Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy has the honor of announcing four October graduates. We were blessed to have in attendance Teen Challenge students, staff and families. Also attending were several board members, a guest youth pastor from World Changers Church, representatives from Global Teen Challenge Headquarters and Directors from Russia Teen Challenge. Thank you for sharing this special day with us and witnessing with us the beautiful testimonies of each of our October graduates.
All graduates received a completion certificate recognizing their completion of the Teen Challenge Program as well a certificate acknowledging their achievements in our Bible/Life Skills Curriculum, PSNCs. One graduate also had the reward of being presented with her high school diploma on graduation day; two others will earn their high school diploma before they complete their internship. Three of our October graduates have enrolled in our Emerging Leaders program and will be serving our students in an intern capacity, working alongside the staff. One graduate will be returning home to complete high school and serve at her church, whose members and staff have supported her wholeheartedly through her stay at Teen Challenge.
In addition to the testimonies and presentations, the Columbus Teen Challenge choir performed “Thou O Lord”. Our talented graduates performed a beautiful human video that they put together to the song “He Wants it All” by Forever Jones. The closing remarks were given by Dave Batty, Chief Operating Officer of Global Teen Challenge.
What we have seen develop in our October graduates is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. It required integrity, commitment, an honest transparency and willingness to grow to complete this task. We are proud of our October graduates, job well done. We know that this is only the beginning.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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Separated – Positioned - Anointed – Redeemed - Equipped – Determined: That’s what SPARED stands for and it was the first ever youth conference just for Teen Challenge
students! Our students attended this conference September 27-30. It was an awesome opportunity to experience God working in our lives, have fun, and bond with fellow students and staff. The conference featured daily worship times, special guest speakers, graduate success stories, musical guests, team building games and activities, food, and excitement. Approximately 170 students and staff were in attendance from this Teen Challenge region.
Here’s what a few Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy students had to say…
“I enjoyed the fact that the Teen Challenge graduates wanted to come to talk to us so badly. It really impacted us to see that people who graduated as far back as the 70s are still doing great and going for God.”
“Prayer and Praise and Worship at the conference was great because it was so intense and focused. I also got to get into my own space and pray and seek God. It was so productive. I was glad that it was only Teen Challenge students, because it made it relatable. “
“I think it was the best idea in the world to have an only Teen Challenge Conference!!! We were being taught on a personal level.”
Students also expressed greatly benefiting personally from hearing speakers who spoke on topics such as forgiveness, trust, dealing with life’s highs and lows, Identity in Christ, and the unconditional love of God.
We want to say THANK YOU to all the directors, staff, volunteers, and students that helped make the conference possible and a success. It was amazing!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Talent Show at Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy
This week our Emerging Student Leaders coordinated a much anticipated event for our students, a talent show. Entries from our talented students included instrumental pieces, vocals performances, skits, short sermons, poetry, and even juggling and other hidden talents. This is what our students said:
“I thought the talent show was really well thought out, it made me feel really involved, like it was just for me. It fostered a lot of creativity, it allowed me to show part of myself while I got to know other people better and their talents. “
“It was really fun; I just had a good time. I felt like the interns put a lot of time into, it made me feel special.”
“It brought a lot of unity in the dorms; we all worked together as a team for the talent show.”
“The talent show was great, it was so much fun and a break from the schedule, it was a really good kick off for the summer, it was exciting.”
“It was good to see how many people got up there to show their talents without fear.”
We are proud of our student interns and ELP representatives for putting forth a great effort in making this a special day for our students. Job well done!
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
“I thought the talent show was really well thought out, it made me feel really involved, like it was just for me. It fostered a lot of creativity, it allowed me to show part of myself while I got to know other people better and their talents. “
“It was really fun; I just had a good time. I felt like the interns put a lot of time into, it made me feel special.”
“It brought a lot of unity in the dorms; we all worked together as a team for the talent show.”
“The talent show was great, it was so much fun and a break from the schedule, it was a really good kick off for the summer, it was exciting.”
“It was good to see how many people got up there to show their talents without fear.”
We are proud of our student interns and ELP representatives for putting forth a great effort in making this a special day for our students. Job well done!
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Special Musical Guests at Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy
This summer we have also enjoyed special guests from Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Sound Of Spirit Youth Choir. This group of 45 traveled to our campus from Montgomery, AL to give our students a special performance from their musical summer tour. This special group of young people also visited us last year during their summer tour and then came back a second time to do a work project on our campus. One student had this to say about the event: “It was really good to see other people our age and to see them worship with their voice.” Sound of Spirit Youth Choir: we appreciate you and admire your giving hearts, thank you for coming to visit us!
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy participates in Community Event
Tuesday, May 25th, students from Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy had the privilege of participating in community event, “Lunch with The Lord”. “Lunch with the Lord” is a weekly luncheon open to the community. Those who come are encouraged with an uplifting message of faith, presented by the guest speaker for the week.
