Organizational Culture.pdf

Curriculum
&
Discipleship
Report

Teen
Challenge
Southern
California
Strategic
Planning
Meeting
2014

Student Survey Results ………………………………………………………….……pages 2-30
Combined results ……………………………………………………………………page 2
Riverside ……………………………………………………………………………page 6
Ventura …………………………………………………………...………………..page 11
San Diego ……………………………………………………………………….…page 16
Orange County …………………………………………………………………….page 19
Los Angeles …………………………………………………………………….….page 22
Bakersfield ……………………………………………………………………...….page 25
Shafter ……………………………………………………………………………..page 28
Teen Challenge Ministry Institute Model …………………………………………….. page 31
Course Descriptions ………………………………………………………….……page 38
Apprenticeship Program ……………………………………………………..……. pages 41-50
Application …………………………………………………………………..…… page 41
Policy & Procedure ………………………………………………………………. page 43
Duty Description …………………………………………………………………. page 44
Policy, Procedure & Issues …………………………………….…………………. page 46
Apprentice Advisor Training ………………………………………………..……. page 49
Advisor Participation Issues ……………………….………………………...…… page 50
Intake Process ……………………………………………………..………...……… pages 51-53
Intake Meeting Agenda …………………………………………………………... page 51
Intake Meeting Notes …………………………………………………………….. page 53
Summary & 2014 Goals ………………………………………………………………… page 55
Patrick Curnyn January 12, 2014

2

0.00%

20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

Riverside
Ventura
San
Diego
Orange
Co.
L.A.
Bakers?ield
Shafter

52.80%
58.80%

43.50%

20%

33.30%
36%
42.30%

0.00%

20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%

100.00%

Riverside
Ventura
San
Diego
Orange
Co.
L.A.
Bakers?ield
Shafter

51.20%

84.30%

41%

55%
51.20%

77.70%

34.40%

Teen
Challenge
Southern
California
Student
Survey

345 Students Surveyed

I. Family
Background

1. Divorced
home

46%
grew
up
in
a
divorced
home

2. Experience
of
Abuse
pre
age
18

28%
experienced
physical
abuse

37.6%
experienced
verbal
abuse

14.7%
experienced
sexual
abuse

27.8%
experienced
mental
abuse

16.5%
declined
to
answer

3. Experience
of
Abuse
post
age
18

18.8%
experienced
physical
abuse

28.4%
experienced
verbal
abuse

11.5%
experienced
sexual
abuse

19.7%
experienced
mental
abuse

19.4%
declined
to
answer

4. Abuse
summary

55.5%
experienced
at
least
one
form
of
abuse
in
their
past

Nearly 20% of students
surveyed declined to answer
questions about abuse in their
past, primarily the men. This
is concerning. How will our
students overcome issues of
their past if they are not
willing to deal with major
issues?

3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

1
8
16
19

43

83

140

23

6

13%

65%

15%

7%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

0.00%

20.00%

Induction
centers
Training
centers

18.90%

7.90%

Percentage
of
Students
married

5. Average
age
of
first
sexual
experience

14
years
old

6. Foster
Care

6.6%
have
been
placed
in
foster
care
(23
students).

7. Marital
Status

65.2%
have
never
been
married

13.3%
are
currently
married

6.7%
are
currently
pending
divorce

14.8%
are
currently
divorced

When
running
statistics
between
male
and
female
centers
they
are
very
close

in
their
percentages.
However,
there
is
a
great
difference
between
those

married
at
our
induction
centers
combined
to
those
at
the
training
centers

combined,
as
shown
in
the
chart
below.
These
results
demonstrate
that
from

the
induction
centers
to
the
training
centers
the
percentage
of
students
who

are
married
drops
58%.

II. Educational
Background

1. Highest
level
of
education
completed

6th
grade
.2%
(1
student)

8th
grade
2.3%
(8
students)

9th
grade
4.6%
(16
students)

10th
grade
5.5%
(19
students)

11th
grade
12.4%
(43
students)

12th
grade
24%
(83
students)

40.5%
have
begun
college
(140
students)

6.6%
have
completed
at
least
a
two-‐year
college
degree
(23
students)

1.7%
has
begun
graduate
school
(6
student)

Why do we loose
married students from
induction to the
Training centers?
What can we do to
retain them?

4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Math
History
Arts

(includes

culinary)

Science
Social

Science

English
&

Foreign

Lang.

