YFC Canada

YFC is a national organization built on local chapters.

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© 2021 Youth for Christ Canada

Registered Charity #132943721 RR 0001

© 2023 Youth for Christ Steinbach

Sports Ministry

To reach the youth in Steinbach through sports they love and share a message of hope found in Jesus.

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Sports Chaplain

Mission: To serve and support the Steinbach Pistons Junior A Hockey Club.
  • The Hockey Chaplain program is meant to offer a safe, emotional, and spiritual place for players, personnel, billets, and the families involved with the Steinbach Pistons Junior A Hockey Club, regardless of one’s personal church or non-church perspective to talk about life and spiritual matters.
  • Providing a chapel time every other week where attendance or involvement is completely voluntary, and confidences are kept with sensitivity.  A typical hockey Chapel includes (1) food provided by a local restaurant; (2) an ice breaker/team builder exercise; (3) an interactive lesson/thoughts; (4) and closing prayer. The average chapel runs 45 – 60 minutes.
  • Offers players a place to have conversation as they navigate life amidst the many decisions and life pressures they face.  “It’s a team effort even off the ice – everyone working together.”
  • Assisting in finding volunteer (and possibly work) opportunities in the community for the players which gives them a chance to give back to the community.

Mike Kehler

Mike is the Sports Ministry Director at Steinbach YFC. Learn more about Mike and his passion for youth ministry through sports.

Mike Kehler
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Huddle Groups

My Responsibility for Sport (FCA) Huddle groups – overseeing the development and functioning of Sport (FCA) Huddle groups in Steinbach and area.

Developing leaders on the way.

What happens with a Sport (FCA) huddle group(s):

  • A Sport (FCA) Huddle is a group of youth from Steinbach & area who play sports that encourage and challenge each other to live and compete according to biblical principles.
  • They have God conversation, pray for each other, get together to play, serve in the community, eat together, and go on short trips (camping/missions).
  • Each sport (FCA) huddle consists of two or more leaders and anywhere from 4 -10 young men (or women) who meet roughly every 2-3 weeks throughout the year. They can consist of players from the same team, or multiple teams – including some sports beside hockey.
  • This ministry also encourages and supports coaches who have a tremendous impact on youth in the community.

As one young player said, “I love the idea and feel I would share more knowing I am with guys that can relate to the love of hockey and are friends.”