Leader Bio:
Tyler Carter currently serves as the Director of Mission Advancement for Youth for Christ in Lincoln, NE, where he has been passionately involved for the past eight years. His background in Business and Management provides a solid foundation for his leadership role, enabling him to guide staff and ministry operations effectively across three evangelistic divisions: Campus Life, Parent Life, and Juvenile Justice Ministries. Tyler holds credentials in good standing with the Assemblies of God and is also a Teaching Elder and board member at Elevate, a non-denominational church in Lincoln. His journey in faith began in the Assemblies of God when he entered Teen Challenge in 2006, and he has since committed his life to helping others experience the freedom found in Christ.
In his role at Youth for Christ, Tyler actively engages with local public schools, bringing the message of Christ directly to the youth. Over the past year, his evangelistic efforts have led to 86 teenagers beginning their relationships with Jesus, contributing to a total of 119 individuals who have given their lives to Christ. This outreach is the result of dedicated work by three separate teams, all developed to fulfill the Great Commission in Lincoln, NE. Many of these young people have since connected with local churches, where they are being discipled and growing in their faith.
Tyler is deeply committed to his family, celebrating 15 years of marriage with his wife, Karen, in March 2024. They have three children: Ryan, who is 24 and currently lives in Oklahoma, pursuing her master's degree in the spring; Josiah, 14, who is homeschooled and has a passion for music and soccer; and Annalyse, 9, an outstanding student at Norris Intermediate who is actively involved in music and dance. The Carter family enjoys spending time together on their acreage south of Lincoln, fostering a close-knit family dynamic. In addition to their family activities, they share their home with Stella, a boxer, and two outdoor cats, Callie and Midnight.
With a strong passion for evangelism, Tyler believes in the importance of cultivating a culture of outreach within the church. He is dedicated to equipping believers to share their faith effectively, teaching them how to reach lost and unchurched individuals in their communities. Tyler is inspired by the potential for revival in rural America and is eager to play a significant role in witnessing God's movement. Through training and collaboration with local churches, he aims to empower the body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission and bring more souls into the Kingdom
2026 Calendar Dates:
TBD
Special Notes:
This group will explore different strategies of evangelism to help the church ignite the passion that comes from fulfilling the Great Comission.