South Central Division

Where is Frank this next week?
In DC attending the USFLT meeting!

August 3rd, Update

SCD Calendar 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 Divisional Calendar is live!

Kids Known by Name Reset – August

July Kids Known by Name counts include 2026 graduating seniors and other kids “graduating” out of their current ministry. August 2026 counts should not include those recent graduates but should include incoming kids as appropriate. Please remind areas of this reset! Feel free to share the CMI page of the Area Office Guidebook if that would be helpful.

Health Club Benefit Reimbursement

Just a reminder to submit your Health Club Benefit for reimbursement in Workday if you are enrolled in Young Life benefits. All requests for Health Club/Home Health Reimbursement for the current fiscal year must be submitted by September 15.

Summer Camp 2027

Area Camp Requests will open on August 24. If your region plans to request a camp trip or work crew spots for a new area mission unit, please note that August 15 is the deadline for creating new area mission units (MUs) in Workday so they appear on the Camp Requests site. If an area mission unit is created after August 15, alternative options are available for managing camp trip spots. Contact Shannon Holmes with any questions.

Child Safety Training by Group

To make required screenings easier to complete, areas can now offer Child Safety training for a group. Just like the Summer Camp Leader Orientation, an area can host a leadership meeting, committee meeting, or other group gathering, watch the Child Safety training together, and then indicate in YL Connect everyone who attended and completed the course. This eliminates the need for each person to complete the training individually online, while still ensuring completion is accurately recorded. See this Noteworthy article for more information.

FY27 Budgets

The FY27 Budget Version will be created in Adaptive at 12:00 PM ET on July 27. While budgets do not need to be fully complete by that date, we encourage teams to have them as close to final as possible. Once the FY27 Budget Version is created, any subsequent budget changes will need to be entered in both the Current Forecast version and the FY27 Budget version.
US Field budgets are due to Financial Services on August 27. We recognize Regional offices may have communicated earlier due dates for their areas.
Budget Resources:
FY27 Budget Steps on Knowledge: Adaptive Sheets: Home Page
How to Approve a Budget: Adaptive Budget Process: How to Approve a Budget

Thank you for your partnership in helping ensure a smooth budget process and timely submission.

Child Safety Training By Group

To make required screenings easier to complete, areas can now offer Child Safety training for a group.

Just like the Summer Camp Leader Orientation, an area can host a leadership meeting, committee meeting, or other group gathering, watch the Child Safety training together, and then indicate in YL Connect everyone who attended and completed the course. This eliminates the need for each person to complete the training individually online while still ensuring completion is accurately recorded.

See this knowledge article for step-by-step instructions on how to use this new feature.

We’re continuing to make improvements to simplify the required screening process and make it easier for staff and volunteers to stay current with their training. Thank you for your continued feedback and patience as we roll out these updates.

Here are this month’s updates made to the Young Life Products you use regularly – Workday, Adaptive, YL Connect, etc.

Be sure to check out the full release notes for a complete list of updates for each Product:

Workday and Adaptive release notes
YL Connect release notes (no new updates this week)
Google Workspace Updates

We made these updates with your feedback in mind. Our goal is to help things run more smoothly, save you time, and better support your everyday work.

HR Support: hrsupport@younglife.org
Financial Services: financialservices@younglife.org

Connections Team: helpdesk@younglife.org

REVISED: GPM Goal Setting Timeline for South Central Division

You should have received an email on July 8 from Wiley and Shelley about setting your 2027 goals in GPM. We will follow a different timeline than the one outlined in that email.

Our timeline is below:

Beginning of August – Divisional Office sends Goal Instructions Email

August 24 – Deadline for Submitting Goals in GPM

August 25-September 7 – Individual Goals Review with Frank (sign up link will be included in the Goal Instructions Email)

September 8 – All Goals Approved in GPM

Please let A.J. know if you have any questions.

Divisional Gathering RSVP

Please RSVP for the Divisional Gathering no later than July 27th.

RSVP HERE

Regional Admin Action Needed: LoneHollow Ranch Team Housing Feedback

As we begin planning Phase 3 of the LoneHollow Ranch campus, we have an opportunity to help shape the future of summer assignment team housing.

Regional Admins: Please send the survey below to all full-time staff in your region and encourage them to participate. While completing the survey is voluntary, we genuinely need broad staff input to help inform these decisions.

Please ask staff to complete the survey by July 15.

Survey Link

July 2026 Key Financial Dates

By July 31: SVP-approved exceptions to the campership deficit transfer due to Financial Services (email Stephanie Bowers) by 5:00 PM MT (Colorado time)

July 7: June financial close(projected)

July 8: Regional Google Sheets updated and sent to regions (From A.J.)

By July 10: Online deficit reports updated, emails sent to regions/divisions (from Stephanie Bowers)

By July 10: Notifications sent to staff with deficit actions

By July 13 at noon: Regional Google Sheet completed.

