Jake Bland is the president & CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC) USA, a pillar of missional youth ministry since 1944 when Reverend Billy Graham became YFC’s first full-time employee. Today, YFC is experiencing a resurgence, growing by over 20% annually since June 1, 2021. It operates globally in over 100 nations and through over 1,200 local ministry sites across the US, engaging 11–19-year-olds who do not know Christ and intentionally pursuing those often overlooked. Before joining the YFC staff, Jake co-founded two media production companies and completed a master’s degree in youth ministry leadership. Jake and his wife, Ali, reside in Denver and have two children, Silas and Ivy.
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