Indianapolis

1533 Lewis St
indianapolis, in 46202

Who We Are

at a Glance

1967

Young Life begins in INDY

Young Life began in Indianapolis in the late 1960s, thriving mainly in the suburbs. After setbacks in the early 2000s and again in 2020, the ministry faced ongoing challenges due to staff turnover, limited funding, and low volunteer engagement. In 2024, the region hired an associate regional director to focus on strengthening ministry in Marion County. Over the past year, efforts have centered on listening, assessing, and building a vision for sustainable, impactful ministry across the city.

13

sCHOOLS in indianapolis with Young Life staff and leaders

1,573

young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders

 

Jared McClain

Associate regional director

I've been involved with Young Life for seven years, serving in both Indiana and Kentucky, and have spent the last three years rooted in Indiana.

You Were Made for this

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