YMCA Focus
There are many Christian mission initiatives happening within YMCA's. This department highlights some of them.
Power Of Change – Richmond Y Restore Ministries Helps Those With Weight Struggles
By Charlotte Dean During the summer, many people look for a get fit quick plan to squeeze into their shorts, tank tops and, of course, bathing suits. The latest weight…
Runner Gene Carter Says YMCA Offers More than Fitness
Gene Carter is A YMCA member and a fitness enthusiast. Gene runs marathons with Paul. See how being others-minded impacted Gene and consider how it can transform your life.
The Y Gets Born Again – Or Does It?
By Brad Bloom Some photos courtesy of the YMCA of the USA. In the summer of 2010 the YMCA of the USA re-branded the organization to help improve awareness of…
Ohio YMCA Benefits From Christian Music Concert
By Lisa Gillota The Nordonia Hills YMCA and Church of the Hillsinvited the public to attend a contemporary praise concert June 10, 2011 featuring the band Souled Out. The Raise…
YMCA John 17:21 Conference – Building A Healthy Spirit
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The YMCA in the United States is synonymous with physical fitness. Most people also recognize that it has some association with the Christian faith. After all, the letters…
Community Unity – Charlotte YMCA Builds Strength Through Prayer
By Molly ThompsonPUBLISHER’S NOTE: The YMCA of Greater Charlotte has demonstrated how a non-profit Christian faith-based organization can be much more than a fitness facility. This YMCA is part community…
What Happens When Parents and Children Exercise Together
By Jodi Knepper What makes today’s kids so different from a generation or two ago? Aren’t children just naturally active, like when we were kids? Well—yes and no, says Joann…
Restore Ministries Offers Hope and Healing at the Y
By Philip F. Newman, VP-Communications, YMCA of Middle Tennessee NOTE: This article originally appeared in our February/March 2008 issue. Go to Restore Small Groups for a more updated article…