Young Life Daytona Beach
P.O. Box 2173
Jacksonville, florida 32203
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
230+
Colleges and Universities with a young life program
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds at over 230 colleges and universities in the United States, and in over 100 countries around the world.
2021
young life college launches at bethune-cookman university
Young Life College leaders build relationships with college students, showing up in their lives daily and offering weekly events, small groups, trips, and service opportunities, ultimately inviting students to take their next steps in following Jesus.
348,000
KIDS and young adults INVOLVED WEEKLY
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and young adults, earning the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
Leadership
La'Kishma Shaw, Ministry Director
La'Kishma joined Young Life in August 2021 as a DFL Fellow. She is excited to launch Young Life College at Bethune-Cookman University, her alma mater. La'Kishma is from Jacksonville and was one of Sam Coleman's youth group kids at The Potter's House. La'Kishma feels called to start and grow relationships with students, staff, administration, and the Daytona Beach community.
