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작은 캠퍼스 선교에서 세계적인 청년 공동체로

Youth Evangelical Fellowship(YEF)의 뿌리는 2002년으로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 그해 장다윗 박사가 올리벳 신학대학원(OTCS) 학생들과 함께 Apostolos Campus Ministry(ACM)를 설립했습니다. 2003년, 이 사역은 하나님의 말씀과 제자훈련, 전도를 통해 대학생들에게 다가가려는 커져 가는 비전을 품고 Youth Evangelical Fellowship이 될 모습으로 발전하기 시작했습니다.

2009년 뉴욕에서 중요한 새 장이 열렸습니다. 성령의 감동을 받은 컬럼비아 대학교 학생들이 소그룹 성경공부로 모이고 동료 학생들에게 예수 그리스도의 복음을 전하면서 YEF가 출범했습니다. 이 초기 모임에서 YEF는 분명한 방향을 세웠습니다. 하나님의 말씀에 목마른 대학생들을 만나고, 그들이 예수 그리스도의 제자로 자라도록 돕고, 하나님의 선교에 동참하려는 젊은 세대를 세우는 것입니다.

하나님의 은혜로 이 사역은 국제적으로 계속 확장되었습니다. 2015년까지 YEF의 사역은 북미, 남미, 유럽, 아프리카, 아시아태평양, 동남아시아, 남아시아 전역의 캠퍼스에 이르렀습니다. YEF의 성장은 예수님께서 말씀하신 하나님 나라의 모습을 떠올리게 합니다.

“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

YEF의 사명은 예수 그리스도의 십자가를 사랑하고, 그분의 희생과 구원의 능력을 담대히 전하며, 하나님 나라를 함께 꿈꾸는 젊은 세대를 세우는 것입니다. YEF는 국제적 성장과, 다양한 배경의 젊은이들이 예수 그리스도와 그분의 지상명령에 헌신하도록 세우는 일을 굳게 믿습니다. 성경 교육과 제자훈련, 전도, 리더십 개발, 수련회, 선교 대회, 지역 공동체 생활을 통해 YEF는 젊은 신자들이 하나님 나라 중심의 삶을 뜨겁게 살아내도록 돕고자 합니다. Youth Evangelical Fellowship은 World Olivet Assembly의 회원이자 세계복음주의연맹의 준회원입니다.

캠퍼스 사역의 초기 뿌리에서 여러 대륙에 이르는 국제적 공동체로, YEF의 역사는 하나님의 은혜와 신실하심에 대한 간증입니다.

작은 씨앗으로 시작된 일은 성경공부와 캠퍼스 전도, 수련회와 선교 센터, 리더십 컨퍼런스와 국제 협력, 선교사 훈련, 그리고 하나님의 부르심에 응답한 젊은 신자들의 헌신을 통해 계속 자라 왔습니다.

오늘도 YEF는 더 많은 캠퍼스와 도시, 선교 센터와 나라를 향한 비전으로 앞을 바라봅니다. 60개국 이상에서 챕터가 세워지고 든든해지는 가운데, YEF는 복음을 받을 뿐 아니라 그것을 다른 이에게 전하는 제자와 리더, 선교사가 될 젊은이들을 세우기를 바랍니다.

만난 한 사람의 학생, 열린 한 번의 성경공부, 세워진 한 명의 리더, 파송된 한 명의 선교사, 개척된 한 캠퍼스, 복음이 전해진 한 나라 — 그 하나하나가 YEF를 통한 하나님의 일하심에 또 한 장을 더합니다.

작은 겨자씨에서 자라나는 국제 선교로, YEF는 다음 세대가 그리스도를 사랑하고 그분의 교회를 섬기며 열방에 복음을 전하도록 세우며 믿음으로 나아갑니다.

세월 속의 YEF

2002

시작

아포스톨로스 캠퍼스 미니스트리(ACM)는 데이비드 장 박사가 올리벳 신학대학원 학생들과 함께 설립했으며, 대학 중심의 전도와 제자훈련의 초기 기반을 놓았습니다.

2003

YEF의 발전

사역은 대학생을 전도하고 하나님의 선교를 위해 젊은 제자를 양성한다는 비전을 이어받아 Youth Evangelical Fellowship으로 독자적으로 발전하기 시작했습니다.

2004

한국에서의 확장

한국복음주의대학생연합회가 데이비드 장 박사에 의해 설립되어 한국의 대학 선교 사역을 한층 강화했습니다.

2005

캠퍼스 선교의 확장

사역은 12개 지역 지부에 걸쳐 약 40개 대학으로 한국 전역에 확장되어 캠퍼스 전도와 제자훈련의 더 넓은 기반을 마련했습니다.

2006

어바나 06 참가

YEF는 미주리주 세인트루이스에서 열린 Urbana 06 선교대회에 참석하여 해외 확장을 시작했으며, 전 세계 젊은 그리스도인 및 선교 지도자들과 함께 세계 복음화를 위한 하나님의 인도를 구했습니다.

2007

선교 참여와 출판

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

자라나는 국제적 연결

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

국제 캠퍼스 선교의 새로운 장

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

성경적·세계적 선교 훈련의 강화

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

국제 선교와 리더십 개발

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

제자훈련과 성경 교육의 발전

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

세계적 확장과 리더십 개발

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

올랜도에 YEF 본부 설립

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 본부에서 새로운 세대를 세우다

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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