Executive Director, Bob Lee, shared the Teen Challenge history spanning over 50 years. The Teen Challenge Columbus Choir shared two beautiful arrangements directed by choir director, Randy Roberts, along with testimonies from students whose lives are being transformed. There were approximately 85 people in attendance. Thank you to Lunch with The Lord and letting us share in this very special day.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Executive Director, Bob Lee, shared the Teen Challenge history spanning over 50 years. The Teen Challenge Columbus Choir shared two beautiful arrangements directed by choir director, Randy Roberts, along with testimonies from students whose lives are being transformed. There were approximately 85 people in attendance. Thank you to Lunch with The Lord and letting us share in this very special day.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Campus Life:
Just enjoyed having 2 Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy graduates back to visit! We are so proud of you girls, keep up the good work!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy Students Visit Local Nursing Home Residents
Students from Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy’s Emerging Leaders Program traveled to a local nursing home to participate in Community Outreach. This is a special service that gives our students the opportunity to look beyond themselves and reach out to others who may be hurting and in need.
At the nursing home our students ministered in song and with a message of encouragement that was followed by time for visitation. Following are comments from the students about their experience:
“It gave me an appreciation for elders that I did not have before because it is not something that I have thought a lot about.”
“It encouraged me, made me feel like I really connected with them when they said that it changed their whole day when I prayed with them.”
“It was my first one on one ministry experience and I was really nervous, but it gave me a lot of peace.”
“I felt like it was a new level of ministry to a different group of people and it was cool to learn how to reach out like that.”
“I really enjoyed praying with the residents because it was real. It really encouraged me to see how hopeful they all were and how content they were in their situation.“
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy Hosts “Prepare for Impact” Teacher Training Conference
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy
Hosts “Prepare for Impact” Teacher Training Conference
May 10th – May 12th, Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is hosting “Prepare for Impact”, a Teacher Training Conference for staff members from Teen Challenge Campuses and similar programs. There are over 30 people in attendance. Presenters include Dave Batty, Allan Turley, and Greg Fisher - all members of the Curriculum Development team of Teen Challenge International.
At this conference Staff Members are being trained in our Group and Individual Bible/Life Skills Curriculum (PSNC and GSNC). A few topics being covered include: Lesson Planning, Creative Teaching Methods, Personal Goal setting, and Team Building.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy also recently had the privilege of having Dave Batty, a developer of the PSNC/GSNC curriculum, lead group sessions with our students using GSNC material entitled Anger and Personal Rights. A few student comments about the lessons learned in group are, “I learned not to let anger take control of my life”, “my emotions are not reliable”, “If we desire to change we can learn new habits and attitudes”, and “I learned not to let my thoughts control me”.
At Teen Challenge our desire is to collaborate, innovate and strive for continuous improvement. Training conferences assist our organization in staying true to its original purposes and mission, passing on and entrusting its rich heritage to future generations.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Hosts “Prepare for Impact” Teacher Training Conference
May 10th – May 12th, Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is hosting “Prepare for Impact”, a Teacher Training Conference for staff members from Teen Challenge Campuses and similar programs. There are over 30 people in attendance. Presenters include Dave Batty, Allan Turley, and Greg Fisher - all members of the Curriculum Development team of Teen Challenge International.
At this conference Staff Members are being trained in our Group and Individual Bible/Life Skills Curriculum (PSNC and GSNC). A few topics being covered include: Lesson Planning, Creative Teaching Methods, Personal Goal setting, and Team Building.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy also recently had the privilege of having Dave Batty, a developer of the PSNC/GSNC curriculum, lead group sessions with our students using GSNC material entitled Anger and Personal Rights. A few student comments about the lessons learned in group are, “I learned not to let anger take control of my life”, “my emotions are not reliable”, “If we desire to change we can learn new habits and attitudes”, and “I learned not to let my thoughts control me”.
At Teen Challenge our desire is to collaborate, innovate and strive for continuous improvement. Training conferences assist our organization in staying true to its original purposes and mission, passing on and entrusting its rich heritage to future generations.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Teen Challenge Columbus Girls' Academy graduate helps to write and compose a song while attending Honor's Academy! Check it out! :)
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy Celebrates March 2010 Graduates
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy has the honor of announcing 5 April graduates. The graduates’ families, Teen Challenge students and staff were in attendance (approximately 130 people) and bore witness to the great testimonies each graduate and family expressed. What an honor it was to see our students reconciled to God and their families. All graduates received a completion certificate recognizing the completion of the Teen Challenge Program as well a certificate acknowledging their achievements in our Bible/Life Skills Curriculum. Of our graduates this month 3 have earned their high school diplomas while attending Columbus Girls Academy. Our April Graduates have interests in pursuing education and careers in fields such as missions, optometry, nursing, and youth ministry. One of our April graduates will be staying on as an intern in our Emerging Leader’s program and will attend a Master’s Commission Program in September this year. Our graduates this month are also looking forward to joining their home churches in ministry to their community. To our April Graduates – Job well done, we are proud of you!
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
TEEN CHALLENGE COLUMBUS GIRLS ACADEMY
TEEN CHALLENGE COLUMBUS GIRLS ACADEMY
Announces the ELP “the key to forging our future!”
