This season, we celebrate you.

You who drive across town every Friday to bring snacks to youth group and talk about Jesus with a cluster of 13-year-old boys.

You who, in the midst of financial struggle, continue to cheer at basketball games, sing at birthday parties, and comfort at funerals.

You who lift up students in trouble, showing them God’s unconditional love.

You who see immense value in teenagers and young adults, speaking grace and truth when everyone else has turned away.

You, our Growing Young Heroes.

This November, we asked our tribe of leaders and parents to tell us about the adults in their communities who are showing up for today’s young people. Stories poured in about your courage, faithfulness, energy and boundless love.

You come from all seasons of life. You’re single; you’re married. You have small children; you have grandchildren.

So what makes you a hero? You love young people extraordinarily well. And we are so grateful for you.