Philosophy
Vocational

Workshops

Psychology
Physical
Ed.

&
Health

71
74

23

60

15

65

4
3
5
12

Number

o
f

S
udents

2. G.E.D

23.7%
have
not
completed
their
G.E.D.
or
high
school
equivalency
prior
to

entering
Teen
Challenge
(82
students).

The
induction
centers
combined
is
24.8%,
while
the
training
centers

combined
is
22.7%.

25.9%
of
the
men
combined
need
to
obtain
their
G.E.D.,
while
18.6%
of

women
need
to
obtain
their
G.E.D.
The
implications
of
this
demonstrate
that

our
G.E.D.
program
is
important
considering
nearly
1
in
4
students
are

without
their
G.E.D.
or
high
school
completion.

3. College
enrollment
post
Teen
Challenge

64.6%
are
seriously
considering
enrolling
in
college
or
a
trade
school

4. Reading

63.7%
enjoy
reading

29.2%
slightly
enjoy
reading

8.9%
do
not
enjoy
reading

5. Methods
of
Learning

30.7%
learn
best
by
reading
on
their
own

56.2%
are
visual
learners

23.4%
learn
best
in
a
group
or
group
project

23.1%
learn
best
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

40.8%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
reading
on
their
own

34.7%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

6. Favorite
Subject
in
School

7. Media
Usage

72.4%
use
social
media
outside
of
Teen
Challenge

89.8%
have
basic
familiarity
using
a
computer

Our teacher methods of instruction
do not currently match the needs of
our students. Focus on future
curriculum design and staff
teaching methods should match
these results.

5

III. Generational
Study

A generation characteristics study has been done on both training centers. The findings of
these studies are shown in the individual training center sections. These studies have
determined that, though a majority of our students are Millennials (“Y”-generation), our
Teen Challenge Millennial students do not always follow studies done on characteristics
of Millennials outside of Teen Challenge. This is probably due to the difference in life
circumstances. Therefore, it is best for us to employ changes to our program structure and
curriculum not based on generational studies done outside of Teen Challenge, but on the
results found based on our Teen Challenge Millennials in this survey.
IV. Religious
Background

1. 47.5%
grew
up
in
a
Christian
home

2. 81.4%
profess
to
be
a
Christian

3. Biblical
Inerrancy

89.5%
fully
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

8.1%
are
not
fully
convinced
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

1.7%
do
not
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

V. Career
Objectives

1. Types
of
careers
desired
by
men
and
women
at
the
training
centers
can
be
found
in

the
individual
training
center
sections.
This
also
includes
the
location
where
our

training
center
students
are
most
likely
to
search
for
jobs
based
on
various
counties.

This
will
help
in
both
the
design
of
our
future
track
system,
as
well
as
needed

locations
of
possible
employers
for
Teen
Challenge
graduates

2. Factors
causing
hindrance/fear
to
pursuing
career
ideals

26.6%
indicate
legal
reasons
such
as
arrest
records

30.1%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
or
lack
or
resources

7.2%
indicate
lack
of
support
from
family,
friends,
or
others

51%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
God’s
direction
in
their
life

This is actually good to hear that half of our students are more
concerned about God’s direction in their life over other
negative circumstances. This demonstrates that having a
curriculum geared toward introducing students into a track
system in the first month of the training center will be well
received and beneficial to the needs of our students.
Informational resources for our students should be provided at
the end of the program as a bookend to what should take place
at the beginning of the training center (see #2).

6

9%

70%

13%

8%

Married
Never Married
Divorced
Separated
Riverside

VI. Family
Background

1. Divorced
home

52.8%
grew
up
in
a
divorced
home

2. Witness
of
Abuse

35.2%
witnessed
physical
abuse

45.6%
witnessed
verbal
abuse

5.6%
witnessed
sexual
abuse

28.8%
witnessed
mental
abuse

3. Experience
of
Abuse
pre
age
18

27.2%
experienced
physical
abuse

40%
experienced
verbal
abuse

7.2%
experienced
sexual
abuse

26.4%
experienced
mental
abuse

18.4%
declined
to
answer

4. Experience
of
Abuse
post
age
18

8.1%
experienced
physical
abuse

26.2%
experienced
verbal
abuse

.8%
experienced
sexual
abuse

7.3%
experienced
mental
abuse

27.8%
declined
to
answer

5. Abuse
summary

56%
witnessed
at
least
one
form
of
abuse

51.2%
experienced
at
least
one
form
of
abuse
in
their
past

6. Average
age
of
first
sexual
experience

13-‐14
years
old

7. Foster
Care

10.4%
have
been
placed
in
foster
care
for
an
average
of
3
years.

