Keeping the Cross Central: The Faith-Based Legacy of Teen Challenge - Brossura

Wilkerson, Don

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ISBN 10: 1610362594 ISBN 13: 9781610362597

Casa editrice: Bridge-Logos, Inc., 2021

Riassunto

Teen Challenge, also known as Adult and Teen Challenge, was founded as an evangelistic outreach to drug addicts in Brooklyn, New York City. As a holistic Christian ministry with the life-changing message of the gospel, this faith-based rehabilitation program was created with the vision that God can redeem the whole person, starting on day one of the program. This unique approach has produced success rates of over 70% for those who complete the rehabilitation program. However, as Teen Challenge has grown worldwide, with over 1,400+ centers in 129 countries, some centers are now turning to secular methods in order to access government funding. As co-founder of Teen Challenge, Don Wilkerson raises a warning flag on this mission drift: the power of the Cross, which brings about a changed life, must be the priority in treating drug addiction; if the Cross is not central to the mission of any Teen Challenge center, then it is not worthy of using the name “Teen Challenge.” The ministry must never lose its vision and focus in bringing men and women to Christ—through the gospel and discipleship—and stay faithful to the original mission which the founders stood upon.
 

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Informazioni sull?autore

Don Wilkerson, co-founder of Brooklyn Teen Challenge, returned in June 2008 to the Center where it all began over 50 years ago. Don joined his brother David at the beginning of Teen Challenge, and served as the Executive Director for over 26 years. The Center became the inspiration and model for similar programs across the United States and around the world. Today Teen Challenge is in 90 countries with 1025 Centers and growing. Don and his wife Cindy, who now lives in Brooklyn, has three children and five grandchildren.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Bridge-Logos, Inc.
• Data di pubblicazione: 2021
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1610362594
• ISBN 13: 9781610362597
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 114
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile