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Connecting Teen Challenge Leaders around the world |
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September 2012
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Teen Challenge Africa is now working in 10 nations with 1,700 beds available for men, women, boys & girls.
Swaziland
Angola
Guinea Bissau
Ethiopia
South Africa
Uganda
Kenya
Liberia
Zambia
Nigeria
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Upcoming Training Events & Conferences
ELP III Executive
Leader Training
Modules IV & V
October 14 - 19, 2012
TC Brazil National
Conference & Curriculum training
October 15 - 19, 2012
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande de Sul, Brazil
Registration information
TC South America Conference
November 13-16, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Registration information
Russia Trainings
Barnaul, Dec, 17-21
Moscow, Oct, 8-12, Nov, 26-30
Ekaterinsburg, Oct, 1-5
Naberezhnye Chelny, Nov, 19-23
Novokuznetsk, Dec, 3-7
Irkutsk, Dec, 10-14
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Greetings!
Dr. Jerry Nance would like to make you aware of a free World Leadership Conference webcast, Sept 27-28, 2012. There is an outstanding line-up of speakers for this event and you can find out more and register at the following link: Click Here
This month we have an update on Teen Challenge in Africa with three reports on ministry there.
May God bless you and your ministry.
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Leadership in Bible History
A Comparison of Two Opposites
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Jerry Nance
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By Jerry Nance PhD, President, Global Teen Challenge
Each year I read through the Bible and make notes in it as I read. I get a new Bible each year and dedicate it to one of my grandkids and make notes to them as I read. I encourage them, I challenge them and I often say how much I love them and how proud of them I am. I might write the date and the nation that I am in when I make the note in the Bible to keep it interesting for them. I am hoping to leave a legacy for my grand kids that states the Word of God was important to "Paw Paw". It keeps me reading the Bible because I have 3 grand kids left to dedicate a Bible to and make notes in. I have 6 grand kids now and one on the way. I will have 6 granddaughters and 1 grandson. I am now reading Abigail's Bible, she is 4. I am reading through the Old Testament and I continue to be amazed at how quickly the children of Israel and Judah flip flop back and forth in their faith in God. Manasseh In 2 Kings 21 we read about Manasseh who was 12 years old when he became king. In verse 2 it says, "He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, following the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites." What is really sad is what you read about Manasseh's dad, Hezekiah. He had done much to restore the worship of the Lord in Israel. "He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord." (2 Kings 18:3) Where was the disconnect with Manasseh? Why did he not follow the way of his father? Where was the shortfall in Hezekiah's parenting of his son? What drew Manasseh into such horrible sin? Notice what Manasseh did: He rebuilt the high places to worship pagan gods He erected altars to Baal He bowed down to worship the stars He sacrificed his own son in the fire He practiced divination, sought omens and consulted mediums and spiritists He put Asherah poles in the temple of the Lord "He led the nation into sin, and they did more evil than the nations the Lord had destroyed before the Israelites." (2 Kings 21:9) His influence as king led the entire nation into sin. Leaders have influence, and with this influence comes responsibility. As a leader, your life, your example, and your witness have the ability to influence those who are following you. As you read 2 Kings 21:11-25 you see that God was burning with anger because of their sin and He was bringing judgment. Consequences always follow actions. Leaders must recognize that their actions have lasting impact on those around them. Their families, staff and friends are highly impacted by their lives. The Contrast - Josiah Notice in 2 Kings 22:1 Josiah was 8 years old when he became king. In verse 2 it says, "He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or the left." This passage is interesting to me because Josiah's father was Amon, who had just been assassinated and it was noted about him in 2 Kings 21:20 that he had done evil in the eyes of the Lord. "He (Amon) followed completely the ways of his father, worshiping the idols his father had worshiped, and bowing down to them." (2 Kings 21:21)
Jerry Nance
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15,000 Hear Testimonies Through TC Western Cape - School Prevention Program
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One of the most strategic opportunities available for Teen Challenge today is the chance to harness available assets for drug prevention in the schools. Schools around the world have presented student programs dealing with dangers of abuse, statistics, and advice. Many question the effectiveness of Prevention programs. There is no more powerful tool in prevention than the personal testimony of someone who has actually been lost in bondage and experienced freedom.
Sharing first-hand details about the consequences of drug abuse, a testimony also provides for us an opportunity to share the source of our cure, Jesus Christ. In Cape Town South Africa, Teen Challenge has ministered to over 15, 000 children in the Western Cape over the last 4 months. Their program is incredible and they are  overwhelmed by requests from schools to implement the program. Click here for a one minute look into their school outreach.
