Shelby County Young Life hires new area director

John Beatty has joined Shelby County Young Life as the new area director.

A native of Marietta, Ga., Beatty has spent the past three years as a staff associate in the Young Life Perimeter North area, which serves four northern Atlanta suburbs.

He will be joined in Birmingham by his wife, Jessica, who has led with him the last two years at the Marist School. 

“These three years have prepared me for the role that’s now before me,” Beatty said. “Jessica and I are so excited to follow the Lord’s will for our life and continue serving in the mission of Young Life.”

Young Life’s mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. For more information, visit shelby.younglife.org. 

-Submitted by Val Stiffler