The Teen Challenge Program
Training materials specific to Teen Challenge programs
Addictions
Addiction 101
This course briefly covers the basics of addiction. It begins with some of the history of substance abuse and contributing factors to someone becoming addicted. The course then looks at the four steps that lead to addiction and the affects of Drug addiction. Lastly it covers the steps to recovery and the key role of Christian Discipleship in that recovery process.
View Course →Disciplining Students
An Introduction to Disciplining Students in the Teen Challenge Program
This one hour training provides a basic introduction for new staff on the Teen Challenge point of view in disciplining students in the residential program. How to appropriately discipline students is one of the most challenging responsibilities staff face in Teen Challenge. This course provides a biblical foundation for this issue and also gives a sample discipline report form that can be used in processing a student being disciplined.
View Course →Discipline for Change
Following Christ requires certain "disciplines" as will be outlined in this course. In a structured institutional setting, when residents do not follow prescribed rules and standards of behavior discipline, they need to be motivated towards change. Thus the name of this course is entitled DISCIPLINE FOR CHANGE. If students leave the residential program unchanged, the program has been a failure, and the biblical principles of discipleship have not been applied.
View Course →Disciplining students in the Teen Challenge program
This 10 chapter course provides a comprehensive training for new staff in Teen Challenge addressing the subject of disciplining students in the residential program. How to appropriately discipline students is one of the most challenging responsibilities staff face in Teen Challenge. This course provides a biblical foundation for this issue and also gives practical strategies which can be used in processing a student being disciplined.
View Course →The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline
This is a practical list of the do(s) and don't(s) of discipline. What a person should do and should not do. This is a good training tool to use when discussing how to discipline students.
View Course →Evangelism
Developing the Coffeehouse Strategy
Any new endeavor that is going to succeed must have a strategy and a coffeehouse is no exception. The circular planning model* is one approach that can be used in thinking through a coffee house strategy. It covers all phases of strategy building: research, organization, action, and evaluation. It is circular, not linear, since each stage is interrelated and will be reconsidered throughout the process.
View Course →Intro. to Coffee House Ministry
Since 1957, coffeehouse evangelism has proven to be a very useful ministry tool in reaching people for Christ. In this period of time, much has been learned to correct the many discouraging failures and enhance the overall effectiveness of coffeehouse work. At this point in time, God is still blessing and choosing to use coffeehouses as valuable means of evangelism, but a more sensitive, mature, and Spirit-directed approach is being required. This lesson seeks to lay down some fundamental principles that will help in establishing a healthy, powerful, and effective coffeehouse ministry.
View Course →Outreach and Evangelism in Teen Challenge
This session by Duane Henders, describes the need for Teen Challenge and it's role working with the local church. Teen Challenge partners with the local church to reach and disciple the addicted.
View Course →Principles of Evangelism
A Practical Guide for Effective Outreach Evangelism. The purpose of this course is to assist you in reaching out to your mission field. It is a collection of principles, guidelines, sample material, and practical information focused on "how to" evangelize those who normally wouldn't hear the Gospel without a proactive witness.
View Course →The Ultimate Purpose of Leadership
The ultimate purpose for your personal leadership development is to be more effective in your role of advancing the growth of God's Kingdom around the world.
View Course →GSNL/GSNC - Group Studies Teacher Training
Creative Lesson Planning
Staff training for the Group Studies Teacher Training. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry.
View Course →Creative Teaching Methods
This course is part of the Group Studies teacher training. It is basic not only to the GSNL teachers but to all staff as they prepare teachings for discipleship training. It can also be useful for all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities.
View Course →Helping Students With Personal Application Goals
This course will provide tips and helps on assisting teachers and students with Personal Application Goals. This will be valuable to PSNC and GSNC teachers and anyone involved in Discipleship training.
View Course →How Can I Train New Christians?
This course is the second session to both the Personal Studies for New Christians Teacher Training and the Group Studies for New Christians Teacher Training. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities. This course addresses the basic issues that need to be considered when teaching new Christians and the unique challenges you will face compared to those who are not new Christians.
View Course →How to Launch the GSNL in your Ministry
This course will provide step-by-step instructions on how to access and begin using the GSNL curriculum in a Teen Challenge or similar ministry.
