April 22, 2026

Brianna was born and raised in North Vancouver, where she developed her love for people, conversations, the outdoors, and photography. Brianna has been involved in kids and youth ministries since she was a kid and youth herself, but really recognized her calling to work with youth when she began spending summers working at Keats Camp. It was there that she first saw how God could work through her to meet youth and invite them to know Him. After high school, Brianna attended Bodenseehof Bible School in Germany, where the invitation from Jesus to live a life abundant with relational love...

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April 21, 2023

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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June 26, 2018

“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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June 26, 2018

“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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