North Coast Region

5700 Darrow Road, Suite 114
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 518-2328

Who We Are

at a Glance

1967

Young Life begins in the NCR

With Young Life flourishing in Western Pennsylvania and Indiana in the early 1960s, a small group of pioneers came together and looked at a map of Ohio. With no current ministry happening, they planned and set out to establish new ministry in Cincinnati, Columbus, Canton, and Cleveland. It was in 1967 that Young Life was established in the North Coast Region.

90

Total Ministries ​

Today, we have 90 total ministries in the North Coast Region spanning across 23 local areas (Northern OH and SE Michigan). This includes Young Life, WyldLife, Young Life College, Capernaum, YoungLives.

Our Team ​

52 STAFF, 522 VOLUNTEER LEADERS, 216 ADULT COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND 1,100+ DONORS

This team is committed to following the Lord's leading and spending their days trying to "earn the right to be heard"- all for the opportunity to share our faith with kids and help them grow.

18,000+

YOUNG PEOPLE REACHED BY YOUNG LIFE STAFF AND LEADERS ACROSS OUR REGION

The heart of Young Life is to see every kid come to an understanding of their God-given identity and purpose in life. Our mission is to build relationships with young people by going into their world and investing in their lives with the hope of seeing this potential unlocked.

Chris Kessick

Regional Director

P: 330-518-2328

E: ckessick@gmail.com

Bryan Shaffer

ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

P: 734-915-7503

E: shafferbryan@yahoo.com

Amy Crawford

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

P: 330-256-6037

E: crawfordamyr@gmail.com

Missy Garchar

REGIONAL INITIATIVES COORDINATOR

P: 330-338-7272

E: missygarchar@gmail.com

Jack Thompson

Regional Development Director

P: 330-322-9808

E: jack3thompson@gmail.com

Mark Eger

REGIONAL Capernaum COORDINATOR

P: 937-232-3013

E: markeger.yl@gmail.com

You Were Made for this

Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.

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