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.
Since the mid-1980s, Young Life has existed in our area. We have grown to include ministry at eleven high schools.
Our staff and leaders go to dismissal, arrival, sports games, band concerts, and more, meeting kids and showing them that they have value and a purpose.
In Dayton we have two full-time staff, one part-time staff, and over 35 volunteers that are impacting kids' lives. These leaders give hundreds of hours each week collectively in our area.
Jenna Marchese, Area Director
(614) 783-6152
Conner Gagliardo, Staff Associate
(513) 919-2161
Jessica Ennis, Part-time Staff
(614) 202-5701
The Dayton Young Life Committee is the foundation for Young Life in our local area. Often times, new Young Life clubs start because of the interest and awareness created by the committee. We also welcome the involvement of adult Young Life alumni along with those who have a passion for Jesus and kids, whose enthusiasm about their Young Life experiences is valuable to a committee.
Executive Committee Chair
Alan Wolf
(937) 818-5036
South Dayton Committee Chair
Karl Seebacher
East/Central Dayton Committee Chair
Whitney Malone
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.