These
13
students
of
the
125
surveyed
were
placed
in
an
average
of
3

separate
foster
homes
for
each
student.

8. Marital
Status

70%
have
never
been
married

9%
are
currently
married

8%
are
currently
pending
divorce

13%
are
currently
divorced

7

0

10

20

30

40

50

1
5
6
7

19

33

44

5

1

0

10

20

30

40

18

6

31

8

31
22

8
1
1

VII. Educational
Background

1. Highest
level
of
education
completed

6th
grade
.8%
(1
student)

8th
grade
4%
(5
students)

9th
grade
4.8%
(6
students)

10th
grade
5.6%
(7
students)

11th
grade
15.2%
(19
students)

12th
grade
26.4%
(33
students)

35.2%
have
begun
college
(44
students)

4%
have
completed
at
least
a
two-‐year
college
degree
(5
students)

.8%
has
begun
graduate
school
(1
student)

2. G.E.D

28%
have
not
completed
the
G.E.D.
prior
to
entering
Teen
Challenge

(35
students).

21.6%
of
the
total
student
population
is
currently
enrolled
or
has
been

enrolled
in
the
G.E.D.
program
(27
students).

8
students
have
passed
their
G.E.D.
successfully
that
are
currently
in
the

Riverside
population.
Uncounted
others
have
already
graduated
over
the

past
year.

3. College
enrollment
post
Teen
Challenge

65.6%
are
seriously
considering
enrolling
in
college
or
a
trade
school

4. Reading

61.9%
enjoy
reading

29.6%
slightly
enjoy
reading

8.5%
do
not
enjoy
reading

5. Methods
of
Learning

32%
learn
best
by
reading
on
their
own

58.4%
are
visual
learners

26.4%
learn
best
in
a
group
or
group
project

25.6%
learn
best
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

42.2%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
reading
on
their
own

36.8%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

6. Favorite
Subject
in
School

8

Confident vs.
Skeptical
Sheltered vs.
Independent
Team oriented
vs. Problem
Solver
Accepting
Authority vs.
Skeptical
Authority
Media Driven
vs. Media
Savvy
Clear Rules vs.
Clear
Communication
Group Projects
vs. Self Projects
Coaching vs.
Counseling
Normal 50 20 20 39 27 15 40 47
Abnormal 17 47 47 28 40 52 27 20
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Millennials

0

10

20

30

40

Physical

Ed.

Math
English
Science
History
Arts
Vocational

Workshop

6

34
31

15

24

4
1

7. Best
Subject
in
School

8. Media
Usage

68.8%
use
social
media
outside
of
Teen
Challenge

84%
have
basic
familiarity
using
a
computer

VIII. Generational
Study

Eight
questions
were
asked
of
each
student
to
determine
if
our
student
body
has
similar

characteristics
to
other
surveys
conducted
that
determine
generational
characteristics.

Based
on
these
questions
answered
by
our
students,
those
in
the
X-‐generation
are
similar

to
other
studies
done
on
the
X-‐generation.
In
other
words,
Teen
Challenge
Riverside
X-‐
generation
students
display
the
same
characteristics
as
the
“norm”
of
the
X-‐generation

outside
of
Teen
Challenge.
However,
our
67
Millennial
students
were
slightly
different
than

other
studies
done
on
the
Millennial
generation
outside
of
Teen
Challenge.
In
other
words,

Teen
Challenge
Millennial
students
do
not
always
display
many
of
the
same
generational

characteristics
compared
with
the
“norm”
of
the
Millennial
generation
outside
of
Teen

Challenge.
Below
is
a
chart
of
generational
characteristics
that
demonstrates
the

differences
between
the
“norm”
of
Millennials
with
Teen
Challenge
Millennials.
Those
Teen

Challenge
Millennials
who
answered
according
to
the
norm
of
Millennial
characteristics
are

labeled
as
“Normal.”
Those
Teen
Challenge
Millennials
who
answered
differently
are

labeled
as
“Abnormal.”
The
blue
column
indicates
a
normal
Millennial
characteristic.
The

blue
column
also
represents
the
first
choice
on
the
x-‐axis
(such
as
“confident,”
“sheltered,”

and
so
on).
The
red
column
indicates
a
non-‐Millennial
response.
The
red
column
represents

the
second
choice
on
the
x-‐axis
(such
as
“skeptical,”
“independent,”
and
so
on).

