Proclaiming with joy- You are made 4 LIFE!

Our God is the GOD OF LIFE, and He created humankind in His own image. As handmade, original works of art, our bodies, souls, and lives have inherent and eternal value.

The Bible is full of examples of how God values and loves life; He consistently preserves, protects, and provides for His people. In the ultimate act of love, God sent His Son to die for ALL HUMAN LIFE.

Because we are created and redeemed by God Himself, EVERY HUMAN LIFE is important, valuable, and meaningful.

Y4LIFE, the youth branch of Lutherans For Life, seeks to equip high-school- and college-aged youth to be Gospel-motivated voices 4 Life, publicly and privately pronouncing with joy “You are made 4 LIFE!” as well as answering the question: Why should I be 4 Life? Through service, education, worship, and celebration, youth are encouraged to engage in life-affirming activities and become Leaders 4 Life in their schools, communities, nation, and world!

Meet the Interim Director of Y4Life

Cori Meier

Cori Meier joined Lutherans For Life as the Y4Life Assistant in May 2022. She graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2018 with a degree in management and marketing. She and her husband, Alex, were married in 2019 and have three children – Dean (5), Claire (3), and Grant (2 months). Cori and her family live in Columbus, Nebraska, and are members at Peace Lutheran Church. In her free time, Cori enjoys reading, crocheting, cooking, and chasing after her kids.

Email Cori at cori@y4life.org.

Interim Y4Life Assistant

Emma Kettelhake

Emma joined Lutherans For Life in July 2026. She graduated from Concordia University – Nebraska in May of 2026 with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Communications. She also completed the Pre-Deaconess program. During her time in college, she was the leader of Bulldogs4Life, the Y4Life team on campus. She also had the opportunity to serve Y4Life as the Intern in 2024! Originally from Unionville, Michigan, Emma now lives with her husband, Jason in Seward, Nebraska. She attends St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska.

Email Emma at emma@y4life.org.

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