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Product & Promotion Manager
Manage the curriculum inventory and work with curriculum revisions. Responsible for the appeal letters, Miracles newsletters, Connections newsletters and other promotional materials. more...

Hometown: Bolivar, Missouri

What's your family background?
I've given birth to two children, but have 6 children, 2 granddaughters and the world's cutest grandson!

Why do you enjoy working at Teen Challenge USA?
Reading the testimonies of students and how their lives have been transformed; also working with the TC staff that are so dedicated to helping their students.

Tell us 3 random things about you...

  • There are over 100 nativities in my collection.
  • Red is my favorite color and fragrance.
  • I've seen original works of art by: Monet, Van Gogh, DaVinci, and Michelangelo, including the Sistine Chapel.

pattyb@teenchallengeusa.com, (417) 581-2181 x202

Most important part of a newsletter?

Written by Patty Baker on Dec 15, 2009

NEWS!  Frank Reynolds once said, “It’s not a newsletter, if it’s not news!” You may call your publication a newsletter, but if it’s not news worthy, just how many people are actually reading it? I get several newsletters each week, some hit the trash can with … [ read more ]

2010 National Conference Announced

Written by Patty Baker on Sep 01, 2009

The 2010 National Teen Challenge conference will be held at the brand new Hilton Convention Center, across the street from the new Branson Landing! August 1-3, 2010. Join us for an exciting time of training and fellowship. Don’t miss the area attractions while visiting. Watch … [ read more ]

Writing A Better Newsletter

Written by Patty Baker on Sep 01, 2009

What’s the most important part of a newsletter? NEWS! Frank Reynolds once said, “It’s not a newsletter, if it’s not news!” You may call your publication a newsletter, but if it’s not news worthy, just how many people are actually reading it? I get several … [ read more ]

Be Polite — Say Thank You!

Written by Patty Baker on Jun 01, 2009
Be Polite — Say Thank You!

Looking for something new to say? Fundraising, direct mail, appeal letters – every month, it’s easy to get into a rut and feel like we’re saying the same thing. We want our donors to know they are appreciated, but it’s impossible to write individual thank-you … [ read more ]

Help for Loved Ones

Written by Patty Baker on Jun 01, 2009

We all receive calls from concerned loved ones daily, typically a parent or grandparent, distraught over a friend or family member struggling with addiction, Yet, they are not ready for help. What do we tell them?

Dos and Don’ts for Fundraising in our Economy

Written by Patty Baker on Feb 01, 2009

This is definitely a difficult time for Teen Challenge centers to be fundraising. The economic forecast is shaky at best for the next few months. Please remember that Teen Challenge is God’s ministry; a tool He uses to reach a part of society that has … [ read more ]