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Teen Challenge is an internationally renowned organisation which grew out of the ministry of David Wilkerson to the gangs in the streets of New York, through his book, which became an international bestseller: ‘The Cross and the Switchblade.’ One of the gang members who became a Christian, Nicky Cruz, also told his amazing story in the book: ‘Run Baby Run.’ Today, Teen Challenge is one of the world's leading drug rehab centres with a very high success rate for helping people become free from drugs and alcohol. Teen Challenge London is an 18-month, faith-based, residential drug rehabilitation programme located in East London which offers men aged 18-40 freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. Based on Christian principles the programme offers spiritual and academic training, equipping individuals to return to society as responsible adults. Teen Challenge holds a remarkable high documented cure rate. Statistics show that many secular government-funded drug rehabilitation programmes have less than a 10% cure rate after treatment. Independent research in the United States has consistently shown that over 70% of Teen Challenge graduates have remained drug-free – when surveyed five years after graduation! Remarkable statistics indeed and a wonderful reminder of God’s ability to touch hearts and change lives in our current generation. Sadly, few areas of society, if any, are free from the oppression of drug and alcohol addiction, however, the stories of those whose lives have been changed by this programme offers each of us hope, for those of us who have loved ones struggling with addictions, and an occasion such as this offers us a unique opportunity to invite our families, friends, neighbours and colleagues along to hear their stories. I understand that about eight team members from Teen Challenge London will be in attendance and I know, from past experience, that their stories will relate to a wide cross section of human need. There is no doubt that addiction, of all kinds, cuts across all traditional barriers in the UK and the message of God’s love reaching through those walls, especially as we celebrate the rising of Jesus from the dead, will always be relevant both in our society and in the community of Billericay. If you would like to know more about Teen Challenge, check out their website at: |
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Copyright ©2011 Billericay & Little Burstead Team Ministry. Reg Charity No 1131650. |
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