Hi, my name is Sheila Graham.  I'm originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin born and raised.  I fell into depression as a young child because of an alcoholic parent who abused me and so by age 11, I discovered alcohol after my Grandmother's funeral which grew into a lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock N roll in the 70's.  No matter what I did; new job, new city, it was the same type of old friends, environment and problems because I learned it was within me that needed to change. 

 

Today, I have FREEDOM and healing from past mistakes and choices by coming to a safe environment at Teen Challenge to learn my true identity which was lost, but now found in Christ Jesus.  Through God's truth in the Holy Bible this is where I accepted the love, peace and joy, to have  living HOPE above all else a healthy lifestyle of mind, body, soul and spirit "one day at a time", my gift of SALVATION, REDEMPTION, and REVIVAL. 

 

I graduated Minnesota Teen Challenge in January 2009, and recently completed Teen Challenge Ministry Institute with a Bible studies degree and I also served on their leadership team  as Choir/Events Coordinator and worked part-time with the Minnesota Teen Challenge Licensed program.  My hope is to share the love of Jesus and give back that which was so freely given to me.  It was through other's love, time and money investing in me and eternity; God's Kingdom that now almost 3 years later I too am sowing into God's Kingdom through the ministry of Teen Challenge with tithes, offerings, and making a difference by sharing my message of HOPE and experience.  There's wonderful results, life transformation forever which will bring societal and generational change for many women, families, friends, and communities.  I am honored to be here in Pella, Iowa.