At Youth for Christ Nigeria in Gombe, young lives are being transformed in powerful and personal ways. Two young people, Daniel and God’swill Meljohn, recently shared testimonies that reflect the deep impact of intentional discipleship and spiritual encounters.
Daniel recounted how his prayer life has been completely transformed. He shared that before, studying as a Christian and spending time in prayer felt difficult and burdensome. However, everything changed after the “October to Remember” program. In his words, he “caught the fire” for prayer. What was once a struggle has now become a passion—he prays freely and consistently, no longer concerned about time. His renewed hunger for God is a clear sign of spiritual awakening.
Similarly, God’swill Meljohn expressed heartfelt gratitude for how YFC has reshaped his perspective on witnessing. Initially, he believed that sharing one’s faith was a waste of time and something meant only for adults. But through guidance from Uncle Gideon and participation in outreach activities like the “Fish Cycle,” his understanding changed. He began to see the importance of reaching out to his peers with the message of Christ.
Now, God’swill has taken personal steps to engage other young people, actively sharing his faith and trusting God to grow his confidence and effectiveness. His journey reflects a shift from indifference to intentionality - a powerful example of how exposure and mentorship can inspire action.
These testimonies highlight a common theme: when young people encounter truth and are guided with purpose, their lives are set on a new trajectory. The fire ignited in Gombe continues to burn, shaping a generation that is passionate about prayer and committed to reaching others.
Daniel recounted how his prayer life has been completely transformed. He shared that before, studying as a Christian and spending time in prayer felt difficult and burdensome. However, everything changed after the “October to Remember” program. In his words, he “caught the fire” for prayer. What was once a struggle has now become a passion—he prays freely and consistently, no longer concerned about time. His renewed hunger for God is a clear sign of spiritual awakening.
Similarly, God’swill Meljohn expressed heartfelt gratitude for how YFC has reshaped his perspective on witnessing. Initially, he believed that sharing one’s faith was a waste of time and something meant only for adults. But through guidance from Uncle Gideon and participation in outreach activities like the “Fish Cycle,” his understanding changed. He began to see the importance of reaching out to his peers with the message of Christ.
Now, God’swill has taken personal steps to engage other young people, actively sharing his faith and trusting God to grow his confidence and effectiveness. His journey reflects a shift from indifference to intentionality - a powerful example of how exposure and mentorship can inspire action.
These testimonies highlight a common theme: when young people encounter truth and are guided with purpose, their lives are set on a new trajectory. The fire ignited in Gombe continues to burn, shaping a generation that is passionate about prayer and committed to reaching others.