When Young People Pray is a prayer movement led by Dr. Kofi Dartey and Dr. Ralph Dartey II. It carries an international mandate to bring youth and young adults to the place of prayer.
Igniting the fire of young people globally
When Young People Pray is a prayer and revival movement. It began virtually and grew into revival meetings in cities across North America, Africa and Europe.
The goal of every tour stop is to ignite a fire in the city that sparks a revival long after the event ends.
Our leaders
Dr. Kofi Dartey
Pastor · Apostolic Overseer, Tent Church
Dr. Kofi Dartey is the founder and General overseer of Campus Rush Global, and the Apostolic Overseer of the Tent Church Worldwide. With over 10 years of leadership experience, and itinerant ministry, his passion remains building the local church. He loves Jesus, people, and is devoted to building life-giving churches that are led by the Holy Spirit. Mixing his background as a Registered Social worker, JUNO nominated musician and Doctor of theology holder, he provides charismatic and visionary leadership to the Tent.
Dr. Ralph is the Founding Pastor of Bridge YTH, the youth expression of Transforming Life Centre Church in Ottawa. Serving as the Assistant Pastor of Campus Rush, since 2016, he now serves as the Prophetic Oversight of the Tent Church.
Dr. Dartey holds a Ph.D. in Ministry and Theology, he also earned a Master of Arts in Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in French. Beyond his academic accomplishments, he operates in the prophetic office and is recognized as a revivalist preacher with a deep passion to see people cultivate an intimate relationship with the Lord.
Dallas // Brooklyn // Atlanta // Houston // Boston // D(M)V // New Jersey // Chicago // Montreal // Toronto // VIRGINIA
Europe
Amsterdam // London // Dublin
Africa
Kumasi
WYPP board
Heaven Kore
Tour Director
Kemi Atilola
Finance Director
Marvine St.Ellien
Program & Merch Coordinator
Josh Benstowe
Logistics
Sandra Minger
Public Relations
Natasha Chiadzwa
Lobby Experience Coordinator
How it grew
2014
Campus Rush begins on a university campus in Ottawa.
2017
The Bridge Youth is founded to reach the next generation.
2020
During lockdown, Pastor Kofi and Prophet Ralph pray live on Instagram from the Dartey home with young people around the world. When Young People Pray begins.
2023
The Awakening North American Tour: Toronto, Atlanta, Dallas, Brooklyn and the D(M)V.
2024
Flames of Fire North American Tour: Montreal, Atlanta, Houston, the D(M)V and Boston.
2025
Fall Tour 2025: the D(M)V, New Jersey, New York City, Atlanta, Chicago and Montreal.
2026
When Young People Pray takes the Fall Tour to six cities in North America.