Aidan Rettich

Aidan’s ministry is characterized by constant efforts to disciple youth during some of their most tumultuous times. His passion for genuine relationships is a testament to the way Youth Unlimited staff mentored, encouraged, and inspired him during his teen years. Now, his greatest desire is to show Christ’s love to youth the way it was shown to him. Aidan has been involved with Jesters Theatre’s programs since 2017 (with a brief break to receive youth outreach training at Lifeteams) and loves engaging with youth in a directorial capacity while taking every opportunity to imitate Christ in welcoming, encouraging and generally...

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Alvina’s journey into youth work stems from her roots in Selkirk, MB, where she navigated the complexities of identity as an urban Indigenous youth in a low-income household. Youth For Christ Selkirk was a place that she went to at the age of 10, as a vulnerable youth and found a safe and nurturing environment that became pivotal in her life. Alvina gave her life to Christ at 14 years old. Shortly after she served as both volunteer and staff member. This experience sparked her commitment to walking alongside young people. After high school, Alvina spent a year being transformed...

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As a young teen growing up in Vancouver, Amanda used to dream of seeing revival happen amongst her friends and in the streets of Vancouver. It was back then that Amanda’s passion for working with people began and first interacted with Youth Unlimited. After high school, Amanda moved to Abbotsford to pursue a Youth Work degree from a local bible college, and in the midst of her degree found herself spending a year in Youth Unlimited’s Lifeteams program. It was during that year at Lifeteams where the call to work with youth really took ahold of her heart. Years later,...

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After many years of working with young people through church and camp ministries, Amanda had the opportunity to work as a Student Chaplain at Columbia Bible College, serving college-age students and as a Youth Leader in the high school youth group at Parkside Church in Mission, BC. These opportunities ignited a passion for serving and spending time with teenagers and young adults–an age group Amanda describes as “interesting and often hilarious and just amazing people!” Amanda has enjoyed coaching disc golf, basketball and volleyball when her four kids needed a coach. Her family is a huge part of her life,...

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