The WHY of Young Life In talking about God’s plan to reach the world, David Platt says “ This kind of movement involves all of us. Every single follower of Christ fishing for men. Every single disciple making disciples. No more spectators. Instead, ordinary people spreading the gospel in extraordinary ways all over the world.” I read that quote and I think of Young Life leaders all around the world, entering into the culture of teenagers and sharing Jesus. It is a huge calling and not easy, but sometimes we do get glimpses of how God uses that investment. I recently received the following note from a former YL kid in the Dominican Republic explaining why she is thankful for those leaders. “ Many will tell you that being a high schooler, in almost any part of the world, is not an easy task. Having lived my high school years in a society where last names, cliques of friends and attendance to parties clearly