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Notre histoire jusqu’ici
D’une petite mission universitaire à une communion de jeunes mondiale
Youth Evangelical Fellowship (YEF) puise ses racines en 2002, lorsque Apostolos Campus Ministry (ACM) fut fondé par le Dr David Jang avec des étudiants de l’Olivet Theological College and Seminary (OTCS). En 2003, le ministère commença à se transformer en ce qui allait devenir Youth Evangelical Fellowship, porté par une vision grandissante : rejoindre les étudiants par la Parole de Dieu, le discipulat et l’évangélisation.
Un nouveau chapitre important s’est ouvert à New York en 2009, lorsque YEF a été inaugurée avec des étudiants de l’université Columbia qui, poussés par le Saint-Esprit, se sont réunis pour des études bibliques en petits groupes et ont partagé l’Évangile de Jésus-Christ avec leurs camarades. À partir de ces premières rencontres, YEF s’est développée avec un objectif clair : rejoindre les étudiants assoiffés de la Parole de Dieu, les aider à grandir comme disciples de Jésus-Christ et susciter une jeune génération prête à participer à la mission de Dieu.
Par la grâce de Dieu, le ministère a continué à s'étendre à l'international. En 2015, la mission de YEF avait atteint des campus en Amérique du Nord, en Amérique du Sud, en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie-Pacifique, en Asie du Sud-Est et en Asie du Sud. La croissance de YEF reflète la description que Jésus fait du Royaume de Dieu :
“It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds that are upon the soil, yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and forms large branches; so that the birds of the air can nest under its shade.” — Mark 4:31–32
La mission confiée à YEF est de susciter une jeune génération qui aime la Croix de Jésus-Christ, proclame avec audace son sacrifice et la puissance de son salut, et rêve ensemble pour le Royaume de Dieu. YEF croit fermement à la croissance internationale et à la formation de jeunes d’horizons divers pour qu’ils se consacrent à Jésus-Christ et à sa Grande Mission. Par l’enseignement biblique, le discipulat, l’évangélisation, le développement du leadership, les retraites, les conférences missionnaires et la vie de communion locale, YEF cherche à aider les jeunes croyants à incarner avec passion un mode de vie centré sur le Royaume. Youth Evangelical Fellowship est membre de la World Olivet Assembly et membre associé de l’Alliance évangélique mondiale.
De ses premières racines dans le ministère universitaire à une communion internationale présente sur plusieurs continents, l’histoire de YEF est un témoignage de la grâce et de la fidélité de Dieu.
Ce qui a commencé comme une petite graine n’a cessé de grandir : études bibliques, évangélisation sur les campus, retraites, centres missionnaires, conférences de leadership, partenariats internationaux, formation missionnaire et l’engagement de jeunes croyants qui ont répondu à l’appel de Dieu.
Aujourd’hui, YEF continue de regarder vers l’avenir avec une vision : davantage de campus, de villes, de centres missionnaires et de nations. À mesure que des antennes s’établissent et s’affermissent dans plus de 60 pays, YEF désire susciter des jeunes qui non seulement recevront l’Évangile, mais deviendront des disciples, des responsables et des missionnaires qui le porteront aux autres.
Chaque étudiant rejoint, chaque étude biblique ouverte, chaque responsable suscité, chaque missionnaire envoyé, chaque campus ouvert et chaque nation atteinte devient un chapitre de plus dans l’histoire de l’œuvre de Dieu à travers YEF.
D’un petit grain de moutarde à une mission internationale en croissance, YEF avance dans la foi, suscitant la génération suivante pour aimer le Christ, servir son Église et porter l’Évangile aux nations.
YEF au fil des années
2002
Les débuts
Apostolos Campus Ministry (ACM) a été fondé par le Dr David Jang avec des étudiants de l'Olivet Theological College and Seminary, posant les premières bases d'une évangélisation et d'un discipulat centrés sur l'université.
2003
Développement de YEF
Le ministère a commencé à se développer de façon indépendante sous le nom de Youth Evangelical Fellowship, portant la vision d'évangéliser les étudiants universitaires et de former de jeunes disciples pour la mission de Dieu.
2004
Expansion en Corée
L'Association des étudiants évangéliques de Corée a été fondée par le Dr David Jang, renforçant encore les efforts de mission universitaire en Corée.
2005
La mission universitaire s’étend
Le ministère s'est étendu dans toute la Corée à environ 40 universités réparties sur 12 antennes régionales, établissant une base plus large pour l'évangélisation universitaire et le discipulat.