9

1. Millennial
student
responses
as
in
the
chart
above

25%
are
generally
skeptical
compared
to…

75%
feel
more
confident
than
skeptical.

70%
grew
up
independent
compared
to…

30%
grew
up
sheltered.

70%
consider
themselves
a
problem
solver
compared
to…

30%
are
more
team
oriented.

42%
are
skeptical
of
authority
compared
to…

58%
that
are
generally
accepting
of
authority.

60%
are
very
media
driven
compared
to…

40%
that
are
acceptable
of
media.

78%
prefer
clear
communication
compared
to…

22%
would
rather
have
clear
standards
(rules).

40%
would
rather
work
on
projects
by
themselves
compared
to…

60%
prefer
working
in
a
group
on
a
project.

30%
prefer
counseling
compared
to…

70%
would
rather
be
coached.

IX. Religious
Background

1. 58.1%
grew
up
in
a
Christian
home

2. 90.2%
profess
to
be
a
Christian

4.9%
proclaim
not
to
be
Christian

2.4%
are
uncertain

This
was
followed
by
the
student
being
asked
to
explain
what
it
meant
to
be
a

Christian.
The
following
is
how
they
answered:

43.2%
referred
to
Christ’s
death
and
resurrection
from
the
cross

20.7%
referred
to
being
a
follower
of
Christ
and/or
obeying
Christ

20.7%
referred
to
having
a
relationship
with
Christ

3.6%
referred
to
having
assurance
of
eternal
life

2.7%
did
not
have
an
answer

9%
were
clearly
wrong
or
off
in
the
answer:
Below
I
have
listed
their
answers

10

0

5

10

15

20

12
11

18

6
8

1
1
4

20

4

1
1

9

2
2

2
said
“accepting
God
into
my
life”

“believing
in
the
goodness
of
God”

“Having
faith
in
trusting
yourself
that
God
has
a
plan”

“I
am
here
at
Teen
Challenge”

“Putting
myself
into
Teen
Challenge
wanting
to
become
a
Christian
on
my
own”

“I
feel
connected
to
God”

“My
faith
and
belief”

“By
my
beliefs
the
way
I
talk
and
act,
the
way
I
live
life”

“Not
foe
evil”

3. Biblical
Inerrancy

88.3%
fully
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

9.0%
are
not
fully
convinced
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

1.6%
do
not
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

X. Career
Objectives

1. The
following
is
a
list
of
careers
desired
by
the
Riverside
men:

Teacher

Fabrications

Sales

Electrician

Culinary

Computers

Automotive
Detail/Repair

Criminal
Justice

Pastoral
Ministry

Banking

Teen
Challenge
Staff

Contractor

Mechanics

HVAC

Counseling

Construction

Oil
Fields

Administration

Medical
Field

Music

Carpentry

Real
Estate

Military

3.

Felons:
43.4%
of
Riverside
students
are
convicted
felons

Welding

Fire
Fighting

Business

Transport
Driver

Writer

Forrestry

Physical
Health

EMT
Tech

Lawyer

The following is a suggestion for types of tracks based
on the desired careers listed:
Vocational Tech
Medical Fields
Counseling & Social Work
Arts
Business & Administration
Ministry
Education

2. Factors causing hindrance/fear to pursuing career ideals
27% indicate legal reasons such as arrest records.
32% indicate not having knowledge of or lack or resources.
6.5% indicate lack of support from family, friends, or others.
49.6% indicate not having knowledge of God’s direction in
their life.