View Course →Introducing the Group Studies for New Life
This course is foundational to anyone teaching the Group Studies for New Life curriculum. It gives a basic understanding of how the curriculum is structured and how it fits into the overall discipleship training of the Teen Challenge program. It is also useful to all staff members of Teen Challenge as an overview of the program.
View Course →Keys to the Success of Teen Challenge
This course is the introductory session to both the Personal Studies Teacher Training and the Group Studies Teacher Training. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities.
View Course →Learning Styles
This course is the sixth session for Group Studies for New Christians teacher training. The topics covered in this session are basic not only to the GSNC classes but to all teachers as they prepare lessons for discipleship training. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities. This workshop explores different learning styles.
View Course →Learning Styles
This lesson developed by Joanna Brightwell, discusses four different learning styles, dynamic, innovative, common sense, and analytic. Each learning style is defined ands ideas are given of how to engage each type of learner in the classroom.
View Course →Non-Residential Ministry
The Teen Challenge Day Program
This course provides an overview of how a Day Program can be operated by Teen Challenge, working with drug addicts. The overview includes a description of the daily schedule and the special challenges you will face in operating this type of a program in comparison to a TC residential recovery program. The TC Day Program offers a great model for new Teen Challenge ministries, or for those wishing to expand into new areas with a limited budget.
View Course →Policies, Procedures, Standards
Policies, Procedures, Standards
This section contains various policies, procedures, and standards for Teen Challenge programs.
View Course →Prevention
Meth Project
The Meth Project Foundation was established by businessman Thomas M. Siebel in 2005 in response to the growing Meth epidemic in the U.S. The Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing Meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach. Central to the program is a research-based marketing campaign and community action programs designed to communicate the risks of Meth use. The Meth Project is funded by a grant from the Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation.
View Course →Underage Drinking Prevention Strategies
This two-page article addresses a variety of specific prevention strategies for a community, school, family and individuals that can be used to manage youth alcohol substance abuse. It also discusses the Characteristics of an effective "After-School Prevention Program."
View Course →Principles of Discipleship
An Introduction to Christian Character Development
For new believers to become a success, they must do more than pray and read the Bible. If a person wants to become a successful disciples of Jesus, then they must learn how to develop Christian character in their life. This course explores what is Christian character and what are some of the basic steps a person must take to develop Christian character in their life.
View Course →Basic Elements of Christian Discipleship Training
All staff can be involved in Christian discipleship training--either formally--teaching the daily Bible classes, or informally--when interacting with students in any of their daily activities. This workshop explores the key characteristics of Christian discipleship training and how they can be implemented in each daily activity at Teen Challenge.
View Course →Developing a Biblical mindset of Christian discipleship
Building on the foundation that the primary goal of Teen Challenge is to fulfill the Great Commission and make disciples, this course explores many of the scriptures where Jesus talked about what it means to be his disciple. This course also explores 4 aspects of the power of discipleship in transforming the life of the Teen Challenge student. The key application is that Teen Challenge staff need to have a comprehensive Biblical mindset of what it means to be a disciple and how they can help Teen Challenge students become effective followers of Jesus.
View Course →How do I start to become an expert on Christian discipleship?
This course is not designed to make you an expert at Christian discipleship in one hour. However, the goal of this workshop is to cast a vision and inspire each Teen Challenge staff to set as their personal goal to become an expert at Christian discipleship. This session lays out seven key steps a person must take to begin the process of becoming an expert on Christian discipleship. One must master each of these steps to truly become an expert on Christian discipleship.
View Course →Introduction on How to Renew Your Mind
One of the most important steps a new believer in Jesus can do is to being to renew their mind. This course explores the critical importance of each Christian renewing their mind. Four strategies for renewing your mind are introduced. An in-depth course on this subject is currently being written by Dave Batty and Tim Batty, and will be released in the months ahead.
View Course →The Enemies of Christian Discipleship
There are many different problems that can destroy our effectiveness in discipling new believers. In this session we will look at 10 common enemies of Christian discipleship. With each of these enemies, we will explore practical steps you can take to overcome this enemy.
View Course →What Does a Healthy Disciple Look Like?
In this workshop we explain some of the practical ways you can measure a new believer's growth. We are not looking at mastering theological beliefs. What we want to assess is how healthy is their practical daily interactions with others.
