歩み

これまでの歩み

小さなキャンパス宣教から世界の青年の交わりへ

Youth Evangelical Fellowship（YEF）の始まりは2002年にさかのぼります。この年、デイビッド・ジャン博士がオリベット神学大学院（OTCS）の学生たちと共に Apostolos Campus Ministry（ACM）を設立しました。2003年、この働きは神の言葉、弟子訓練、伝道を通して大学生に届くという広がるビジョンを携え、のちのYouth Evangelical Fellowship へと発展し始めました。

2009年、ニューヨークで重要な新しい章が始まりました。聖霊に動かされたコロンビア大学の学生たちが小グループの聖書研究に集まり、仲間の学生にイエス・キリストの福音を伝え、YEFが始まったのです。この最初の集まりからYEFは明確な目標をもって育ちました。神の言葉に渇く大学生に届き、彼らがイエス・キリストの弟子として成長するのを助け、神の宣教に参加しようとする若い世代を育てることです。

神の恵みにより、この働きは国際的に広がり続けました。2015年までに、YEFの宣教は北米、南米、ヨーロッパ、アフリカ、アジア太平洋、東南アジア、南アジアのキャンパスに及びました。YEFの成長は、イエスが語られた神の国の描写を思わせます。

“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

YEFの使命は、イエス・キリストの十字架を愛し、その犠牲と救いの力を大胆に告げ、神の国を共に夢見る若い世代を育てることです。YEFは国際的な成長と、さまざまな背景の若者がイエス・キリストとその大宣教命令に自らを献げられるよう整えることを固く信じています。聖書教育、弟子訓練、伝道、リーダーシップ育成、リトリート、宣教大会、地域の交わりの歩みを通して、YEFは若い信仰者が神の国を中心とした生き方を情熱をもって体現できるよう助けたいと願っています。Youth Evangelical Fellowship は World Olivet Assembly の加盟団体であり、世界福音同盟の準加盟団体です。

キャンパス奉仕という初期の根から、大陸を越える国際的な交わりへ。YEFの歩みは神の恵みと真実の証しです。

小さな種として始まったものは、聖書研究、キャンパス伝道、リトリート、宣教センター、リーダーシップ大会、国際的な提携、宣教師訓練、そして神の召しに応えた若い信仰者たちの献身を通して育ち続けてきました。

今日もYEFは、さらに多くのキャンパス、街、宣教センター、国々を見つめて前を向いています。60を超える国々でチャプターが立てられ強められる中、YEFは福音を受け取るだけでなく、それを人に運ぶ弟子、リーダー、宣教師となる若者たちを育てたいと願っています。

届けられた一人の学生、開かれた一つの聖書研究、育てられた一人のリーダー、遣わされた一人の宣教師、開拓された一つのキャンパス、福音が届いた一つの国——その一つひとつが、YEFを通した神の働きの物語に新たな一章を加えます。

小さなからし種から成長する国際的な宣教へ。YEFは信仰をもって前進し、キリストを愛し、その教会に仕え、福音を国々へ運ぶ次の世代を育てています。

歳月を重ねたYEF

2002

はじまり

アポストロス・キャンパス・ミニストリー（ACM）は、デイビッド・ジャン博士がオリベット神学大学院の学生たちとともに設立し、大学を中心とした伝道と弟子訓練の初期の土台を築きました。

2003

YEFの発展

働きは、大学生に伝道し神の宣教のために若い弟子を育てるというビジョンを受け継ぎ、Youth Evangelical Fellowshipとして独自に発展し始めました。

2004

韓国での広がり

韓国福音主義大学生連合会がデイビッド・ジャン博士によって設立され、韓国における大学宣教の働きがさらに強化されました。

2005

キャンパス宣教の広がり

働きは韓国全土で12の地域支部にわたる約40の大学へと広がり、キャンパス伝道と弟子訓練のより広い土台を築きました。

2006

アーバナ06への参加

YEFはミズーリ州セントルイスで開かれたUrbana 06宣教大会に参加し、海外への拡大を開始するとともに、世界中の若いクリスチャンや宣教指導者たちとともに世界伝道のための神の導きを求めました。

2007

宣教への関わりと出版

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

広がる国際的なつながり

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

国際キャンパス宣教の新しい章

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

聖書的・世界的な宣教訓練を強める

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

国際宣教とリーダーシップの育成

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

弟子訓練と聖書教育の発展

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

世界的な広がりとリーダーシップの育成

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

オーランドにYEF本部を設立

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

YEF本部で新しい世代を整える

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.

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