YCL Development Programs

09/08/2026

Seeing students come to Christ and develop as leaders is our greatest joy! Thank you Darlene and Bay Focus for featuring our organization.

09/02/2026

YCL Development Programs has GONE GLOBAL! Now, students and young adults anywhere in the world are able to access our leadership training and resources to launch a Faith & Purpose Club.

If you have a domestic or international contact who would like to partner with us, please email us at [email protected]

08/29/2026

Faith & Purpose Clubs aren’t just about starting a club—they’re about becoming the kind of leader who is willing to stand for what they believe in.

Jadon shares how his club helped him grow in leadership, stand unashamed in his faith, and use his creativity to reach others.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

We are excited to announce our YCL HUB in Uganda where outreach programs are launching in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya...a YCL HUB in Asia is next!

08/06/2026

Dear YCL Supporters,

We have a student in leadership who is deaf and has the help of an interpreter. She would like to attend our in person training. The cost of the interpreter to attend the Saturday session.

If you would like to help with this cost, please click here to donate: www.yclprograms.org/donate

Thank you so much!

YCL Development Programs, formerly First Priority of Tampa Bay, is supported by private donations. 100% of all donations impact local students and 93% of is applied to student programming.

07/24/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of YCL INTERNATIONAL!

YCL Development Programs can now help students anywhere in the world launch a Faith and Purpose Club!

We can’t wait to see where God leads us next!

06/06/2026

Our YCL students were so excited to participate in an online Bible study this morning with young adults in Kampala, Uganda! What an incredible experience and so life giving!

06/01/2026

All students who previously participated in our campus clubs are invited to the annual alumni luncheon at the Palma Ceia Country Club on Friday, June 26th from 11:30am-1:30pm. The guest speaker is Zach Elliott, a renowned Christian author, pastor, and founder of V3 ministry. Please reserve your spot by registering today:

Now Known As Young Christian Leaders Development Programs

05/15/2026

Students are the heartbeat of our organization, and in every YCL student there is a faith story about how God is faithfully loving them and calling them to purpose.