Barry McLeod

I have the privilege of passing on God’s love, wisdom and peace. Barry heard God’s clear direction to work with the at risk youth in East Vancouver during a chapel service in 1976. And that’s just what he did before moving to Mission with his family of four children and his beautiful wife in 1993 to become a part of the staff team at Youth Unlimited! “Over the years, some of the challenges facing youth have changed and some of the methods to help the youth have changed, but what hasn’t changed is the need that young people have for...

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As a teenager, Calvin spent his summers working at camp, which is where he first felt called to youth ministry. Calvin graduated from Columbia Bible College in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and worked at the college as an Academic Support Advisor for one year before joining the Youth Unlimited team on staff. Calvin is passionate about walking with teenagers through the everyday stuff of life. He believes that the Kingdom of God permeates all parts of life, even the most mundane things, and wants to live a life of invitation into that Kingdom. Calvin is also...

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“I love art because it gives people an opportunity to explore and express the fullness of who they are. It offers a neutral and accessible territory that breaks down barriers and gets us to work together.” Stemming from this belief in the power of art, Charlotte developed and began YU’s Creative Life program in 2013. Creative Life was born from a vision Charlotte had to build on the assets she saw in the youth of East Vancouver who display immense creativity, resilience, perspectives and abilities that can affect change. Charlotte’s Kiwi accent and artistic flair has blessed YU and the...

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“I could not deny my passion to walk alongside Youth Unlimited and bring hope, a listening ear and an acceptance that says, you belong.” It was her personal experience of being cared for by a youth worker that motivated Charlotte to create a safe space for young adults in her own life — a space of care where youth can see their full potential, leading them to transformation and hope through life’s highs and lows. Charlotte works with young families in YU’s Thrive program. Through Thrive, women who are alone, unemployed or on income assistance will be given the tools...

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