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Teen Challenge History and Philosophy

Teen Challenge History – The Early Years
Teen Challenge History – The Early Years

Video 1. is a discussion of the beginnings of the Teen Challenge ministry in New York City. Dave Batty interviews Frank Reynolds, and Mike & Kay Zello about their experiences in the exciting early days of Teen Challenge.

Video 2. is an interview with Soula Kouloumentos-Brogden. She was a volunteer who worked with David Wilkerson out of the original Teen Challenge house at 416 Clinton Ave. in Brooklyn.

Video 3. is an interview with David Wilkerson in 1999 speaking about the founding of Teen Challenge in Brooklyn, New York.

Video 4. Mary Arguinzoni was just a teenager when David Wilkerson came to New York City. In this interview she recalls her experiences in the early days of Teen Challenge. Mary's father was a Pastor of a small Hispanic church that befriended David when he visited the city to minister to the gang members. She was girl who was asked to sing each night of the crusades held at St. Nicholas arena which is where and when Nicky Cruz, Israel and the gang members came to Christ. See the book or the film The Cross and the Switchblade for the complete story.

Living out the Teen Challenge DNA – Dave Batty Course 2021
Living out the Teen Challenge DNA – Dave Batty Course 2021

This course was developed by Dave Batty 2019 -2021. It is available to Teen Challenge staff as an online course through ATC Bridge and GTC Bridge. On this website, it is available as a course to present using PowerPoints and a study guide.

Teen Challenge History – USA
Teen Challenge History – USA

This video is a discussion of the beginnings of the Teen Challenge ministry across the USA. Dave Batty interviews Frank Reynolds, Mike Zello and Jerry Nance about their experiences in the exciting early days of Teen Challenge.

Global Teen Challenge History
Global Teen Challenge History

This is a discussion of the history of Global Teen Challenge. Dave Batty interviews Mike Zello and Jerry Nance about the beginning of Global Teen Challenge and their current ministry around the world.

An Introduction to the DNA of Teen Challenge
An Introduction to the DNA of Teen Challenge

This course provides a basic introduction the 7 life strands in the DNA of Teen Challenge. We explore what really is the key to the life of Teen Challenge, and what enables us to bring life to those who come to TC seeking for help. The 7 issues discussed are: (1) Prayer, (2) Evangelism, (3) Dependence on the Holy Spirit, (4) Discipleship--Jesus is the program, (5)Leadership, (6)Culture of Personal Responsibility, and (7) Faith. We explore ways that we can increase our effectiveness in living out each of these in our current ministry. This course is available in English, Russian

DNA of Teen Challenge
DNA of Teen Challenge

This video 7 part video series is a panel discussion on the DNA of Teen Challenge. This discussion is part of the Teen Challenge Emerging Leaders Summit held in Seale, Alabama April 2013. The seven DNA Strands being covered are 1. Prayer - The cornerstone of our work. 2. Evangelism - Love for the Lost. 3. Dependence on the Holy Spirit - Only He can change lives. 4. Discipleship and the Jesus Factor - Jesus is the program. 5. Personal Responsibility - Establishing the culture. 6. Exemplary Leadership - Raising up sons and daughters. 7. Faith - Believing God for the Miraculous.

Philosophy of Teen Challenge
Philosophy of Teen Challenge

The course gives a broad introduction to the philosphy of Teen Challenge. The resource used in this course was written primarily for use in explaining the Teen Challenge program to those who work outside this organization and may not be familiar with the faith component of Teen Challenge.