Virtual Banquet & Small Group Gathering Message Videos

A few staff have reached out and asked me to put together some shorter banquet messages that can be easily added to a virtual banquet or shown in a living room small gathering. While no one wants to watch a 20-25 minute banquet talk, we have found that in this new fundraising format, shorter, simple messages seem to be most effective.

The four different messages below are different lengths, from short (5 minutes) to long (13 minutes). They rely heavily on storytelling to illustrate the importance of Young Life in your community. Story is the most compelling way to communicate and is a language the human brain has understood for thousands of years. These stories will take your audience on a journey that will leave them with a clear picture of what Young Life is and how we need them to jump in and participate.

Each video is downloadable on Vimeo and can easily be combined with your area report, kid’s testimonies, and financial pitch for a successful event.

I hope you find these helpful in some way.

Brian Summerall

PS - You can also find other Virtual Banquet resources by on the Young Life site by clicking HERE.


The story of the first Young Life club. (4:49)



Taking kids by the hand to Jesus and loving them regardless of response. (5:56)


The "I'm With Him” Story (10:27)


“New heart, new breath, new sight, new life... “ (13:04)

In Memory of Tod Bush