So You Want to Start a Young Adult Ministry

These three angles are reflected by the different sides of the red triangle—part of all YMCA logos. From its inception, it grew rapidly and ultimately became a worldwide movement founded on the principles of Muscular Christianity. Local YMCAs engage in a wide variety of charitable activities, including providing athletic facilities, holding classes for a wide variety of skills, promoting Christianity, and humanitarian work. YMCAs continue to be religious organizations; many national or local organizations de-emphasize this aspect, while others choose to prioritize all its religious mission above all others. The different local YMCAs are voluntarily affiliated through their national organizations.