Newt Crenshaw

Newt Crenshaw

Newt loves Jesus, and he loves the mission of Young Life: introducing adolescents to Jesus and helping them grow in their faith. He first encountered Young Life in 1980 and has served as a leader, committee chair, faithful supporter, launched ministries, and since 2016, has served as the sixth president. Newt is currently leading the mission with a God-sized vision to know eight million kids by 2030. This "KNOWN" initiative reflects a belief that every adolescent longs to be deeply known, to know their Creator, and to find purpose in that relationship. He is committed to knowing Jesus, knowing young people, and making Jesus known—together. 
 

Articles by Newt Crenshaw

  • Moral lessons can be learned from TikTok if we listen rather than judge
    US & Canada Family & Children

    Moral lessons can be learned from TikTok if we listen rather than judge

    By Newt Crenshaw

    Everyone longs for relationships where we can be vulnerable without judgement. TikTok creators use the app in anticipation of non-judgmental response from their viewers, expressing a God-given desire in all of us to be unconditionally loved. We can learn much from non-judgmental listening and loving in the way Jesus taught us to love one another. Perhaps, in this case, "a little child will lead them all" (Isaiah 11:6d)