View Course →What to Do When Christian Discipleship Does Not Work
Some new Christians run into problems as they try to become a successful follower of Jesus. This course explores the reasons why some believe that Christian discipleship does not work for them. We also explore the realities of problems in the life of a new Christian and how Teen Challenge staff can help them overcome these problems and enable them to move ahead in their growth as a Christian.
View Course →PSNL/PSNC - Personal Studies Teacher Training
Achievement, Grading & Testing in the PSNC
How can we provide our students with opportunities to grow so they feel they are making worthwhile achievements? We also discuss the procedures for grading and testing in the PSNC classroom. Another key issue discussed is how to build into the learning experiences positive reward factors.
View Course →Counseling in the PSNC classroom
This is the 9th workshop in the PSNC Teacher Certification training. In this workshop we take a look at how the PSNC curriculum provides unique opportunities for many mini-counseling sessions.
View Course →Daily Goal Sheet--Daily Checklist for Teachers
This is the 7th workshop in the PSNC Teacher Certification training. The whole area of goal setting is often very difficult for the students. They've had little or no experience in planning how they will spend their time in class. This workshop explains how to use the Daily Goal Sheet for the students and the Daily Checklist for the Teachers in the PSNC classes. The taped session is taught by Dan Batty, originally taped in 1986.
View Course →Helping Students with Personal Application Goals
This course will provide tips and helps on assisting teachers and students with Personal Application Goals. This will be valuable to PSNC and GSNC teachers and anyone involved in Discipleship training.
View Course →How Can I Train New Christians?
This course is the second session to both the Personal Studies for New Life Teacher Training and the Group Studies for New Life Teacher Training. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities. This course addresses the basic issues that need to be considered when teaching new Christians and the unique challenges you will face compared to those who are not new Christians.
View Course →How to set up the PSNC educational program
This is the 10th workshop in the PSNC Teacher Certification training. This workshop explains the procedures involved in setting up the Personal Studies for New Christians educational program at your place of ministry. It explains what special classroom equipment is needed. We also discuss how to set up the daily schedule for the PSNC. Also explains what is needed to get your teachers trained to teach the PSNC.
View Course →Individualized Education: What it's all about
A look at the basic principles of individualized education. Classroom procedures are also discussed, especially how individualized education can be used in your ministry.
View Course →Intro. to Sunday Sermon Personalization Class
This session explains in detail the use of the Sunday Sermon Personalization Class. It explains how it can be used in the Teen Challenge setting and also various methods of adapting it to your particular setting.
View Course →Introducing the Character Qualities Class
This workshop provides an introduction to the Character Qualities Class which is part of the Personal Studies for New Christians.
View Course →Introducing the Personal Studies for New Christians
This course serves as an overview to the Personal Studies for New Christians educational program. It can also be useful for the basic training of all staff working in the Teen Challenge ministry no matter what their responsibilities.
View Course →Introducing the Personal Studies for New Christians
A more detailed discussion of how the Personal Studies for New Christians lessons work. We also take a look at the main goals of each lesson and how teachers can help the students.
View Course →Introducing the PSNC 100-400 series lessons
This course provides an overview and description of the 100 series lessons of the Personal Studies for New Christians.
View Course →Introducing the Scripture Memorization Class
This workshop provides an introduction to the Scripture Memorization Class which is part of the Personal Studies for New Christians.
View Course →Introduction to the PRC, BRC, & SSPC
This workshop provides an introduction to the Personal Reading Class, the Bible Reading Class, and the Sunday Sermon Personalization Class which are part of the Personal Studies for New Christians.
View Course →Keys to the Success of Teen Challenge
This course provides a basic introduction the key issues that have made Teen Challenge a success for over 50 years. It provides a very basic overview of the key elements of the Christian discipleship method used in Teen Challenge. This is a basic course for all staff and volunteers. This course is also the introductory session to both the Personal Studies for New Christians Teacher Training and the Group Studies for New Christians Teacher Training.
View Course →Operating the PSNC classes
This is the 6th workshop in the PSNC Teacher Certification training. This workshop offers a close look at the teacher's day-to-day work in the PSNC classroom. (This does not cover how to set up the PSNC curriculum and learning center at your place.
