Developing Leaders
Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program
The Southeast region is a leading hub for Staff Development for Adult & Teen Challenge centers worldwide. We wholeheartedly believe our young student-leaders are the future of the organization. Our vision is to develop these leaders, invest in their futures, and equip them to carry the vision of putting HOPE within reach for the next generation.
Our Leadership Pipeline is designed to be a strategic track of hands-on training, character development, accountability, and leadership opportunities. As students progress through the leadership track, they are entrusted with internship opportunities that lead to job positions within the organization. We believe our structure produces excellently trained leaders of high moral quality that carry endurance for longevity within Teen Challenge’s ministry. As staff members arise through our program, we create dynamic teams that combine each leader’s strengths to multiply their impact as a unit in the southeast region. Together, we can see the miracle of changed lives multiply for years to come.
History of the Emerging Leaders Program:
The Emerging Leaders Program was envisioned in 2005 by Dr. Jerry Nance in response to his prayer for the leaders needed to reach the growing addicted population – leaders who would be carriers of the Teen Challenge Core Values and align with our God-given mission. The ELP is a servant-leadership development program intended to raise up leaders within Teen Challenge relative to our heritage, mission, DNA, and guiding principles.
Purpose Statement
“To identify, equip and train emerging leaders who aspire to greater levels of responsibility within Teen Challenge.”
The Objective Of The ELP
“To provide an instructional program for enhancing the quality and longevity of leadership within Teen Challenge.”
Core Values Of ELP
Servant Leadership
Responsibility
Life-Long Learning
• Involved with 180 evangelism outreaches with a total of 1,238 participants.
• 90 new students enrolled, with 60 students graduating.
• Led recovery-based small groups where 174 students participated.
Staff Days
• The ELP Summit and Staff Days is an annual conference that brings all of our ELP students together for training and fellowship.
• Below are a few pictures from our ELP Summit & Staff Days 2021
Teen Challenge Southeast now offers faith-based, outpatient counseling for those with life-controlling issues. Please click here to find a service that works for you.
