History

Page Photo A life insurance salesman walked into a pastor's office one day and asked him if he could make his presentation. The pastor chuckled slightly and answered, "I'll give you 20 minutes if you will give me 10 to sell you my life insurance plan." So the salesman began to present his plan and then listened as the pastor told him of an eternal life insurance plan. Paul Evans, the 21-year-old insurance salesman, accepted Christ that day and was soon after compelled to share his newfound life with teens at his old high school.

As Paul began to see the immense need for a ministry to rural teens, he felt God calling him to a bold new venture. Paul and his wife, Connie, sensed God was leading them into full-time ministry with young people, so they asked God to provide $200 (half their anticipated monthly salary) to begin this new work. Three days later, a check for $200 arrived in the mail from a man who knew nothing of their prayer or desire to begin a youth ministry.

Teens started coming to his home and hearing a story about a man who gave His life for them. In those first days Paul saw hundreds of teens come to hear about Jesus and his sacrifice for them. Little did he realize that this was just the beginning of a ministry that would have a broad reach for Christ.

From these humble beginnings the ministry grew. Youth Dynamics expanded into new communities and several special emphasis programs were added, including an adventure based ministry known as YD Adventures.

Today, we continue to seek new opportunities to minister to the lives of young people. We are still pursuing the vision God has placed before us, "To see Northwest youth transformed by the power of Christ, integrating them into the local church and impacting their world for Him".

Paul and Connie's heart, vision, and story continue to live on in the lives of other staff with similar vision and calling. Now, Youth Dynamics reaches thousands of students each year through personal relationships, and adventure-based experiences. Each interaction is an opportunity to share the love Jesus has for them in a very tangible way. Our continuing commitment is to make a significant impact for Christ in the lives of young people.

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