The mission of Word of Life Fellowship is the evangelization and discipleship of youth through various means consistent with the Holy Scriptures to strengthen and build up the church of Jesus Christ.
The story of Word of Life starts with the vision of Jack Wyrtzen, who believed, “it is the responsibility of every generation to reach their generation for Christ.” Jack founded Word of Life Fellowship in 1940 as an outgrowth of a Bible study. Over the next 75 years, Word of Life added camps, conference centers, bible institutes, and church youth ministries spanning 70 countries. Our 1400+ missionaries continue to reach the next generation for Christ.
President and CEO Don Lough, Jr. is a graduate of the Word of Life Bible Institute, Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary where he received a Masters of Theology. Don was the Vice President of International Ministries before becoming the President and CEO in 2011.
Word of Life does not hold to any particular set of theological norms. However, we do hold to a set of essential beliefs founded upon God’s Word. Our teaching, program, ministry philosophy, and mission all flow from these beliefs.
Through incredible ways, God has always graciously given us friends of the ministry that have faithfully given to sustain the worldwide ministries of Word of Life. To honor their friendship and to honor God in truth we handle financial accountability with great care and the utmost transparency.