Our Focus
Introducing young people to Jesus at pivotal moments
YFC is a movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. We work 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.
Over 60 Years and counting Serving Greater Omaha
Our pursuit: relational ministry rooted in Christ’s truth. His truth about community, empathy, and kingdom-inspired diversity guides our work and shapes our communities.
Our pursuit: relational ministry rooted in Christ’s truth. His truth about community, empathy, and kingdom-inspired diversity guides our work and shapes our communities.
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Jacob Bland, YFC USA President & CEO
"This is our pivotal moment to serve the church"
This is our pivotal moment to serve the church by creatively re-imagining youth ministry yet again. I believe the cultural conditions are right for us to experience the greatest youth revival our generation has ever seen. God has given us the right team to do this—and His hand is clearly on our mission.
Libby Sanderson, executive director of Indian River YFC
"The goal was to foster unity"
The goal was to foster unity, both for the students as well as the parents and the local volunteers… It’s truly amazing to see God work in the lives of the students, and having that dedicated time to pray for this school year and what’s to come was incredibly powerful.
Alexandra, YFC Denver
"I didn’t know where God would use that redemption that He has given me"
I always just kind of knew that was my story, but I didn’t know where God would use that redemption that He has given me through my life. Seeing in real life, the stories of the young people, showed me clearly that I was supposed to be involved to bring life to my story as well as to their story.
Our Board of Directors
We're so excited to be able to nurture the lives of young people!
Our chapter board works diligently to ensure we are leading the ministry in a positive direction to reach young people in our area. This group of well qualified individuals from our community comes alongside our team through counsel, strategy, and accountability.
Glenn Van Eckeren, Vetter Health Services
Paul Ludacka, Wealth Management Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Stay at Home Mom, Former YFC staff & Youth Director
Jason Speer, Treasurer Consulting Actuary, Milliman, Inc.
Jim Blazek Estate Planning Attorney, Blazek and Gregg
Dave Raymond, Secretary
Bryan Bush, VP of Operations City Glass
Catherine Shada
Tabitha Thrasher Owner, Branded by Salt
Our Staff
WE GO WHERE STUDENTS ARE
Click on image for more information about each staff and ways you can support!
Amanda Dittmar
Communications Coordinator
Amy Turpen
Events Coordinator
Annette Woodhead
Parent Life Director
Brandi Goeser
Elkhorn South Campus Life Director
Brian Hershey
Campus Life Military
Brian Pruch
Ministry Director
Caleb Kluender
Millard West Campus Life Director
Collier Buttgen
Gretna Campus Life Director
Darrin Kimpson
Papillion/La Vista Campus Life Director
Derek Eisan
Operations Director
Ed "Tank" King
Omaha Northwest Campus Life Director
Emily Jones
Parent Life Staff
Ethan Fritzler
Glenwood Campus Life Director
Evan Douglas
DC West Campus Life Coordinator
Gus Gustafson
Development Director
Halie Willard
Ministry Director Assistant
Heidi Eisan
Millard South Campus Life Coordinator
Jarell Roach
Bellevue Campus Life Director
Jason Currie
Executive Director
Jean Clayton
Executive Director Assistant
Jeremiah Johnson
Bennington Campus Life Director
Richard "Joe" Slabaugh
Platteview Campus Life Coordinator
Jordan Kinstler
Papillion/La Vista Campus Life Staff
Jordan Zepnak
Elkhorn High Campus Life Director
Kalea Wetjen
Elkhorn South Campus Life Staff
Kinsli Auman
Gretna Campus Life Staff
Laura Jenkins
Office Manager
MaryEllen West
Gretna Campus Life Staff
Maya Madden
Parent Life Intern
Michele Brush
Campus Life Military Staff
Nicholas Hazel
Millard North Campus Life Director
Sara Pruch
Staff Development Team
Susie Diercks
Staff Development Team
Ted Plugge
Team Lead
Zach Willet
Elkhorn North Campus Life Director
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Building Authentic Relationships
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Building Authentic Relationships
For YFC, the fragmented school year failed to slow down its mission of connecting with local young people. YFC was active throughout the summer, holding movie nights, summer camps, and other youth events. These events, while great for having fun and meeting local youth, have a more eternal purpose. Each creating doorways for an authentic Christ-sharing relationship.
Our Response to Covid
Socially distant, spiritually together.
There's no way around it, the ongoing pandemic has continued to shift ministry and serving the next generation in a variety of ways. Throughout this time we have continued to push God's kingdom further in creative ways. From virtual group meetings to outdoor events, we are committed to ministering to young people safely and intentionally.
YFC USA & YFC International
A global movement to uncover God's Story in the next generation
As a ministry of YFC USA we are dedicated to acting as a local extension of the work being done nationally. We actively work to create engaging experiences for youth in our area.
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