As a result of this successful program in schools and good reports from headmasters, Jacobus Nomdoe, Director of the Teen Challenge Western Cape, has received invitations from schools from across South Africa. The Parliam entarian in the Eastern Cape has requested Teen Challenge to assist to combat the current gang and drug problems in their region. They also recently received an invitation to address the standing committee of Education in the National Parliament.
Teen Challenge Western Cape is now preparing to roll out a new prevention program for the opening of the 2013 African School year in January. It will be a strong combination of Sports and Education with emphasis on Education, especially for young women.
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| . All Africa Conference - Tremendous Success!
The All-Africa Conference was a tremendous success. Invitations went out to all of the Teen Challenge Centers on the continent of Africa and, the response was overwhelming! Led by Doug Wever, GTC Africa Regional Director, it was a powerful time of ministry, fellowship and vision casting for the continent. Doug Wever, Dr. Jerry Nance, Pres/CEO of GTC, and Dave Batty (Vice President of Global Teen Challenge and author of Teen Challenge Curriculum) headed up a world class team of teachers, along with Chris Hodges & Bernie and Cathy Gillott. They represented over 245 years of TC ministry experience. Rev Nelson Gonzalez joined us teaching practical truth.
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Ministry in the Streets of Nairobi Kenya by Bernie Gillott
A fter a busy day at the All Africa Conference, International leaders from all eight nations that attended the conference braved dangerous conditions and joined us for a powerful street meeting in Nairobi Kenya's Mathare district, a collection of slums that are home to more than half a million people. More than 60% are youths, and it is known to be one of the world's most congested, ugliest and harshest slums.
Teen Challenge leaders waded into the crowds eager to minister the power of Jesus Christ. From tears of repentance, to the echoes of deliverance, as they took direct authority over satanic  oppression, God moved powerfully.
As night fell, despite the danger of being on the street, the needy remained pressing into the altar for a touch from God. Through the pain, despair, addiction, and violence that stalk the dark alleyways of Mathare they heard a voice of hope and new life as they reached out for their own miracle. As we saw flashes of lightning in the distance and heard the thunder from the East and West, the rain did not begin to fall until the last person had been prayed for during the altar call. This was in direct answer to prayer,  Top of Page
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Greetings Teen Challenge Family,
Dr. Jerry Nance would like to make you aware of a free global leadership webcast, Sept 27-28, 2012. There is an outstanding line-up of speakers (see below) for this event and you can find out more at the following link: http://webcast.worldleadersconference.com/
To register use this link: http://webcast.worldleadersconference.com/register.php
"Recognizing that not everyone can attend the World LEADERS Conference in person, World LEADERS Group, in association with 316 Networks and LifeChurch.tv, is pleased to provide the 2012 World LEADERS Conference to you via this one-time special webcast. On September 27-28, you'll hear from former Prime Minister Tony Blair, Ken Blanchard, Tony Dungy, Cokie Roberts, Erwin McManus, Tim Sanders, Craig Groeschel, Henry Cloud, Bill Hybels, Patrick Lencioni, Laurie Beth Jones, Mark Floyd, James Blanchard, and Tom Mullins."
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HOPE AND DESTINY CRUSADE HAITI 2012
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We are excited about the opportunity to reach Haiti with Jimmy Jack Ministries as we count down to the HOPE AND DESTINY CRUSADE HAITI 2012 which will go from October 25 to 28. The outreach at the CHAMPS de Mars on Rue de Kazen in front of The National Palace (Palais National). The Haiti Teen Challenge student body mass choir will join the Crusade team of Jimmy Jack ministries.
As you are praying for Haiti Please consider the history and roots of spiritual bondage that they are shaking off as they move forward to Supernatural Destiny.
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About Global Teen Challenge
The mission of Global Teen Challenge is to assist in the development and implementation of Teen Challenge programs around the world. Today there are more than 1100 Teen Challenge programs in 93 countries of the world. It is our desire to provide the best and latest tools available in helping individuals with life controlling addictions. According to the United Nations, more than 200 million people worldwide struggle with drug abuse. Drug users are getting younger and their use is becoming more frequent. Alcohol and drug addictions are plaguing our nations, our cities and invading our homes. We are committed to doing everything we can to reach people around the globe with life controlling problems. For more information on Global Teen Challenge, visit our website at www.GlobalTC.org |
| Contact Information:
Global Teen Challenge
P.O. Box 511
Columbus, Georgia 31902-0511 USA
706-576-6555
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