FAQ
Find answers to common questions about Y.E.T. Compassion, our mission, programs, and how you can be part of the work God is doing.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion is a nonprofit ministry rooted in nearly two decades of grassroots mission work that began in South Sudan in 2006. The ministry was formally registered as a Tennessee nonprofit in Nashville in 2025 and granted IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2026. We serve South Sudanese communities in the U.S.A. and South Sudan through youth mentorship, spiritual formation, education, family empowerment, and community building.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion was founded by Evangelist Gai Bol Luom. The ministry's work began in 2006 with grassroots missions in South Sudan, was registered as a Tennessee nonprofit in Nashville in 2025, and received IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2026.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, where it was registered as a state nonprofit in 2025 and granted IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2026. We also have on-the-ground operations in South Sudan, led by Director David Gai Pandak.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion primarily serves South Sudanese diaspora youth and families in Nashville, Tennessee. We focus on empowering young people ages 13–25 and their families with mentorship, education, spiritual growth, and community connection.
Yes. Y.E.T. Compassion's work began in South Sudan in 2006 with missions in the Biong region — building schools, drilling water wells, distributing food, and leading evangelism outreach. Our South Sudan operations are led by Director David Gai Pandak. We also serve the South Sudanese diaspora community in Nashville, Tennessee.
Youth Evangelism Training (Y.E.T.) Compassion offers a range of programs including youth Bible studies, one-on-one mentorship, education support and tutoring, family workshops on parenting and financial literacy, community events, and spiritual formation programming. Visit our Programs page to learn more.
You can make a tax-deductible donation through our website using our secure Stripe payment processor. Visit our Donate page to choose a one-time or recurring gift.
Yes. Y.E.T. Compassion is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so all donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We'll provide documentation for your records.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
— James 1:5 (ESV)
We welcome volunteers in many capacities: youth mentoring, teaching, event coordination, administration, professional skills training, and spiritual formation leadership. Visit our Get Involved page to fill out a volunteer interest form.
Churches can partner with Y.E.T. Compassion in several ways: co-hosting events, sponsoring programs, providing volunteer leadership, incorporating our updates into missions work, or offering space for gatherings. Contact us at info@yetcompassion.org to discuss partnership opportunities.