Connections

In the last e-newsletter (Moments that Matter – Dealing with Disrespect-Part 1) we took a look at some of the possible root causes of disrespect.  Click here to read the first article, if you missed it.  In this article we will look at some expressions of disrespect and in the … [ read more ]

In this series we are focusing on those crucial moments in our role as TC staff members; moments that challenge our character and resolve, moments that stretch abilities and faith, moments that grow our skill and experience. These moments are encounters with students or those … [ read more ]

  My journey thus far with Teen Challenge has been an amazing one. When I started in 1984, I would never have imagined that I would still be here almost 29 years later. I began ministry at TC at the age of 21 and, the … [ read more ]

I’m thinking now of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. When Goldilocks tests the beds, she discovered that one is too hard, one is too soft, and then she discovers the last one is “just right.” When a student enters the program they … [ read more ]

Teen Challenge USA is a finalist in The National Religious Broadcasters’ 2012 Media Awards. Teen Challenge USA joins Focus on the Family, Hope for the Heart and Life Issues Institute as the four finalists in the Radio Impact Awards category. In all, the NRB has … [ read more ]

You’re a Teen Challenge director who suddenly finds your way blocked and staring at the business end of a reporter’s microphone.  You are about to experience what is called in the media industry the “Ambush” interview.  The story about your Teen Challenge ministry will probably … [ read more ]

Wait, I don’t even know what “social media” is … what are you talking about? Basically, it’s just people having conversations online. Those conversations are powered by Facebook, Twitter, youTube, Flickr, blogs, and many, many more — through the use of comments, ratings, tags, etc. … [ read more ]

Greetings from the Accreditation Office! After spending all of 2007 talking about the nuts and bolts of a good crisis plan, it became a required standard in 2008.  To date, there are still many Teen Challenge organizations that have not developed a crisis plan so … [ read more ]

Attitude, Green Grass, Happiness, Attention and Your Mind Changing your attitude can be as important as changing your behavior. Picking up dirty underwear is important, but having a bad attitude can compound bad feelings into bad actions. You can only change your attitude and behaviors; … [ read more ]

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 ]