High School Perspectives

For this edition of our newsletter, we asked a few of our sophomore friends about their experiences with Young Life. We’ve been focusing this quarter on our volunteers (both leaders and Cabinet), so we wanted to get our high school friends’ perspectives on their leaders as well. We had a chance to sit down with two great upper school students, Chris Erickson and Halle Gustafson.

What is your favorite thing about Young Life?

Chris: I just like chilling at YL. It’s a great opportunity to relax and have a good time, especially before and after school, which is so hectic. It’s just a great time!

Halle: I love how it gives you the opportunity to relate to God on an easier level. Church can be a little overwhelming but, at Young Life, stuff is a lot easier to understand and relate to. Plus, it’s really fun.

How has your relationships with your leaders impacted your life?

Chris: They’re awesome friends, people I can always talk to, and they’re always there.

Halle: They’re good role models for how to balance all parts of your life, having God be in every part of your life, not just in church. They’re easy to talk with, and they’re not going to pass judgment. They’re friends and role models all rolled into one.

What is your favorite memory from Young Life?

Chris: The bus ride to Crooked Creek last summer – it was a long and tiring trip, but there were a ton of great people around, and we just talked for hours on end. Yeah, the bus ride was awesome.

Halle: Crooked Creek last summer was amazing. We went through an obstacle course the first night – we rolled through the mud and did some crazy stuff, but it was so fun! I also loved club at camp, and the speakers. They were fantastic