2006
Participation à Urbana 06
YEF a participé à la conférence missionnaire Urbana 06 à Saint-Louis, Missouri, entamant son expansion à l'étranger et rejoignant de jeunes chrétiens et des responsables missionnaires du monde entier pour chercher la direction de Dieu en vue de l'évangélisation mondiale.
2007
Engagement missionnaire et publications
YEF participated in MissionFest Toronto in Canada. The ministry also published several books related to global mission and contemporary religious issues, including How Islam Plans to Change the World by William Wagner. YEF also participated in the publication of READ, a magazine focused on revival and discipleship organized through a Korean Christian youth and university network.
2008
Des liens internationaux qui grandissent
YEF participated in the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly and the WEA Mission Commission. The ministry also organized theological seminars, including discussions on the modern understanding of the Student Volunteer Movement and its continuing significance for world mission.
2009
Un nouveau chapitre de la mission universitaire internationale
YEF International was inaugurated in New York City by students from Columbia University who began gathering for small-group Bible studies and witnessing to fellow students about Jesus Christ. That same year, the international website was launched to spread the gospel more widely. The Korea Evangelical College Students Association became affiliated with YEF International as its Korean branch. YEF participated as a partner organization in the NEXT WAVE CONVENTION and attended the third Asia Emerging Leaders Summit.
2010
Renforcer la formation biblique et missionnaire mondiale
YEF International hosted its first World Mission Workshop, Summer Gatherings, Winter Gatherings and Pentecost Gatherings. Also participated in the Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation. New editions of Bible study materials, including a Romans study series, were published.
2011
Expanding Chapters and Building Mission Partnerships
YEF International held its inaugural Global Leadership Summit. Chapters also began expanding to South America and Southeast Asia. Korea became an official member organization of the Korea World Missions Association (KWMA).
2012
Research, Publications, and Growing Leadership
YEF International hosts a 5-day-long leadership program, “LEAP” (Leadership Education And Practice) in New York City for national and international university students. The Korea Evangelical Institute was established as a research and publishing organization. YEF also participated in the 22nd General Assembly of the Korea World Missions Association.
2013
Mission internationale et développement du leadership
YEF participated in the World Evangelical Alliance Youth Commission's East Asia Youth Mission Leaders Consultation and the YEF International World Mission Conference. YEF also co-hosted and participated in the first through fourth Revival Bible Camps organized by the Revival Movement and participated in the 23rd General Assembly of KWMA.
2014
Développement de la formation de disciples et de l’enseignement biblique
YEF International developed and published structured Bible education and member-training programs, including the Member Training Course, Discipleship Training Course, and Leader Training Course, designed to support progressive stages of discipleship and ministry development. YEF participated in the 24th General Assembly of KWMA and co-hosted the fifth Revival Vision Camp organized by the Revival Movement.
2015
Expansion mondiale et développement du leadership
By 2015, YEF's international mission had expanded to campuses across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Dr. Mark Wagner became the Chairman of YEF International. This period also marked the beginning of YEF's first Leadership Conference series in Korea, bringing leaders together for biblical training, fellowship, mission planning, and preparation for continued international expansion.
2016
Developing Regional Leadership
YEF around the world continued growing in number and leadership conferences in Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia, North America and South America take place, bringing together ministry leaders for further training, fellowship, and preparation for international mission.
2017
YEF Holds Leadership Conference Series and Launches Mission Trips Toward the Vision of 100 Chapters Worldwide
YEF held a series of Leadership Conferences in Korea, strengthening relationships among leaders and developing a shared vision for its expanding international mission. Chapters also began organizing mission and vision trips to new cities, advancing the dream of establishing 100 YEF chapters worldwide.
2018
YEF Holds Inaugural General Assembly in New York as Regional Leadership Retreats Expand Worldwide
YEF International held its inaugural General Assembly in New York, strengthening unity and cooperation across its global network. Building on this momentum, YEF North America, India, Africa, and other regions began organizing leadership retreats to deepen relationships, strengthen regional ministry, and develop future leaders.
2019
YEF Expands Its Global Mission Through International Conferences, Leadership Development, and New Chapters
YEF held its 2019 International Mission Conference in the United Kingdom. Representatives also participated in the World Olivet Assembly General Assembly in Dover, New York, and the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia. Throughout the year, YEF continued developing leaders and planting new chapters around the world.
