STAFF TRANSITION AFTER 25 YEARS OF MINISTRY WITH YFC SASKATOON
celebrating 25 years of ministry
FROM JEFF SIEMENS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On behalf of myself and the Saskatoon Youth For Christ Board of Directors, I would like to share the news that we have accepted the resignation of Corwin Thiessen from our staff team.
After 25 years of faithful and effective ministry, Corwin has made the decision to pursue a new opportunity outside of Youth For Christ.
It has been our privilege to see how God has used Corwin in such powerful ways over these past 25 years and the impact that he has had in the lives of so many students.
In pursuit of making lasting investments towards our mission and for the benefit of the youth, it is clear just how much he has sacrificed and given of himself. For his service, his leadership, and his tireless efforts, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude towards Corwin.
And while he will be missed on our team, we are confident that God is leading him into this next chapter of his life and will continue to be faithful in using Corwin, and his many gifts, for His Kingdom.
This resignation will be effective as of December 31st, 2025.
Between now and that date, and certainly beyond, I will ask that you join us in celebrating Corwin’s 25 years of ministry, thanking God for the gift that Corwin is, and praying for him as he takes this step of faith.
Jeff Siemens
Executive Director
FROM CORWIN:
When I started at YFC back in 2000, I never imagined I’d still be here 25 years later. I didn’t know then how this place would become my home, my passion, and the clearest sense of calling I’ve ever known. Somehow, a quarter century has gone by in what feels like the blink of an eye.
There are too many memories to count. Gymblasts, Project Serve trips to Nicaragua and Belize, student leadership nights at D4, all those long bus rides to California. (And let’s not forget the hundreds of coffees and one-on-one conversations with students along the way.) I’ve laughed, cried, grown, failed, and been stretched more than I can explain. This ministry has shaped me.
But if anything good has come from these years, it’s only because of God’s faithfulness and goodness. Nothing more. I’m painfully aware of my imperfections and how often I’ve been figuring things out as I go. And yet, somehow, God has continued to use it all. I’m humbled by that.
Over the past year, and especially the past few months, I’ve sensed a shift. Through prayer, quiet reflection, and honest conversations with friends, mentors, and ministry partners, I’ve come to believe that God is doing something new. Both in me and within YFC Saskatoon. There’s been a growing clarity that this is a season of faithful transition.
So, I want to let you know that I have officially resigned from my staff role at YFC. My final day will be December 31, 2025.
Saying that out loud still feels surreal. This place has been my entire professional life. It has helped me grow up. But I believe God is calling me into something new. And even though I feel peace about that, I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t also some fear. (Change is hard. Unknowns are real. And stepping out takes faith.)
I’ll continue to serve YFC with all I have until the end of the year. My focus will be the fall banquet, final communications with supporters, and doing everything I can to set the team here up well for the next season.
Even though I’m stepping away from my role, I will always care deeply about this mission. I’ll keep cheering for the team, praying for the work, and supporting however I can. YFC is part of who I am. Always will be.
To the thousands of youth who have inspired me over the years with your courage and your hunger for truth, thank you. You’ve shaped me more than you know.
And to every single person who supported, encouraged, and stood with me on this journey, I’m forever grateful. I could not have done this without you. You share in everything that God has done through this ministry.
With deep gratitude,
Corwin Thiessen