About Us

What is Young Life?

Young Life doesn't start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don't happen overnight — they take time, patience, trust and consistency. 

So Young Life leaders log many hours with kids — where they are, as they are. We listen to their stories and learn what's important to them because we genuinely care about their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks.

We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.

This is the first step of a lifelong journey; the choices they make today, based upon God's love for them, will impact future decisions … careers chosen, marriages formed and families raised. All ripples from the time when a Young Life leader took time to reach out and enter their world.

Read Young Life's Statement of Faith Here
 

Young Life Kingsport Leadership

Area Director

Scottie Dancy, a Knoxville native, has been involved with Young Life since he was an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee, where he served as a volunteer leader. After graduating, he landed his first staff position as an intern. Scottie was appointed as Area Director for Kingsport 10 years ago. He works to involve the community, build connections with students, support the volunteer leaders and, alongside the support committee, further the growth of the ministry.

 

 

 

 

Committee Members

The Young Life committee is a group of adults who provide guidance to the direction and vision for the local Young Life area. Currently, 16 committee members serve Young Life Kingsport.

 

Brian Eiselstein - Chariman
Dave Ford - Executive Secretary
April Schubert - Treasurer
Cindy Brumit
Rack Cross
Melissa Davis
Shane Davis
Alan Johnson
Stephanie Johnson
Carey Pace
Shawn Pace
Kim Scalf
Donna Sells
Kathy Snapp
Tommy Snapp
Danielle Treece
 

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