July 15: SVP-approved deficit exceptions due to Financial Services (email Stephanie Bowers) by 12:00 PM MT (Colorado time)

By July 17: Month-end campership deficit transfer notifications sent to cost center managers of impacted cost centers

We are moving the Blog updates to Mondays, 8:00 AM. Check back for new updates on Monday mornings!

Help YoungLives get ready for camp!

Purchase a gift off of the wishlist or share the list with people who might want to help us get ready for our week of YoungLives camp at LoneHollow Ranch.

Young Life Products Update!

Be sure to check out the full release notes for a complete list of updates for each Product:

We made these updates with your feedback in mind. Our goal is to help things run more smoothly, save you time, and better support your everyday work.

HR Support: hrsupport@sc.younglife.org
Financial Services: financialservices@sc.younglife.org

Connections Team: helpdesk@sc.younglife.org

Updated: June 2026 Key Financial Dates

By June 8: Online deficit reports updated, emails sent to regions/divisions (from Stephanie Bowers)
By June 9: Regional Google Sheets updated and sent to regions (From A.J.)
By June 10: Notifications sent to staff with deficit actions
June 15: SVP-approved deficit exceptions due to Financial Services (email Stephanie Bowers) by 12:00 PM MT (Colorado time)
By June 19: Month-end campership deficit transfer notifications sent to cost center managers of impacted cost centers
By June 30: SVP-approved exceptions to the campership deficit transfer due to Financial Services (email Stephanie Bowers) by 5:00 PM MT (Colorado time

Frank will be traveling to visit camps this summer, so if you are making an exception request, please do not wait until the 15th.

If you are requesting an exception, please follow this process:

1. Complete the Regional Google Sheet

2. Send an email to Frank and A.J., please do not copy Stephanie Bowers.

3. Set up a time to talk with Frank about the areas for which you are requesting an exception.

4. If approved, Frank will email Stephanie Bowers and copy the regional office.

Adult Guest Availability at Crooked Creek Ranch and LoneHollow Ranch

Summer 2026 is here, and we still have some availability for Adult Guests to experience summer camp!

Crooked Creek Ranch – Reach out to Hannah Gorton, hgorton@younglife.org, for more information.

Week 2 – YL | May 31 – June 6 – 4 rooms available

Week 3 – YL | June 7- 13 – 1 room available

Week 4 – YL | June 14 – 19 – 2 rooms available

Week 5 – YL | June 21 – 27 – 7 rooms available

Week 6 – YL | June 28 – July 4 – 2 rooms available

Week 7 – YL | July 5 – 11 – 1 room available

Week 10 WL | July 26 – 30 – 8 rooms available

LoneHollow Ranch – Reach out to Lane Lear, llear@younglife.org, for more information

Week 3 – WL | June 25-29 – 2 rooms available

Week 4 – WL | June 30 – July 4 – 1 room available

NextGen Leader Packet and Nomination Form 2026-27

Here is a link to the NGL Packet for regions to review and pass along to areas as needed.

Additionally, the NGL Nomination Form is linked below. This form will initiate the application and interview process for candidates nominated for the NGL Program. The form should be completed by the Area Director or whoever would be the direct supervisor of the NextGen Candidate.

This form should ONLY be completed after:

The AD or direct supervisor has spoken to their Regional Director regarding the NextGen Candidate.
The local committee supports hiring the candidate.
The AD or direct supervisor has had an initial conversation with the candidate regarding the NGL Program, its purpose and requirements, and the candidate’s interest in participating.

NGL Nomination Form

The hire date for incoming NGLs is August 1, 2026, with NGL Orientation following August 9-12 at Woodleaf.

If you have any questions about the NGL program, please reach out to Daniel Torres, danieltorresyl@gmail.com, 210-870-9810, NGL Divisional Coordinator, SCD

Asian Student Outreach Zoom Opportunity

Jim Cunningham is hosting a Zoom call on Sunday, June 14, to encourage and equip Young Life staff and leaders who are interested in reaching first- and second-generation Asian students. The conversation will feature examples of thriving ministries across the U.S. and Canada, along with practical opportunities for continued learning and collaboration around engaging this growing and underrepresented demographic.

Update on YL Products You Use Regularly

Workday, Adaptive, YL Connect, etc…

Credit Card Processing Form Update

As Young Life moves to a new online giving experience, we are also updating our mailed-in donation forms. All mailed-in credit card forms must include the card verification value (CVV). Review the Credit Card Processing Information Form. Update Noteworthy post for more information.

ACTION ITEM: Throw away current forms and buy or print new forms here.

Updated: SDC / SED Assigned Teams – Open Positions

The only open assigned team position is Southwind 2 Woman’s Work Crew Boss – Single. Please view so you are up to date on the current openings

May 2026 Key Financial Dates

By May 31: SVP-approved exceptions to the campership deficit transfer due to Financial Services (email Stephanie Bowers) by 5:00 PM MT (Colorado time)