life and positively impact their schools and community. They also provide students with opportunities for friendship, fun and growth through meetings, trips, appointments, small groups and many other programs. These club meetings are generally high-energy and fun, with a discussion and teaching that is very relevant to the issues kids face today. Like every ministry of Youth 71Five Ministries, 71Five Campus seeks to engage these young people wherever they are found as life long followers of Jesus Christ. 71Five Campus encourages a balanced life–mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.

The 71Five City is a relational community based ministry that desires to see deep change in an inner-city neighborhood through the raising of local leaders from the young people in that community. 71Five City is an effective ministry model to transform the lives of inner-city youth, their families and the communities that they live in. We want to facilitate strong collaborative relationships with business leaders and inner-city youth and raise up young people into local leaders who serve their communities.

At 71Five Justice, we reach out to high-risk teens in tough situations. Young people are met in a variety of locations such as detention centers, probation programs, correctional facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers and emergency shelters. Relationships are developed and sustained while kids are locked up and as they re-enter their communities. 71Five Justice staff and volunteers are committed to building relationships that last long after teens have left the juvenile justice system.

We strive at 71Five Parents to impact pregnant and parenting teens by building relationships, creating community, and affirming self-worth. Teen parents face a unique set of challenges and we seek to empower them through finding their identity in Christ. By supporting, encouraging, and equipping these young moms and dads with the skills they need, they can become successful and healthy adults. 71Five Parents is impacting at least two generations at a time.

A student burst into my office and said, “ I screw everything up at home… and now I’ve just screwed up again. My dad slaps me around and nobody likes me at school. I can’t do anything right!” Bullying and violence in our schools and communities are at unacceptable levels. Kids are hurting. In a 71Five Connect workshop, students experience a safe environment as they share their stories. They see others facing similar struggles and connect with caring adults. Students walk away from 71Five Connect wanting to show more kindness to others and make their school a better place. They learn they are not alone and there are safe adults they can turn to for guidance.

Young people today find themselves in one of the most challenging job markets in the last 100 years. Many youths find although they need and want to work, they lack the skill and training it takes to succeed. 71Five VoTech offers mentoring and vocational training for young men 16 – 24. Participants receive the life-transforming skills they need through the 71Five VoTech initiative.

At 71Five Camp, it is our desire to create an environment that invites God to transform the lives of young people through shared experiences, outdoor challenges, and times of solitude that draw students to the heart of God within the context of trusting relationships and memorable learning experiences. We have seen thousands of young people’s lives changed during an incredible week at one of our camps. We’re confident that when kids go to 71Five Camp this summer, God will work in their lives. Don’t miss it.