Does it matter?
4 out of 5
Young Life participants
consider Young Life and it's leaders to be a significant influence on their faith.
94%
of volunteer leaders and staff with
Young Life would overwhelmingly recommend their leadership experience to a friend.
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DEREK BIRNEY
AREA DIRECTOR
Derek really enjoys being on Young Life staff. After serving in Manhattan for 4 years as a volunteer leader and as a Youth Pastor in Salina for 5 years, he cannot imagine anything better than getting to see lives changed through the impact of Young Life in Salina. Derek is married to Emily and they have a son, Benjamin.