MEET THE STAFF
jared ekberg
Area Director
A Rockford native, Jared has been on staff with Illinois Stateline Young Life since October of 2019. Jared started his YL journey as a volunteer leader at Moline (IL) Young Life where he discovered a passion for creating space for teens to feel known, loved, and accepted. Jared and his wife Amy are so blessed to be in the Stateline.
Does it matter?
4 out of 5
Young Life participants
consider Young Life and it's leaders to be a significant influence on their faith.
94%
of volunteer leaders and staff with
Young Life would overwhelmingly recommend their leadership experience to a friend.
