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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