Stories of Lives Transformed
Hear the stories of young men whose lives have been transformed through how the Lord is moving at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast.
The Williams’ Story: A Family Changed
Jake Williams recently completed one year with us here at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast and will be entering our transition ministry with plans to become a pilot. We talked with his parents, Sy and Connie, and found that his time at YRGC didn't just change his life—it impacted their entire family.
All the Moves God Had to Make
It was early 2014 when a bed opened up at our Houston campus, and we granted an admission day for a kid named Michael Morris. Looking back, we are astounded at all the moves the Lord had to make to bring him from Monrovia, Liberia to Summerdale, Alabama.
Nikolas’ Story: Humility Leads to Open Doors
When I came to Youth-Reach, I was a prideful jock. Director David Williams was one of the first people to call me out on my pride. From there, he and the staff showed me what humility as a Christ follower looks like.
Marcus’ Story >> From Spiraling Down to Aiming High
After graduating from high school, Marcus Guerrero was lost. His closest friends were moving on to new careers and new relationships, but he had no purpose and no motivation to succeed. His older brother, Micah, had experienced change through Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, and Marcus thought maybe there was hope for him, too.
Andy’s Story >> “Youth-Reach Gave Me Hope”
For a really long time, Andy's life was buried in shame, anxiety and depression. He was in a downward spiral, going nowhere. He finally decided that he needed something in his life to change. That change was Youth-Reach. Hear Andy's testimony in his own words...
Kayla’s Story >> How Youth-Reach Transformed My Husband
Kayla met Zach on Easter Sunday in April 2015. At the time, he was [...]
Keith and Phyllis’ Story >> Praying Parents of a YRGC Resident
In 2014, Keith and Phyllis Smith were coming to terms with their son's self-defeating behavior. This is their story of faith, prayer, and redemption as God used YRGC to change their son Austin's life...
Austin’s Story >> Don’t Go Half-Way
I'm from a Christian household in Orlando, Florida. Growing up, my dad was handy. He built our house and was always teaching me things. I even had summer gigs in construction. My parents always taught me right from wrong and in my teenage years, I knew I was on the wrong path.
Blaine’s Story >> Community Helps Break the Cycle
Blaine was trapped in a cycle of drugs, juvenile detention, and getting help. Even after graduating YRGC's program, his life wasn't one of wholeness and relationship with the Father. But now, God's built a community of other believers around him that he didn't think was possible.
Smith & Jessica Prestwood >> Nothing Is Wasted
Our volunteer staff are a tremendous blessing, and Smith Prestwood and his wife Jessica have been faithfully blessing Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) with their volunteerism for years.
Andy’s Story >> Love Tears Down Walls
Through Andy's experiences with others, he had grown to associate “love” and “trust” with pain. He didn’t know I needed to unlearn those buzzwords and relearn what they really mean. But God gave Andy a close glimpse of His heart, and he's been in love ever since.
Tia Morris >> Helping to Raise Strong Men of God
At Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC), we are grateful to have the support of volunteers who [...]
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