Since 1944, Youth for Christ has had a distinctive history of youth evangelism.
The Youth for Christ Rally
In the early 1940s, during World War II, many young men, mostly ministers and evangelists, were holding large rallies in Canada, England and the United States. YFC quickly organized into a national movement. Billy Graham became YFC's first full-time staff member.
The YFC Bible Club
YFC's ministry methodology turned to Bible Clubs in the late 50s and 60s. It was during this period of ministry our focus shifted from rallies that emphasized proclamation evangelism to relevant, relational evangelism to un-churched youth.