IYC began over 20 years ago as the vision of three Iowa Youth Pastors who believed that God wanted to do a big work in the youth of the state of Iowa. They joined their groups together for a camp that year and called it “Iowa for Jesus”. With the goals of forming relationships, strengthening leaders, and having life-changing ministry for teens, the heart and foundation for what would become IYC was formed. As they continued to pursue God year-by-year, more groups were added and the name was changed to “Iowa Youth Connection”. Even as IYC continues to grow, it is still lead by local church Youth Ministers from the Midwest, and keeps local church youth ministry at the center of its focus.

Many teens and leaders have been dramatically impacted by God through the ministry of IYC over the years. God is doing a great work in youth from all over the heartland, and the ministry’s influence has expanded over the years; at times touching teens and leaders from Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin and Illinois!

Board Members 2009

Byron Fitchpatric - President, Cornerstone Family Church, Des Moines
Josh Camody - Ft. Dodge
Diane Borders - Quad Cities
Adam Hirschy - Dubuque
Mike Nelson - Cedar Rapids

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