• History

CFC began in 1981 in the Philippines and has spread over 70 countries since then.

CFC-YFC started in Misamis Oriental in May of 1994. Back then there were only a handful of members, but now there are an estimated number of 7,000 young adults serving the Lord.

What is YFC?

YFC stands for Youth For Christ. It is a simple, yet very effective title. It’s short, but sweet, and to the point.

YFC is a family ministry of the Couples For Christ (CFC). It is a means of renewing young adults and of providing a venue where they can respond to God’s call to holiness.

CFC Youth for Christ aims to provide a Christian support environment for young teenagers between 13 to 21 years of age.

The program is oriented towards meeting the needs of our young people to belong, to be motivated, to be useful, to be good examples, to be Christian witnesses. It has put a premium on four characteristics: it is Fun; it builds Friendships; it enhances the Faith; it allows the young Free, but responsible expression.

YFC is now established all over the Philippines as well as in cities and states of other countries around the world. It is in the community parishes, as well as in various high schools and universities.

Annually, for the last ten years, Youth for Christ gathers over 10,000 of its leaders all over the country and abroad in an International Leaders Conference during summer. This is a focal event in the life of YFC, a time to celebrate God's goodness in the coming together of young brothers and sisters who love the Lord. The three-day weekend is highlighted by talks, creative and sports competitions, vibrant worship, wholesome entertainment, a Praise Parade, Praise Cruise and Praisefest.

YFC's future is directed towards giving the youth a worthwhile cause to support as we seek to address, in our small way, the plight of the poor and the less privileged and the social and environmental issues that trample on the youth's human dignity: abortion, drugs, fraternity violence, sexual immorality, corruption and even the rape of our natural resources.

To this end, we organized the work for the poor program:

"GAWAD KALINGA" where YFC seeks to address human poverty that limits opportunities of the majority of our young people. Our means tie up with the bigger CFC Work with the Poor thrust that has established a program for street children (SAGIP), youth rehabilitation (SIGA), and shelter improvement (TATAG).

Philosophy

We in Youth For Christ believe...

† That God is calling everyone to a personal relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.

† That this call is not exclusive but shared with all sectors of society, regardless of age, colour, nationality, status, and beliefs in life.

† That the youth have a very special place in God's heart, and that they in return have a very deep sense of love for God, and that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is something they desire.

† That the youth have a vibrant, energetic, dynamic, and free-spirit nature. Rather than denying this nature and force the youth into a mold that satisfies our own perception of Christianity and holiness, we accept this nature, not curtailing it, but re-channeling, into an active expression and submission and participation to the plan of God.

† That the youth realize the need to make decisions in life; but they should also know that as they do, God should always be an inseperable part of these decisions; Knowing also that they are future leaders of the families and societies, we realize that this future depends on how they are molded today as God's children.

† That the youth grow not only from what they receive, but more through what they are able to share with others.

† That youth are responsible as long as they are given the appropriate amount of guidance.