YoungLives · Paducah, Kentucky

Life with Jesus.
Life together.

Support pregnant and parenting teens through mentorship, community, and a life with Christ.

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YoungLives is a ministry of Young Life.
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Friendship.
Faith.
Everyday moments.

Our mission

We go where young mothers are.

YoungLives supports pregnant and parenting teens through mentorship, community, and a life with Christ. We meet young moms where they are and walk alongside them with consistency, grace, and Christ-like care.

A mother and her baby
It begins with a relationship

Someone to share life with.

Caring adults walk alongside teen moms and their children through everyday life, sharing encouragement, friendship, and Christ’s love.

From that relationship comes the opportunity to share why we are there: the love, hope, and Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Room at the table

A meal. A conversation. A place to belong.

YoungLives clubs offer fun, laughter, encouragement, and the good news of Jesus. Dinner and childcare give teen moms space to build relationships and connect with others who understand their journey.

We’re building the team and support for our first clubs, with a target launch of January 2027 in Paducah.

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Be part of the story

Small acts of care make room for connection.

There’s a place for you here.

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