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Global Internships Mission Trips 2010

Written by Dustin Nance on Feb 09, 2010

We are excited to be in the beginning stages of planning seven mission trips for 2010.  Our goal is to take Teen Challenge and college students from the United States on these trips and get them involved with what Teen Challenge is doing around the … [ read more ]

LFTL – Part II

Written by Allen Turley on Feb 04, 2010

This is a second article on Light for the Lost. If you have not done so, please first read the previous article on Light for the Lost. I want to provide information that will assist you in presenting a LFTL grant request in a manner … [ read more ]

Photo Contest Winners

Written by Patty Baker on Jan 29, 2010

Our first Teen Challenge Photo Contest was a great success!  We received over 70 entries of photos representing “All Generations”. Drum roll, please, and the winners are from the following Teen Challenge locations. 1st Place – Asbury Family Center (California) 2nd Place – Williamette Valley … [ read more ]

“Women’s Running” Features TC Staff

Written by Patty Baker on Jan 28, 2010

Suzanne Smith, program director of the Women’s Training Center in Birmingham, AL, is featured in the January/February edition of Women’s Running magazine. Suzanne once used drugs to forget the pain in her life, now she runs to experience a spirit of determination. Suzanne isn’t one … [ read more ]

ELP Level III – Executive Director Training Launched

Written by Allen Turley on Jan 26, 2010

We are excited to announce the launch of Emerging Leaders Level III. It has been created and designed with the help of Senior TC leaders from around the world. We are asking Senior TC leaders from across the nation and from around the world to … [ read more ]

2010 Accreditation Standards Online

Written by Doug Lance on Jan 21, 2010

The 2010 edition of the Accreditation Standards are now online for downloading. There have been a few word changes shown in red italic type. The new fundraising policy is Standard 18. Because of the length of this policy, it is not in red italic. The … [ read more ]

Light for the Lost (LFTL)

Written by Allen Turley on Jan 15, 2010
Light for the Lost (LFTL)

– Funding for your Curriculum OK this may seem like boring stuff to you. However, LFTL is a tremendous blessing to your ministry. So I want to provide some basic information to help you better understand LFTL and to assist you with applying for funds. … [ read more ]

Helping Boys in the Southwest

Written by Snow Peabody on Jan 15, 2010
Helping Boys in the Southwest

The Reno Adolescent Boys Center helps boys in need in Northern Nevada, primarily Reno and Carson City but accepts teens from anywhere in the United States.  They have completed major facility renovations and reopened their 15-to-18 month residential program with a 15-boy capacity.  They are … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains

Written by Snow Peabody on Jan 15, 2010

“God Still Moves Mountains” For the past several years Teen Challenge of the Rocky Mountains has faced a shortage financially and in leadership.  But they chose to keep going.  Board member Ken Summers, who serves in the Colorado House of Representatives, agreed to oversee the … [ read more ]

Avoiding Scams/Viruses 101

Written by Timothy Cloninger on Jan 15, 2010

Never click a link to your bank or financial institution from an email. Ever. If the email appears legitimate and you think you need to visit, open a new browser window and type in the usual address manually. Never give out your email password; also, … [ read more ]