Who We Are

Our History

The Youth For Christ movement began in the USA and in Canada in 1944. With Billy Graham as its first full-time worker, “YFC” spread like wildfire attracting large crowds to Saturday night rallies. The “Rallies”, once a trademark of Youth For Christ, have now emerged into a full-orbed program tailored to meet the needs and concerns of Canadian youth. Since its founding, Youth For Christ has become a worldwide movement active in more than 127 countries.

On a local level, Kawartha Youth For Christ / Youth Unlimited currently serves youth and families in 5 different communities: Bancroft, Haliburton, Lakefield, Peterborough, and the Kawartha Lakes region, which currently includes teams in Fenelon Falls and Lindsay. We have been serving youth in the Greater Kawartha Region since 1978.

Our National History The Global Movement

About Us

Kawartha Youth For Christ / Youth Unlimited is a chartered member of Youth For Christ Canada, an international, non-denominational Christian ministry who, for over 75 years, has passionately engaged young people to live their full life potential as designed by God.

Motivated by our faith, we believe that transformed youth have the opportunity to transform communities, our country and the world.

“We see the hope and potential in every young person we meet and reach through community specific programs.”

Our Mission

At KYFC our mission is to see every young person living fully in Christ.

What We Do

At KYFC we engage and equip youth to know and follow Jesus.

How Do We Do This?

We do this by:

Caring for the whole person
Sharing the life-changing message of Jesus Christ
Daring them to know and follow Jesus.

CARE. SHARE. DARE.

Our Team

Kawartha Main Office

Ben Peltz, Interim Executive Director & Intercultural Ministry Coordinator
ed@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Sherry Salminen, Administrative and Finance Assistant
info@youthunlimitedkaw.com

John Coles, Bookkeeper
john@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Josh Lott, Staff Trainer
josh@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Satellites Directors

Kelsey Watts, Bancroft Director
kelsey@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Martin Chipp-Smith, Kawartha Lakes
martin@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Chris Jones, Lakefield Director
chrisj@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Kyle Young and Leanne Young,
Haliburton Directors
kyle@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Katie Gibbs, Peterborough Director
katie@youthunlimitedkaw.com

Board Members

Kim Bolton, Chair

Evan Grieger, Vice Chair

David Rivers, Secretary

Jelle Visser, Treasurer

Emil Remark, Member

Jason Rogers, Member