*
Out
of
State:

3
Nevada,
3
Colorado,

4
Arizona,
1
Massachusetts,

1
Tennessee.

11

Ventura 51 Students Surveyed / Average age 28
XI. Family
Background

1. Divorced home
58.8% grew up in a divorced home
2. Children
43.5% have children
Of those who have children, 52.9% are fighting for custody of their children.
3. Witness of Abuse
47% witnessed physical abuse
62.7% witnessed verbal abuse
23.5% witnessed sexual abuse
39.2% witnessed mental abuse
4. Experience of Abuse pre age 18
41.1% experienced physical abuse
54.9% experienced verbal abuse
37.2% experienced sexual abuse
35.2% experienced mental abuse
3.9% declined to answer
5. Experience of Abuse post age 18
6. Abuse summary
72.5% witnessed at least one form of abuse
84.3% experienced at least one form of abuse in their past
7. Average age of first sexual experience
12-13 years old
8. Foster Care
7.8% have been placed in foster care for an average of 7.25 years.
These 4 students of the 51 surveyed were placed in an average of 6 separate foster
homes for each student.

12

0

5

10

15

20

25

2
3

16

21

7

2

6%

72%

10%

12%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

9. Marital Status
72% have never been married
6% are currently married
12% are currently pending divorce
10% are currently divorced

XII. Educational
Background

1. Highest level of education completed
9th
grade 3.9% (2 students)
11th
12th
41.1% have begun college (21 students)
13.7% have completed at least a two-year college degree (7 students)
3.9% have begun graduate school (2 student)
2. G.E.D
9.8% have not completed the G.E.D. prior to entering Teen Challenge
(5 students).
7.8% of the total student population is currently enrolled or has been enrolled in
the G.E.D. program (4 students).
No students have passed their G.E.D. successfully that are currently in the
Ventura population.
3. College enrollment post Teen Challenge
74.5% are seriously considering enrolling in college or a trade school
4. Reading
68.6% enjoy reading
23.5% slightly enjoy reading
7.8% do not enjoy reading
5. Methods of Learning
35.2% learn best by reading on their own
60.7% are visual learners
35.2% learn best in a group or group project
29.4% learn best hearing a teacher lecture
41.1% claim that their worst method of learning is reading on their own
39.2% claim that their worst method of learning is hearing a teacher lecture

13

0

5

10

15

20

9

17

12
8
6
3
1
1
1
2

0

10

20

30

10

25

5
8
3
3
2
1
1

6. Favorite Subject in School
7. Best Subject in School
8. Media Usage
88.2% use social media outside of Teen Challenge
98% have basic familiarity using a computer
XIII. Generational
Study

Nine questions were asked of each student to determine if our student body has similar
characteristics to other surveys conducted that determine generational characteristics. Based on
these questions answered by our students, the Ventura 34 Millennial students (comprising 67%
of the Ventura population) were slightly different than other studies done on the Millennial
generation outside of Teen Challenge. In other words, Teen Challenge Ventura Millennial
students do not always display some of the same generational characteristics compared with the
“norm” of the Millennial generation outside of Teen Challenge Ventura. Below is a chart of
generational characteristics that demonstrates the differences between the “norm” of Millennials
with Teen Challenge Ventura Millennials. Those Teen Challenge Ventura Millennials who
answered according to the norm of Millennial characteristics are labeled as “Normal.” Those
Teen Challenge Ventura Millennials who answered differently are labeled as “Abnormal.” The
blue column indicates a normal Millennial characteristic. The blue column also represents the
first choice on the x-axis (such as “confident,” “sheltered,” and so on). The red column indicates
a non-Millennial response. The red column represents the second choice on the x-axis (such as
“skeptical,” “independent,” and so on).

14

Confident vs.
Skeptical
Motivated/
goal-oriented
Sheltered vs.
Independent
Team oriented
vs. Problem
Solver
Accepting
Authority vs.
Skeptical
Authority
Media Driven
vs. Media
Savvy
Clear Rules
vs. Clear
Communicati
on
Group
Projects vs.
Self Projects
Coaching vs.
Counseling
Normal 25 27 14 10 19 15 7 20 19
Abnormal 9 7 20 24 15 19 27 14 15
0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Millennials

1. Millennial student responses as in the chart above
26% are generally skeptical compared to…
74% feel more confident than skeptical.
79% feel motivated, goal-oriented, and confident in their future.
59% grew up independent compared to…
41% grew up sheltered.
59% consider themselves a problem solver compared to…
41% are more team oriented.
44% are skeptical of authority compared to…
56% that are generally accepting of authority.
56% are very media driven compared to…
44% who are simply media savvy.
79% prefer clear communication compared to…
21% would rather have clear standards (rules)
41% would rather work on projects by themselves compared to…
59% prefer working in a group on a project.
44% prefer counseling compared to…
56% would rather be coached.

