Connections

The first annual National Rx Drug Abuse Summit was held April 10-12 in Orlando, Florida. Attendees were introduced to the subject from the moment they entered the conference center through a very poignant visual display – picture upon picture of young people lining the hall … [ read more ]

It was an honor for me to represent TC USA at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s 22nd Annual National Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. February 6-10, 2012. More than a “conference”, it is a “movement” as 2,700 substance abuse prevention and treatment advocates come … [ read more ]

We all know the value of a good story or student testimony, but we should also realize the value of compelling statictics. Our donors and potential donors don’t want to be overwhelmed with numbers to the point of feeling that the problem is too large … [ read more ]

Over the last few years, many Teen Challenge organizations have been moving away from paid internship positions and going to non-paid internships that are combined with an in-house study component like TCMI or Emerging Leaders. Historically, the Wage & Hour Division (WHD) has designated a … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge International is a SAMHSA National Recovery Month Planning Partner. We are accepted as a viable and important part of the national planning team. Because we have over 240 centers across America we are a faith-based organization with influence. It is time to use … [ read more ]

I find this quote from Nehemiah 4:6 to be one of the most encouraging and important phrases in the scriptures. It describes the single-minded camaraderie of the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding the wall after Nehemiah had come from Susa, the capital of the Persian … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge has always attracted volunteers from many walks of life who want to be involved with this life-changing ministry. And with hundreds of graduates yearly from across the country, we must do something to keep them active in ministry and free from relapse! Lifeline … [ read more ]

Make plans to attend the Connect Teen Challenge National Conference in Denver Colorado, August 5-7, 2012. Denver is the number one conference destination in the world! See a little of the city and come prepared to connect with others as you experience the Teen Challenge … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge conferences are always a time to learn, share, and fellowship. The latest New Directors Conference was no exception. Executive and Program directors from across the country worked together to sharpen their skills in Fundraising, Program Management and Communication. They worshiped the Lord, but there … [ read more ]

Tools for Effectively Engaging Your Students with Training that Sticks 1. Primacy: Research shows that people remember what they learn first – the first point, the first piece of information. One way to tap into this ability (the ability to remember the “first thing” more … [ read more ]