Curious what Young Life looks like? Check out this video made by one of our leaders, John Hake!
Alex Eckard
Area Director
Alex has been on staff with Young Life for 9 years in Mercer County. He has a wonderful wife Nikki, a delightful daughter Eloise, and a fun-loving son, Beau. Before moving to Grove City, Alex attended Bucknell University where he played football and was a volunteer Young Life leader. He grew up in Frederick, Maryland, where he first encountered Young Life as a freshman in High School.
Email - alex.eckard3@gmail.com
Phone - 240-688-1100
Madeline Jew
Associate Area Director
Madeline started full-time staff in 2021 after graduating from Grove City College. Young Life impacted her life in many ways growing up. She was involved in high school and became a leader in college. She now leads at Lakeview High School and helps mentor & disciple college leaders!
Email - madeline.gladstone@gmail.com
Phone - 443-718-8891
Missy Crombie
Area Administrator
Missy has lived in the Grove City area for a while with her husband Collin and their two kids, Kira and Sam. She loves serving our community, especially getting to mentor and disciple our college volunteer leaders!
Email - missybcrombie@hotmail.com
Phone - 724-992-2625
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Young Life
High school students
We currently have active YL in the following High Schools; Grove City, Mercer, Hickory, Sharon, West Middlesex, Sharpsville, Lakeview and Wilmington.
WyldLife
Middle school students
We currently have active WL in the following Middle Schools; Grove City, Mercer, Hermitage, Sharon
