YLI has a new Home Base in northern Ghana, and that’s a significant milestone! Years ago, we had a home base in the southern city of Kumasi. Kumasi was strategic because of the large population of Christians, especially Christian young adults in southern Ghana. Ghana’s north, on the other hand, has historically been heavily Muslim-influencedContinue reading “The New YLI Home Base”
Author Archives: Ash Zook
In Memory of Chris Henderson
Christopher Clay Henderson, age 53, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 26, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Chris loved Jesus and loved others. He was truly a friend to all! Chris was passionate about life and lived it toContinue reading “In Memory of Chris Henderson”
Double the water projects
Earlier this year, YLI Coach Constant photographed the pregnant woman above as she attempted to collect water from a muddy river bed in the village of Latinkpa. Constant’s heart broke as did ours when he sent us the photo. Praise God, her entire village now has clean water. When YLI leaders first began going toContinue reading “Double the water projects “
Coach Retreat, July 2022
YLI trains around 200 new young leaders every year. After completing YLI’s training process, a few of them are invited into a 3-year internship. Intern retreats are great fun with prayer, teaching and friendship. They also share about their lives which is more serious. Interns told stories of persecution, broken families, deaths of children andContinue reading “Coach Retreat, July 2022”
YLI’s updated logo art
A logo that tells our story. It goes like this… Inside the fire the Gye Nyame symbol represents Intimacy with God. It means “unless God makes a way”. The Holy Spirit is our fire that is within us, refining us, and clearing the way. The two houses reminds us of Incarnational Evangelism. YLI training teachesContinue reading “YLI’s updated logo art”
New Intern!
Kathryn Zook, Media Specialist Kathryn grew up in YLI, visiting and living in Ghana off and on with her family since 2008. She loves YLI and our people, and has a desire to see YLI continue to reach younger generations. For the last few months Kathryn has been overhauling YLI’s social media accounts, designing t-shirts,Continue reading “New Intern!”
In memory of Bruce Genter
On February 19th, we lost Carrie’s father, Bruce Genter. Bruce and Joyce were incredibly supportive of YLI and our family’s involvement — even when we would take their grandchildren to Africa for long stretches. It was a difficult sacrifice for them, but Bruce and Joyce didn’t let the distance stop them, traveling to rural MaliContinue reading “In memory of Bruce Genter”
YLI is 20 years old in 2022!
A message from Executive Director, Ash Zook. I just returned from Ghana in late November, and my excitement level was almost as high as when I first joined YLI. Over the past 13 years I have either lived in Ghana with my family or have taken four trips each year. But since 2019, I haveContinue reading “YLI is 20 years old in 2022!”
YLI at year 20
We’re getting older, but YLI is still a ministry of young leaders! When I arrived in Ghana in 2002, Jim Moye told me how much he wanted to introduce me to Vincent Asamoah. Jim was obviously very excited about this Vincent guy. He was the director for the Ghana Baptist Convention with a busy travelContinue reading “YLI at year 20 “
Discipleship growth in universities
God wastes nothing, not even a global pandemic! For the last two years, YLI West African director, Yakubu Zachariah (Zach) and his top Nigerian leaders, Abraham Shuaibu and Peter Iliya, have not been permitted to travel and gather for many training events due to COVID restrictions. Instead they’ve focused their discipleship efforts on students atContinue reading “Discipleship growth in universities“
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