Youth-Reach Houston is dedicated to providing high-quality educational experiences that foster academic, personal and spiritual growth for the young men we serve. After many conversations with educators in the private Christian school realm, the decision was made to apply for accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
This month, we are closing out year nine of our 10-year transition plan. As our founder, Curt Williams, prepares to step away, his vision for Youth-Reach is now being entrusted to David Williams.
It was around November 3rd that we received the news that our ministry son Glen Ray had perished while on the mission field in Papua, New Guinea. In only 19 years, Glen had affected more people than some who live into their 70s.
Thank you. It is because of your faithful giving that we have entered 2026 on firm financial footing, with all the bills paid and zero debt.
For several years now, Youth-Reach Houston has been operating short-staffed. This means that those who do serve here carry more weight, are present in the homes more hours, and sacrifice time with their families so that the work of the ministry can continue.
With the guidance of both the board of Youth-Reach Houston and the board of Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, we have been progressing through a 10-year succession plan since 2020.
Last month, Curt and David flew to Ogden, Utah, to spend a quick 24 hours with our design team as we continue to prepare for the most forward-thinking project in the history of Youth-Reach.
It is always exciting to envision positive change, and that is just what we are doing as we prepare for a major renovation of our Stage Two home.
On Thursday, January 16, Daniel Hood was involved in a tragic near head-on collision just outside Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Please join us in praying for a miracle.
This past February marked the end of the eighth year of our ten-year succession plan. This year, we are setting up several informal home receptions so you can meet our incoming Executive Director, David Williams.
