09 $500 to Teen Challenge

 Teen Challenge   began in Brooklyn, New York, when Rev. David Wilkerson, a young country preacher pastoring a church in eastern Pennsylvania read an article in LIFE magazine about seven teenagers who were on trial for murder.   During a gang fight in Manhattan , these teens beat a young man to death. Troubled by what he read in the article, and sensing that God wanted him to do something for the teens; Wilkerson made a trip from his hometown in Philipsburg , Pennsylvania to the urban area of New York City .

Soon, Teen Challenge was born and began to offer help to those addicted to drugs and alcohol .

 

A study completed by NIDA claimed an 86% success rate 7 years after graduation. Other studies have been completed since that time that confirmed those findings.   The rest of the story of Teen Challenge is told in the best-selling book,   The Cross and the Switchblade . This book has sold millions of copies and has been translated into 35 different languages.

 

Today there are 230 Teen Challenge centers in the USA and 450 centers globally in 92 nations . The Christian Life Ranch located in New River , AZ is the training phase for Teen Challenge of AZ. Peer to Peer Mentoring is staple at the Christian Life Ranch; we are a life skill development center, teaching men how to live life on life's terms. Our stay sharp program offers a high energy, youth oriented presentation in helping our community have alternatives for prevention and drug awareness. If you would like to schedule a presentation feel free to call us at 623-465-7810 ext 110.