GLOBAL TEEN CHALLENGE

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GLOBAL TEEN CHALLENGE

• An Introduction to
• Residential Rehabilitation

Teen Challenge Training Course 501.01
iTeenChallenge.org
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Teen Challenge
FACILITATING LIFE TRANSFORMATION FOR PEOPLE
WITH LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS, ONE PERSON AT A
TIME.
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Introduction

• Our heart is reaching the lost and teaching that
  they are valuable to God and He has a purpose for
  each one of their lives.
• We believe it is important to view the hurting
  people of society as potential responsible
  employees, parents, teachers, pastors,
  missionaries, evangelists, etc.

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The Philosophy of Teen Challenge

• Challenge helps people to find a meaningful
  answer to all of lifes problems. We believe
  that Jesus Christ is the cure for all
  life-controlling habits.
• Teen Challenge offers a total cure (recovery)
  for the whole person. This holistic approach
  addresses the spiritual, mental emotional,
  educational, physical, and social dimensions of
  the individual as integrated components.

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Total Recovery from Addiction
Spiritual Dimension
Mental Emotional Welfare
Socially
Physical Needs
Educational Training
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1. Spiritual Dimension

• This affects every area of our lives.
  External problems must be treated as the symptoms
  of a spiritual root.
• a. Real healing begins when the spiritual need is
  met. Through Jesus Christ, the life of the
  troubled person changes.
• b. Because of this new life and the power of the
  Holy Spirit, they learn to cope with problems.

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2. Mental Emotional Warfare

• The Bible teaches, And do not be conformed to
  this world, but be transformed by the renewing of
  your mind, that you may prove what is that good
  and acceptable and perfect will of God (Rom.
  122)

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2. Mental Emotional Welfare

• a. People who enter TC have suffered the
  consequences of wrong thinking.
• b. Consistent Bible study enhances mental
  emotional health by serving as a foundation for
  restructuring thought patterns, thereby creating
  a new and stable way of life.
• c. Group and personal mentoring facilitates
  mental and emotional growth.

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3. Educational Training

• a. Students may have the opportunity to complete
  their high school education.
• b. Others can be assisted in general education in
  areas such as reading and writing.
• c. Teen Challenge may offer professional
  assistance and job skills training.

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4. Physical Needs

• Teen Challenge cares for the physical needs of
  the students by providing roof, shelter,
  recreation, and work therapy as a part of the
  daily program.

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5. Socially

• a. Students Relate positively to their peers,
  staff, family, and community.
• b. Assume responsibilities as members of society,
  their families, and the body of Christ.
• c. Learn how to see to needs of others, live
  unselfishly, and help one another.

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The Goals ofTeen Challenge

• The first goal is to bring people to a personal
  relationship with Jesus Christ.
• The second is to teach and train students what it
  means to be a disciple.
• The third goal of Teen Challenge is to prepare
  students to successfully re-enter the mainstream
  of society.

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Two Dangers to Avoid in Rehabilitation

• a. One danger is that students will learn all the
  right words without experiencing the change that
  comes from understanding and applying their
  meaning.
• b. The other is a danger of students experiencing
  only an emotional release instead of having a
  real spiritual change. A student may feel
  guilty about past wrongdoings, confess their sins
  in prayer with tears, and as a result feel
  better. However, spiritual change begins with
  repentance (turning from sin).

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The Structure of the Residential Program

• Teen Challenge is highly structured. The rules
  and policies help students become aware of their
  actions and attitudes, as well as the effect they
  have on others.
• The purpose of the structure is to
• a. Overcome negative behavior and habits.
• b. Realize the need to discipline their minds,
  actions, and attitudes in every phase of life.

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The Structure of the Residential Program

• c. Have a stable environment that is predictable,
  secure, and safe.
• d. Assist in the information of positive habits
  that should continue when they leave Teen
  Challenge
• As students grow and earn trust, more privileges
  and responsibility should be given.

