WHO WE ARE
YfC Knysna is a non-denominational youth ministry directly empowering young people to address the most pressing issues facing their peers in relevant, practical and contextual ways.
From the very inception, leadership envisioned a youth organization that would be cutting edge when it comes to addressing the needs of the young people of our nation.
We are part of an international “family”. People of vision and a concern for our youth have built YfC into a movement that has been in operation for more than 64 years.
Building on this solid foundation, we seek to establish opportunities to partner with others in whose hearts also resonates with the passion to see young people develop to their full potential.
We therefore sincerely appeal to you to become a part of our ministry, where together we will seek God’s answer for our youth and their future.
CORE VALUES
Christian
We are committed to being Christian in every aspect of our beliefs, behaviour and mission.
Team
We believe in the importance of creating a team culture at every level of the organisation. We see interdependence, synergy and the sharing of resources and skills as vital in fulfilling our mission.
Excellence
We desire to develop standards of excellence in every aspect of conduct and business. We aim to set the highest standards that will result in us being seen as a role model and best practice.
People
We are committed to loving people and to treating all with respect and dignity. This applies to both those with whom we work and partner, as well as the young people we seek to serve.
Integrity
We are committed to a lifestyle of integrity through personal and organisational accountability. This relates to lifestyle, relationships, finance and our mission.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative Word of God
We believe that the salvation of lost and sinful people is by the grace of God through faith and the shed blood of the Lord Jesus and that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential
We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To promote the gospel of Jesus Christ and enable young people to reach their God-given potential
To facilitate personal development and offer training in life skills
To initiate and support leadership development amongst the youth and communities
To be involved in community and schools upliftment projects which impact of youth development
To run HIV/Aids prevention, care and support programmes
To facilitate or support economic development initiatives amongst the youth and their communities
To document our models, processes and lessons learned as resources for us and others who may benefit
VISION
MISSION
STRATEGIC FOCUS
- Godliness in lifestyle
- Devotion to God’s Word & Prayer
- Passion for sharing the love of Christ
- Commitment to social involvement