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Dari Misi Kampus Kecil menjadi Persekutuan Pemuda Global
Youth Evangelical Fellowship (YEF) berakar pada tahun 2002, ketika Apostolos Campus Ministry (ACM) didirikan oleh Dr. David Jang bersama mahasiswa Olivet Theological College and Seminary (OTCS). Pada tahun 2003, pelayanan ini mulai berkembang menjadi apa yang kelak disebut Youth Evangelical Fellowship, dengan visi yang terus bertumbuh untuk menjangkau mahasiswa melalui Firman Allah, pemuridan, dan penginjilan.
Babak baru yang penting dimulai di New York City pada tahun 2009, ketika YEF diresmikan bersama mahasiswa Columbia University yang digerakkan Roh Kudus untuk berkumpul dalam pemahaman Alkitab kelompok kecil dan membagikan Injil Yesus Kristus kepada sesama mahasiswa. Dari pertemuan-pertemuan awal ini, YEF berkembang dengan fokus yang jelas: menjangkau mahasiswa yang haus akan Firman Allah, menolong mereka bertumbuh sebagai murid Yesus Kristus, dan membangkitkan generasi muda yang rela ambil bagian dalam misi Allah.
Oleh anugerah Allah, pelayanan ini terus meluas secara internasional. Pada tahun 2015, misi YEF telah mencapai kampus-kampus di Amerika Utara, Amerika Selatan, Eropa, Afrika, Asia Pasifik, Asia Tenggara, dan Asia Selatan. Pertumbuhan YEF mencerminkan gambaran Yesus tentang Kerajaan Allah:
“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
Tugas YEF adalah membangkitkan generasi muda yang mengasihi Salib Yesus Kristus, dengan berani memberitakan pengorbanan-Nya dan kuasa keselamatan-Nya, serta bermimpi bersama bagi Kerajaan Allah. YEF sungguh percaya pada pertumbuhan internasional dan pada memperlengkapi kaum muda dari beragam latar belakang untuk mempersembahkan diri kepada Yesus Kristus dan Amanat Agung-Nya. Melalui pengajaran alkitabiah, pemuridan, penginjilan, pengembangan kepemimpinan, retret, konferensi misi, dan kehidupan persekutuan setempat, YEF berupaya menolong orang percaya muda menghidupi gaya hidup yang berpusat pada Kerajaan dengan penuh gairah. Youth Evangelical Fellowship adalah anggota World Olivet Assembly dan anggota asosiasi World Evangelical Alliance.
Dari akar awalnya dalam pelayanan kampus hingga menjadi persekutuan internasional yang menjangkau lintas benua, sejarah YEF adalah kesaksian tentang anugerah dan kesetiaan Allah.
Apa yang bermula sebagai benih kecil terus bertumbuh melalui pemahaman Alkitab, penginjilan kampus, retret, pusat misi, konferensi kepemimpinan, kemitraan internasional, pelatihan misionaris, dan dedikasi orang percaya muda yang menjawab panggilan Allah.
Hari ini YEF terus memandang masa depan dengan visi bagi lebih banyak kampus, kota, pusat misi, dan bangsa. Seiring cabang-cabang didirikan dan dikuatkan di lebih dari 60 bangsa, YEF rindu membangkitkan kaum muda yang bukan hanya menerima Injil, melainkan juga menjadi murid, pemimpin, dan misionaris yang membawanya kepada sesama.
Setiap mahasiswa yang dijangkau, setiap pemahaman Alkitab yang dibuka, setiap pemimpin yang dibangkitkan, setiap misionaris yang diutus, setiap kampus yang dirintis, dan setiap bangsa yang dijangkau menjadi babak baru dalam kisah karya Allah melalui YEF.
Dari biji sesawi yang kecil menjadi misi internasional yang bertumbuh, YEF terus melangkah dalam iman—membangkitkan generasi berikutnya untuk mengasihi Kristus, melayani Gereja-Nya, dan membawa Injil kepada bangsa-bangsa.
YEF dari Tahun ke Tahun
2002
Awal Mula
Apostolos Campus Ministry (ACM) didirikan oleh Dr. David Jang bersama mahasiswa dari Olivet Theological College and Seminary, meletakkan dasar awal bagi penginjilan dan pemuridan yang berpusat pada universitas.
2003
Perkembangan YEF
Pelayanan mulai berkembang secara mandiri sebagai Youth Evangelical Fellowship, meneruskan visi menginjili mahasiswa dan membina murid-murid muda bagi misi Allah.
2004
Perluasan di Korea
Asosiasi Mahasiswa Injili Korea didirikan oleh Dr. David Jang, semakin memperkuat upaya misi universitas di Korea.
2005
Misi Kampus Meluas
Pelayanan meluas ke seluruh Korea hingga sekitar 40 universitas di 12 cabang regional, membangun dasar yang lebih luas bagi penginjilan kampus dan pemuridan.
2006
Keikutsertaan dalam Urbana 06
YEF mengikuti konferensi misi Urbana 06 di St. Louis, Missouri, memulai ekspansi mereka ke luar negeri dan bergabung dengan orang Kristen muda serta pemimpin misi dari seluruh dunia dalam mencari arahan Tuhan bagi penginjilan global.
2007
Keterlibatan Misi dan Penerbitan
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
Menumbuhkan Koneksi Internasional
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
Babak Baru dalam Misi Kampus Internasional
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
Menguatkan Pelatihan Alkitabiah dan Misi Global
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
Misi Internasional dan Pengembangan Kepemimpinan
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
Mengembangkan Pemuridan dan Pendidikan Alkitab
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
Perluasan Global dan Pengembangan Kepemimpinan
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
Kantor Pusat YEF Didirikan di 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
Memperlengkapi Generasi Baru di Kantor Pusat 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.
Melanjutkan Misi
Dari akar awalnya dalam pelayanan kampus hingga menjadi persekutuan internasional yang menjangkau lintas benua, sejarah YEF adalah kesaksian tentang anugerah dan kesetiaan Allah.
Apa yang bermula sebagai benih kecil terus bertumbuh melalui pemahaman Alkitab, penginjilan kampus, retret, pusat misi, konferensi kepemimpinan, kemitraan internasional, pelatihan misionaris, dan dedikasi orang percaya muda yang menjawab panggilan Allah.
Hari ini YEF terus memandang masa depan dengan visi bagi lebih banyak kampus, kota, pusat misi, dan bangsa. Seiring cabang-cabang didirikan dan dikuatkan di lebih dari 60 bangsa, YEF rindu membangkitkan kaum muda yang bukan hanya menerima Injil, melainkan juga menjadi murid, pemimpin, dan misionaris yang membawanya kepada sesama.
Sejarah Kami Masih Ditulis
Setiap mahasiswa yang dijangkau, setiap pemahaman Alkitab yang dibuka, setiap pemimpin yang dibangkitkan, setiap misionaris yang diutus, setiap kampus yang dirintis, dan setiap bangsa yang dijangkau menjadi babak baru dalam kisah karya Allah melalui YEF.
Dari biji sesawi yang kecil menjadi misi internasional yang bertumbuh, YEF terus melangkah dalam iman—membangkitkan generasi berikutnya untuk mengasihi Kristus, melayani Gereja-Nya, dan membawa Injil kepada bangsa-bangsa.