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The Structure of the Residential Program
Graduation from Program
Training Phase 6 Months to Graduation
Induction Phase 3 6 Months
Pre-Induction Phase 1 - 3 Months
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Daily/Weekly Schedule
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
630 AM Wakeup Wakeup Wakeup Wakeup Wakeup - -
700 AM Devotions Devotions Devotions Devotions Devotions - -
730 AM Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast - -
800 AM Chores Chores Chores Chores Chores - Breakfast
830 AM - - - - - Breakfast -
900 AM Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel - Church
1000 AM Class Study Class Study Class Study Class Study Class Study Work Detail -
1200 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Work Detail Lunch
100 PM Work Program Work Program Work Program Work Program Work Program - -
300 PM Work Program Work Program Work Program Work Program Work Program Free Time -
530 PM Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
600 PM Chores Chores Chores Chores Chores - -
700 PM Study Hall Devotions Church Counseling Chapel Free Time -
900 PM Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading - -
1030 PM Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
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The Pre-Induction (Evangelism) Phase

• This is initial introduction to the Gospel and
  Teen Challenge
• The intake interview is an important source for
  gathering facts and information about a person
  before he enters the rehabilitation program

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The Induction Phase (The first 3-6 months in
Teen Challenge)

• Intake
• The first 14 days are very important because it
  is an orientation and adjustment period. Both
  staff and residents have a chance to learn to
  know each other better.
• It is important for the staff to keep in mind
  that people enter the program with differences

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The Induction Phase (The first 3-6 months in
Teen Challenge)

• It is important that the staff understand their
  influence on the students.
• Boundaries, discipline, and authority
• Objectives
• Critical Student Issues

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Spiritual Development
• Trustworthy
• Responsible
• Manifestation of the transformation
• Continued Education
• 1. Advanced Biblical Studies
• 2. Remedial Education

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Vocational Training
• 1. Basic work skills
• 2. Trades
• 3. Administration
• 4. Ministry
• 5. Management
• 6. Sales and marketing
• 7. Public relations

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Critical Student Issues
• Coasting mentality
• False sense of security (I dont need the
  program anymore)
• Past issues resurface
• A new sense of responsibility for outside
  obligations
• Family issues
• Legal issues
• Financial issues

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Fear of failure
• Spiritual pride and deception
• Living under condemnation
• Lack of moral convictions
• Lack of self-worth
• Quitting
• Impulsive decision-making
• Moral purity/lustful thinking
• How to have healthy relationships

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Outside pressures
• Negative peer pressure
• Laziness
• Submitting to authority
• Blaming others

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Discipline Issues
• Breaking rules
• Rebellion and defiance
• Smoking
• Outbursts of anger
• Deceit (lying, being misleading, selective truth
  telling, exaggerating)
• Interpersonal relational conflicts
• Drug use

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The Training Phase (6 Months to Graduation which
can be 1-2 years)

• Pride
• Stealing
• Leaving the premises
• Vision for the Future
• Relocation
• Career planning/job placement
• Family restoration
• Church participation
• Continued education

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Creating the Right Atmosphere Conducive for
Change

• Teen Challenge is a home and a family!
• A. Staff
• B. Spiritual atmosphere

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Graduation Ideas

1. Formal ceremony
2. Completion of residential program with graduation
   to follow 6 months to 1 year later for students
   to prove themselves
3. In a local church setting
4. Special Teen Challenge chapel service
5. Joint graduation with more than one Teen
   Challenge program present
6. Gift Ideas

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Reentry

• This is when the student begins a new life in
  society after graduation.
• A. Reentry models
• b. Facilitating reentry

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• The following slides have examples of forms that
  are used in various Teen Challenge centers.
• To see more examples click on the resources tab at

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Group Studies for New Christians
The Group Studies for New Christians classes are
fundamental tools in the process of developing a
deeper relationship Jesus Christ. The 14 classes
teach Biblical principles and give the tools to
apply them to the students lives. While these
courses are designed with new believers in mind,
they are a great refresher for those who are more
mature in their faith. These classes provide
practical hope for living in today's society.
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Personal Studies for New Christians
The Personal Studies for New Christians (PSNC) is
a non-traditional approach to training new
Christians. Teachers work one-on-one with each
student in the PSNC classroom, where each student
works at their own pace through a series of Bible
studies, character qualities, scripture
memorization, and much more. All the studies
focus on personal application today, helping new
Christians discover practical ways of using these
Biblical principles in their daily living.
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