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Character & Leadership

Developing important life and leadership skills

Character and leadership skills are developed as clients work their way through fourteen group studies (GSNC) and seven customized individual learning units (PACE). During this time clients participate in about 3-4 hours of classroom study every day.

Group Studies for New Christians (GSNC)

Group Studies for New Christians is composed of 14 learning units. Each unit takes about 3 weeks to complete.

  • Attitudes
  • Temptation
  • Growing Through Failure
  • Christian Practices
  • Anger and Personal Rights
  • Love and Accepting Myself
  • Personal Relationships with Others

Personal Accelerated Christian Education (PACE)

Clients must also complete a customized individual program called 'PACE'. Guided by his teacher/counsellor, the client decides which units would best benefit him and signs an accountability contract promising to complete the units.

  • Orientation
  • Self-image and Identity
  • Spiritual growth
  • Relationships
  • Leadership
  • Future plans and next steps

Individualized tutoring is available for clients with learning difficulties. Clients who have not completed their GED will receive tutoring in basic math and/or literacy if necessary.

Emmanuel Bible CollegeTeen Challenge has entered into a partnership with Emmanuel Bible College, to benefit the TC clients who have a calling and commitment to Christian service, through the provision of ministry training and higher education. This partnership provides graduates of the Teen Challenge Program, who have successfully participated in its intensive rehabilitation and discipleship program, with the opportunity of a reduction in the costs of certain programs and courses at Emmanuel Bible College.