YOKE impacts middle school students by equipping passionate, faithful mentors to help those students discover their identity and purpose in Christ. Founded in Knoxville in 1977, YOKE now has relationships with 31 schools across Knox, Anderson, Blount, Loudon, Jefferson, and Grainger Counties.
YOKE helps transform communities through four primary areas of impact: mentoring middle school students, equipping young leaders, engaging local churches, and enriching local schools.
YOKE impacts middle school students by equipping passionate, faithful mentors to help those students discover their identity and purpose in Christ. Founded in Knoxville in 1977, YOKE now has programs at 30 schools across Knox, Anderson, Blount, Jefferson, and Grainger Counties.
YOKE helps transform communities through four primary areas of impact: mentoring middle school students, equipping young leaders, engaging local churches, and enriching local schools.
WHAT’S NEW AT YOKE…
Alumni Spotlight: Dustin & Madison Dalton
Dustin Dalton felt called to ministry but wasn’t sure where. When a friend from church gave him the number of YOKE Founders John & Helen Coatney, [...]
Tee Off for a Good Cause!
The 2025 Jeff Jarnigan YOKE Golf Classic, presented by Home Federal Bank will be held Friday, June 13th at Three Ridges Golf Course. The tournament will [...]
“Without YOKE in my life, I doubt I would have the relationship with Jesus that I have now. YOKE Camp is where that all started.”
“So many students need that extra level of support that YOKE provides. Thank you so much for all you do for us and our students!”
“This ministry is so much more than a mentoring program; it is a vessel that God uses to mend broken hearts and find lost souls.”