View Course →Organizing PSNC Units for Growth
One of the major challenges facing teachers in the PSNC educational program is to discover ways of keeping the students motivated and doing their best. One way to keep the students from getting into a rut is to organize your PSNC educational program into units for growth. Each unit is a major group of learning activities, lessons, projects, etc., that will take a student 3-5 weeks to complete. Each unit deals with a different major theme, so that the student experiences a variety of learning situations in the PSNC classes. This session explains how to set up the units in the PSNC educational program.
View Course →Teaching students with low reading levels
This elective course gives methods of helping students with low reading levels. There are many different ideas given to assist both the teachers and the students.
View Course →Writing Student Learning Contracts
This is the 12th workshop in the PSNC Teacher Certification training. This session introduces student learning contracts, what are they and how to use them in Personal Studies. It also gives helps and resources in how to prepare to write contracts for your students.
View Course →Recreation as Discipleship
A Discipleship Ministry: Recreation
One of the goals of Teen Challenge is to help students become "physically well". But what about the other four goals of Teen Challenge to help students become: "mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, and spiritually alive"? Does and should recreation help to accomplish these goals? Is recreation a part of discipleship in Teen Challenge?
View Course →Relapse
Understanding the Steps to Relapse
Edition: 2.4. This course examines the issues of relapse, addiction, recovery and healthy living. It discusses 37 symptoms of relapse and ways to prevent relapse from happening. It presents the characteristics that lead to addiction and life-controlling problems. It then goes on to speak about recovery and healthy living and what healthy living should look like. The videos available are bi-lingual, Spanish and English. Of the 5 video sessions, one is missing #4. We plan to have that available in the next few months.
View Course →Residential Programs
Basic Intro to TC Residential Program Part 1: Induction
This course is the first of a 3 part series introducing the basics of the Teen Challenge residential recovery program. This course is designed for new staff and volunteers and for those who are interested in working with Teen Challenge. The goal of this course is to give a brief overview of the key elements that make up the induction phase of the TC residential program. This would typically be months 1-4 of the Teen Challenge residential program.
View Course →Basic Intro to TC Residential Program Part 2: Training
This course is the second of a 3 part series introducing the basics of the Teen Challenge residential recovery program. This course is designed for new staff and volunteers and for those who are interested in working with Teen Challenge. The goal of this course is to give a brief overview of the key elements that make up the training phase of the TC residential program. This would typically be months 5-12 in the residential program.
View Course →Basic Intro to TC Residential Program Part 3: Re-entry
This course is the third of a 3 part series introducing the basics of the Teen Challenge residential recovery program. This course is designed for new staff and volunteers and for those who are interested in working with Teen Challenge. The goal of this course is to give a brief overview of the key elements that make up the re-entry phase of the TC residential program. This is typically a 6 month period after the student has completed the Teen Challenge residential recovery program. Students in the re-entry phase are typically working at a job outside of Teen Challenge, preparing to transition back into society.
View Course →Basic Introduction to Teen Challenge Ministry
This course is the introductory session to Teen Challenge ministry, designed for new staff and volunteers and for those who are interested in working with Teen Challenge. It gives a broad overview of the key parts of the Teen Challenge ministry.
View Course →Intake Training
A three part video course on the philosophy, strategy, and method of doing intake at a Teen Challenge residential facility. It refers extensively to the "Intake Training Manual" which is available here as a PDF. The three parts are: Discerning Ministry Potential (part 1), Ministering to Families in Crisis (part 2), and The "How-To's" of Intake (part 3).
View Course →Intro. to Residential Rehabilitation
This course gives a basic overview of the Teen Challenge residential recovery program. It covers the philosophy, goals and structure of the program as well as giving examples of various forms that are used in administering the daily operations in a center. This course is used in Teen Challenge Leadership Training Institutes "LTI's" around the world.
View Course →The Teen Challenge Student
This course is designed to give an overview of the basic characteristics of new students entering Teen Challenge. This course is part of the Base Camp training of Teen Challenge of the Southeast Region (USA) and is used in training entry level staff.