2020
Siège de YEF établi à Orlando
A significant milestone in YEF's international development came in 2020 with the acquisition of YEF Headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The headquarters provided a permanent base for international mission coordination, leadership development, training, worship, fellowship, and missionary preparation. As ministry increasingly moved online, YEF held the Online Easter Retreat 2020, Online Summer Retreat 2020, and Online Christmas Retreat 2020.
2021
YEF Strengthens Its Global Network Through New Mission Centers, International Retreats, and Leadership Development
YEF International established mission centers and leadership structures across Southeast Asia, Asia-Pacific, and South America, further strengthening its global ministry network. YEF International Headquarters also began hosting onsite retreats for the first time, welcoming members from around the world. In addition, the ministry participated as a member organization in the 31st General Assembly of the Korea World Missions Association.
2022
YEF Expands Global Mission Vision Across Three Continents
Youth Evangelical Fellowship renewed its global mission vision, joining the wider effort to establish missions in 153 nations. YEF strengthened its leadership, evangelism, and biblical training while expanding its mission work throughout Asia-Pacific, Oceania, and Africa. YEF also participated in the 30th-anniversary celebration of the World Olivet Assembly.
2023
Strengthening the Global Mission Through Missionary Sending and Mission Partnerships
YEF International and HQ continued to strengthen the global mission network through leadership development, campus evangelism, Bible training, and international cooperation. Missionaries were sent out from Southeast Asia, Oceania, and North America to support new mission fields and advance the Gospel among university students worldwide. In Korea, YEFK participated in the 33rd General Assembly of the Korea World Missions Association, welcomed Pastor Kim Myung-hyuk for a special Sunday service.
2024
International HQ Expansion Advances Global Campus Mission
YEF International and HQ continued strengthening regional missions through leadership training, Bible study, campus evangelism, and international coordination. Chapters expanded their outreach among university students, while mission trips, including YEF Korea’s outreach to Mongolia, established new relationships and opened opportunities for future mission growth. The International HQ team also expanded as the headquarters continued to develop its facilities and capacity to support the global mission.
2025
Équiper une nouvelle génération au siège de YEF
In 2025, YEF Headquarters in Orlando held a large internship program and Summer Retreat for college students and young missionaries. Through Bible study, worship, prayer, evangelism, ministry training, fellowship, and practical mission experiences, participants were given opportunities to deepen their faith while experiencing the daily life of Christian mission. These programs reflected YEF's continued commitment to raising and equipping a new generation of students and young missionaries who can carry the gospel to university campuses, cities, and nations.
2026
Expanding the Mission to More Than 60 Nations
In 2026, YEF enters a new season of international expansion with plans to establish and strengthen chapters across more than 60 nations. Building upon more than two decades of campus evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, and international mission, YEF is working to develop stronger national fellowships, digital mission platforms, local leadership, and partnerships with churches around the world. The vision is not simply to establish a presence in more countries, but to build sustainable mission fields where young people can encounter the gospel, study the Word of God, grow as disciples, and eventually become missionaries and leaders themselves.
Poursuivre la mission
De ses premières racines dans le ministère universitaire à une communion internationale présente sur plusieurs continents, l’histoire de YEF est un témoignage de la grâce et de la fidélité de Dieu.
Ce qui a commencé comme une petite graine n’a cessé de grandir : études bibliques, évangélisation sur les campus, retraites, centres missionnaires, conférences de leadership, partenariats internationaux, formation missionnaire et l’engagement de jeunes croyants qui ont répondu à l’appel de Dieu.
Aujourd’hui, YEF continue de regarder vers l’avenir avec une vision : davantage de campus, de villes, de centres missionnaires et de nations. À mesure que des antennes s’établissent et s’affermissent dans plus de 60 pays, YEF désire susciter des jeunes qui non seulement recevront l’Évangile, mais deviendront des disciples, des responsables et des missionnaires qui le porteront aux autres.
Notre histoire s’écrit encore
Chaque étudiant rejoint, chaque étude biblique ouverte, chaque responsable suscité, chaque missionnaire envoyé, chaque campus ouvert et chaque nation atteinte devient un chapitre de plus dans l’histoire de l’œuvre de Dieu à travers YEF.
D’un petit grain de moutarde à une mission internationale en croissance, YEF avance dans la foi, suscitant la génération suivante pour aimer le Christ, servir son Église et porter l’Évangile aux nations.