Who We Are

Baton Rouge Young Life seeks to introduce all kinds of young people to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Following the example of Jesus in Mark 1, our core values are to Encounter, Invite, Lead, and Disciple. When Jesus encountered Simon and Andrew, he captivated them with loving intention and profound purpose. We call this lens through which we see the world, one on high alert for any opportunity to share truth and grace, the encounter mentality. After God provides the circumstance, we excitedly follow his guidance with the invitation! Jesus spared no time to tell Simon and Andrew, “Come, follow me,” so why should we? He then advanced his invitation by offering to teach them to fish for men. Fishing for men would be no easy journey, and it meant a consistent, faithful, kingdom-minded, driven effort to lead his disciples through the inevitable challenges. Lastly, we should live life with one another while sharing and uplifting the tenets of Christ. As each new friend arrives, the soil grows more fertile for Christ to transform every life He calls.