View Course →The Teen Challenge Template: TC Base Camp
This 3-part video series is presented by Duane Henders, Dave Batty, Greg Hammond, and Allen Turley. The series addresses the essential elements and the philosophy behind what has become the "Teen Challenge Program" around the world. Video 1: Discusses "The Basics" Daily schedule, program rules, recreation, Church attendance and more. Video 2: Topics include Academic/Discipleship components and the Counseling component. Video 3: Covers Vocational/Work duties, Job training, public service, outreach, family ministry and staff development.
View Course →Sexual Abuse
Beyond Abuse Seminar
This 5 hour seminar is for men and women who are survivors of abuse, their partners, family, and friends, and those who want to gain a better understanding of how abuse impacts a person's life. The seminar combines practical information and spiritual insights that will provide significant help. A fill-in-the-blank workbook follows the presentation. Survivors, partners, friends, and survivor support networks will find this to be significant and helpful.
View Course →Committed to Freedom--Staff Training Course
This course is designed to train staff on the basics of ministering to those who have a background of sexual abuse. It is divided in two parts. The first part is Committed to Freedom Staff Training Course. This is recommended for all staff, even if they do not teach the Committed to Freedom Curriculum.
View Course →Committed to Freedom--Teacher Certification Course
This teacher certification course is designed to train staff on how to teach the Committed to Freedom student curriculum, which is designed to be used in the Personal Studies for New Christians educational program. The CTF Teacher certification application must be completed--it will guide the teacher through the different parts of the training.
View Course →Responsible Care Training Seminar
This 5 hour seminar is for clergy, spiritual directors, staff and leadership volunteers of congregations provides information, direction, and insight regarding appropriate care for those in your congregation and community who struggle with issues of abuse. Your leadership will learn effective, sensitive, and appropriate responses to difficult questions and issues that abuse survivors and their families struggle with. They will be exposed to a comprehensive understanding of the healing tools available to help you reach your overall outreach goals within your congregation and community. A fill-in-the-blank workbook follows the presentation.
View Course →Teen Challenge History and Philosophy
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.
View Course →DNA of Teen Challenge--video series
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.
View Course →Living Out the Teen Challenge DNA
This course was developed 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.
View Course →Living out the Teen Challenge DNA
This course was developed 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.
View Course →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.
View Course →Teen Challenge History - The Early Years
Video 1. discussion of the beginnings of TC. Dave Batty interviews Frank Reynolds, and Mike & Kay Zello about their experiences in the early days of TC. Video 2. an interview with Soula Kouloumentos-Brogden. She was a volunteer who worked with David Wilkerson out of the original Teen Challenge house in Brooklyn. Video 3. an interview with David Wilkerson in 1999 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.
View Course →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.
View Course →Work Training as Discipleship
A Discipleship Ministry -- The Work Program
This course provides a basic overview of how the work component of the Teen Challenge residential program can function effectively in the discipleship process in the life of each student.
View Course →Articles on the Work program at Teen Challenge
These are articles related to the work component of the Teen Challenge residential program.
View Course →Forms regarding Work Assignments
These forms can be used to help structure and operate the Work Component of the Teen Challenge residential programs.
View Course →The Value of Work
This resource is an excellent study on how work is viewed in the Bible and how it should be viewed by Christians. This resource can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as teacher notes for training staff. It can be used as in individual lesson for staff training. It can also be used in both ways for training students in your program.
View Course →Our Top Downloaded Resources
Learning Styles
This lesson developed by Joanna Brightwell, discusses four different learning styles, dynamic, innov...
Read More →Creative Lesson Planning
Staff training for the Group Studies Teacher Training. It can also be useful for the basic training...
Read More →Creative Teaching Methods
This course is part of the Group Studies teacher training. It is basic not only to the GSNL teachers...
Read More →Helping Students With Personal Application Goals
This course will provide tips and helps on assisting teachers and students with Personal Application...
Read More →Learning Styles
This course is the sixth session for Group Studies for New Christians teacher training. The topics c...
Read More →Meth Project
The Meth Project Foundation was established by businessman Thomas M. Siebel in 2005 in response to t...
Read More →Understanding the Steps to Relapse
Edition: 2.4. This course examines the issues of relapse, addiction, recovery and healthy living. It...
Read More →Underage Drinking Prevention Strategies
This two-page article addresses a variety of specific prevention strategies for a community, school,...
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