Connections

In my Bible reading I have been in a well, um, shall we say, less than thrilling portion of scripture; the book of Numbers. Now I do think Numbers has gotten a bad rap but it can be a bit dry. However, it does let … [ read more ]

I believe that almost everyone who works at Teen Challenge is an idealist. By that I mean that we believe that anyone who comes through the doors of our program can experience a complete transformation in their life—no matter how hopeless and addicted they may … [ read more ]

It is hard to overstate how blessed I was as we met together in Denver on August 5-7 at our national Teen Challenge conference! I have had very few experiences in Teen Challenge that buoyed my spirit like those three days. Of course I am … [ read more ]

To all our Teen Challenge friends and family: I am saddened to inform you that we have just learned Sister Gwen Wilkerson has passed away.  Please keep the family in your prayers. Of course, we know that while we are saddened to lose such a … [ 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 ]

Rev. Don Wilkerson has provided a valuable tool for Teen Challenge centers everywhere with his new book, First Step. In this very readable 144 page volume Brother Don provides valuable and life-changing information for those who are bound by addictions, those who have received help … [ read more ]

The New Year is upon us and with will come the numerous, often dreaded, and sometimes silly New Years’ Resolutions. If I had to guess, matters regarding weight loss/working out will head the list. (Let’s see…how many of those have I broken?) Next will probably … [ read more ]

In my years of Teen Challenge ministry I struggled many times with a great dilemma: how to teach students to live an overcoming life without causing them to become bound by legalism. A student enters our program bound by all kinds of sinful behaviors and … [ read more ]

One of the most significant Christian leaders of our time, a great hero of the faith, Rev. David Wilkerson, passed away on April 27 in a car accident. On Saturday, May 14, thousands turned out for his memorial service at Times Square Church in New … [ read more ]

We were contacted a few weeks ago by Amy Richissin of the Women of Faith Conferences. If you are not familiar with WoF, I can most easily describe it as a “female Promise Keepers.” They are evangelical in doctrine and non-denominational in their approach. As … [ read more ]