Teen Challenge is not only interested in recovery but has also recognized the need to train up the next generation of leaders. The Emerging Leader’s program is an extended training program designed to identify, equip and train emerging leaders through mentoring, curriculum, and training though an on-site internship. Columbus Girls Academy currently has 6 members of its student body enrolled in the program. The ELP is a voluntary opportunity that is available to students enrolled in the Teen Challenge program, as additional leadership training.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy in Seale, Alabama recently had the pleasure of hosting the 4th Annual ELP Summit for 2010. The Summit is a vital part of the Emerging Leaders Program that provides 3 days of teaching, training, team building, fellowship, and fun. In attendance were 104 student and staff leaders representing 17 Teen Challenge facilities for men, women, boys, and girls. During the summit a graduation service was held for 54 students who have completed the Emerging leaders program (Level I or Level II).
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Announces the ELP “the key to forging our future!”
Teen Challenge is not only interested in recovery but has also recognized the need to train up the next generation of leaders. The Emerging Leader’s program is an extended training program designed to identify, equip and train emerging leaders through mentoring, curriculum, and training though an on-site internship. Columbus Girls Academy currently has 6 members of its student body enrolled in the program. The ELP is a voluntary opportunity that is available to students enrolled in the Teen Challenge program, as additional leadership training.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy in Seale, Alabama recently had the pleasure of hosting the 4th Annual ELP Summit for 2010. The Summit is a vital part of the Emerging Leaders Program that provides 3 days of teaching, training, team building, fellowship, and fun. In attendance were 104 student and staff leaders representing 17 Teen Challenge facilities for men, women, boys, and girls. During the summit a graduation service was held for 54 students who have completed the Emerging leaders program (Level I or Level II).
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Friday, February 19, 2010
TEEN CHALLENGE COLUMBUS GIRLS ACADEMY HOSTS BASE CAMP 2010
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy has had the privilege of hosting Base Camp 2010, February 7th -12th. Seventy staff members and presenters were in attendance representing 17 Teen Challenge facilities from the Southeast region.
Base Camp is a Bi-annual, week-long, training intensive designed by the Cooperate Development team of Teen Challenge, Southeast Region. We desire to always provide excellent service and strive for continuous improvement. Base Camp is one component of that, specifically designed to empower staff members that have recently come on board.
A few examples of topics presented at this year’s Base Camp include: Teen Challenge History, Philosophy, and Template; Temperament, Learning, and Communication Styles; and Cooperate Development. There were expert panels also available for discussion and learning.
Teen Challenge, having over 50 years of success, desires to stay true to its original purposes and mission, passing on its rich heritage to the organization’s up and coming leaders. Base Camp 2010 was a huge success, providing quality training and education to many current Teen Challenge employees.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Base Camp is a Bi-annual, week-long, training intensive designed by the Cooperate Development team of Teen Challenge, Southeast Region. We desire to always provide excellent service and strive for continuous improvement. Base Camp is one component of that, specifically designed to empower staff members that have recently come on board.
A few examples of topics presented at this year’s Base Camp include: Teen Challenge History, Philosophy, and Template; Temperament, Learning, and Communication Styles; and Cooperate Development. There were expert panels also available for discussion and learning.
Teen Challenge, having over 50 years of success, desires to stay true to its original purposes and mission, passing on its rich heritage to the organization’s up and coming leaders. Base Camp 2010 was a huge success, providing quality training and education to many current Teen Challenge employees.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical. To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Stay Sharp
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy students recently presented an anti-drug presentation: Stay Sharp, to 350 local high school students.
Stay Sharp is a hard hitting, high energy, drug prevention presentation designed to educate students on drug and alcohol abuse and the consequences of their choices. The dynamic video presentation addresses the facts, lies, and costs of addiction. Intertwined in the presentation TCCGA students share personal stories of their introduction to drugs and the destructive journey it lead them on. Our recent presentation was received with overwhelming interest and support from the sophomore class of Central High School. Our students received high praise and compliments for their hard work and dedication.
The purposes of Stay Sharp are to:
* Engage the hearts and minds of youth through a visual encounter.
* Educate youth about the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
* Equip youth to make healthy choices
* Empower youth with truth and hope.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical.
To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
Stay Sharp is a hard hitting, high energy, drug prevention presentation designed to educate students on drug and alcohol abuse and the consequences of their choices. The dynamic video presentation addresses the facts, lies, and costs of addiction. Intertwined in the presentation TCCGA students share personal stories of their introduction to drugs and the destructive journey it lead them on. Our recent presentation was received with overwhelming interest and support from the sophomore class of Central High School. Our students received high praise and compliments for their hard work and dedication.
The purposes of Stay Sharp are to:
* Engage the hearts and minds of youth through a visual encounter.
* Educate youth about the dangers and consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
* Equip youth to make healthy choices
* Empower youth with truth and hope.
Teen Challenge Columbus Girls Academy is a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School for girls ages 12 to 17. Our school is a disciplined and structured environment that emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. Our program is designed to develop the whole person in four main areas: spiritual, social, academic and physical.
To learn more about our school, please call (334) 855-3695.
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