YouthWorks

06/23/2026

Another great Service Learning trip is happening this week! This crew is in Montgomery, Alabama, learning about racial justice through the lens of faith, and getting to serve with some amazing community partners too.

06/18/2026

We love Louisville!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

What’s the real ROI on taking students on a trip to serve others? We think it’s about so much more than what happens during that one week experience.

When mission trips are part of an intentional spiritual formation strategy, we’ll see impact that lasts long after the trip ends.

Check out the full episode on podcast!

05/27/2026

Travel Day 🌉🌄🌃🏞️

Our Community Hosts are headed out! Pray for them as they board planes and hop in cars to get to their community.

Check out who you’ll be meeting on your trip this summer!

05/26/2026

Check out the episode!

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/podcast/season-13-faith-mission-series/mission-trips-youth-ministry

05/25/2026

RAMP is in full swing, and our young adult leaders are learning everything they need to facilitate service trips across the country this summer! We’re so thankful for our Community Hosts who sign up to grow in their leadership skills and their faith while we all serve alongside each other.

05/21/2026

Today’s the day! RAMP is starting, and our Community Hosts are coming in from all over the country to begin prepping and training for summer trips! Pray with us as we gather in Minneapolis! ✈️

05/11/2026

Our Community Host alumni go on to do big things. They’re working in nonprofits, businesses, and churches where they serve and impact their communities!

We’re currently hiring our final Community Host positions for this summer! Do you know someone who would benefit from a summer role that helps with career-building skills and gives an opportunity to serve others? Send them our way!

04/29/2026

We are saddened to share about the passing of a longtime friend of the YouthWorks family, Misty Drake.

Misty began her journey with YouthWorks in summer 2011 and joined full-time staff in 2014. For more than 10 years, she served faithfully, bringing her commitment to excellence, passion for people, and desire to honor the Lord through her calling to ministry. Misty left a deep and profound impact on staff, volunteers, and communities alike, radiating Christ's love to all she encountered. Her life truly was ministry. Even after her time at YouthWorks, she continued as a chaplain to those experiencing the hardest moments in life. She will be deeply missed within YouthWorks and beyond, but we rest assured knowing that her legacy lives on.

If you would like to share a photo or memory with Misty, please use the guest book option at this link.

https://www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/misty-drake