YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Junior High + High School
Youth for Christ
A vibrant place for students to encounter Jesus, build real friendships, grow in God’s Word, and discover that they can make a difference right now.
Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Word of Life Church, 1500 Cedarwood Dr, Crest Hill, IL
Not just future church
Students belong here now.
Youth for Christ is built for junior high and high school students who are learning what it means to follow Jesus in real life. This is a place to ask honest questions, worship boldly, build strong friendships, and grow into Christ-centered leaders.
Why YFC?
Because students are not waiting to matter someday. We believe God can use them right now in their homes, schools, friendships, and church family.
What to expect
Faith that feels real, not forced.
Real Friendships
A place to be known.
Students can connect with people who care about them, encourage them, and help them follow Jesus with confidence.
Biblical Teaching
Truth for the real stuff students face.
Every message points students back to Jesus, Scripture, identity, purpose, and practical faith.
Worship + Prayer
Moments where God becomes personal.
We make room for students to respond, pray, worship, and experience the presence of God for themselves.
When + where
Join us Sundays.
Gathering Time
Sundays
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Youth for Christ meets at Word of Life Church during the Sunday morning window. Students can come ready for connection, teaching, worship, and community.
For parents
Safe, supervised, and spiritually focused.
We know trusting someone with your teenager matters. Youth for Christ is led by caring, trained, background-checked leaders who want students to grow in faith, character, confidence, and healthy relationships.
Our goal is more than entertainment.
We want students to encounter Jesus, understand the Bible, learn how to pray, build wise friendships, and take next steps in their walk with God.
Questions are welcome.
If you are new, have a student joining for the first time, or want to know more before visiting, we would love to connect with you.
Contact the Church
New to YFC?
Come hang out. Bring a friend.
No pressure. No perfect people. Just a room full of students learning to follow Jesus together. Whether you have grown up in church or you are just curious, there is a place for you here.
First time visiting?
Come a few minutes early, let a leader know it is your first time, and we will help you find where to go. You can also message us or contact the church before you come.
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Helping students in Crest Hill, Joliet, and Will County follow Jesus.
Youth for Christ is the student ministry of Word of Life Church in Crest Hill, IL, serving junior high and high school students from Joliet, Crest Hill, and surrounding communities. We would love to help your student find community, grow in faith, and take their next step with Jesus.
Ready to connect?
Join us this Sunday, follow along on Instagram, or contact the church with any questions.
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Location
1500 Cedarwood Dr Crest Hill, IL 60403
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Contact
- Phone: 815-729-7777
- Email: wolci@wolci.org
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs 9AM - 5PM
A Spirit-filled, multi-cultural, Christian church in Crest Hill, IL, serving Joliet, Will County, and surrounding Will County communities with biblical teaching and worship.