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XIV. Religious
Background

1. 62.7% grew up in a Christian home
2. 98% profess to be a Christian
3. Biblical Inerrancy
96.2% fully believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
1.9% are not fully convinced the Bible to be completely inspired by God
1.9% do not believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
XV. Career
Objectives

1. Career ideals following Teen Challenge
The following is a list of careers desired by the Ventura women:
Registered Nurse
Business owner
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Medical Doctor
Occupational Therapy
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Probation Officer
Social Worker
Ultrasound Tech.
Radiology
Message Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Physical/Mental Disability worker
Tattoo Artist
Music
Writer
Child Care
Culinary Arts
Pastoral Ministry in various functions
Medical Missions
Teen Challenge Staff
Veterinarian
Accounting
Journalism
Christian Counseling
College Professor

The
following
is
a
suggestion
for
types
of
tracks

based
on
the
desired
careers
listed:

Medical
Fields

Counseling
&
Social
Work

Arts

Business
&
Administration

Ministry

Education

2. Factors causing hindrance/fear to pursuing
career ideals
19.6% indicate legal reasons such as
arrest records
35.2% indicate not having knowledge
of or lack or resources
9.8% indicate lack of support from
family, friends, or others
56.8% indicate not having knowledge
of God’s direction in their life

16

20%

62%

13%

5%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

San
Diego

XVI. Family
Background

1. Divorced home
2. Witness of Abuse
38.4% witnessed physical abuse
23% experienced mental abuse
0% experienced sexual abuse
5. Abuse summary
51.2% witnessed at least one form of abuse
41% experienced at least one form of abuse in their past
13-14 years old
7. Foster Care
2.5% have been placed in foster care for an average of 1 week.
This 1 student of the 39 surveyed was placed in 1 foster home.
8. Marital Status

17

0

5

10

15

20

25

1
4

2
2
5

21

2
2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Math
Science
Physcal
Ed.
History
Psychology
Philosophy
Social
Science

4

7

1

7

1

2

1

XVII. Educational
Background

8th
9th
grade 10% (4 students)
10th
11th
12th
5% have completed at least a two-year college degree (2 students)
5% has begun graduate school (2 student)
2. G.E.D
(7 students).
61.5% are seriously considering enrolling in college or a trade school
4. Reading
53.8% enjoy reading
46% slightly enjoy reading
41% claim that their worst method of learning is hearing a teacher lecture

18

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

6

1
1
1

3

1
1

4

8. Media Usage
76.9% use social media outside of Teen Challenge
87.1% have basic familiarity using a computer
XVIII. Religious
Background

1. 62% grew up in a Christian home
2. 94.5% profess to be a Christian
2.7% are not certain they are a Christian
2.7% do not profess to be a Christian
84% fully believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
13% are not fully convinced the Bible to be completely inspired by God
2.6% do not believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
XIX. Career
Objectives

30.7% indicate legal reasons such as arrest records
28.2% indicate not having knowledge of or lack or resources
2.5% indicate lack of support from family, friends, or others
48.7% indicate not having knowledge of God’s direction in their life

19

13%

56%

25%

6%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

Orange
County

20 Students Surveyed / Average age 31.5

XX. Family
Background

1. Divorced
home

20%
grew
up
in
a
divorced
home

2. Witness
of
Abuse

50%
witnessed
physical
abuse

35%
witnessed
verbal
abuse

10%
witnessed
sexual
abuse

20%
witnessed
mental
abuse

3. Experience
of
Abuse
pre
age
18

45%
experienced
physical
abuse

40%
experienced
verbal
abuse

10%
experienced
sexual
abuse

30%
experienced
mental
abuse

20%
declined
to
answer

4. Experience
of
Abuse
post
age
18

20%
experienced
physical
abuse

10%
experienced
verbal
abuse

10%
experienced
sexual
abuse

20%
experienced
mental
abuse

20%
declined
to
answer

5. Abuse
summary

45%
witnessed
at
least
one
form
of
abuse

55%
experienced
at
least
one
form
of
abuse
in
their
past

6. Average
age
of
first
sexual
experience

15-‐16
years
old

7. Foster
Care

5%
have
been
placed
in
foster
care
for
an
average
of
1
year.

This
1
student
of
the
20
surveyed
was
placed
in
1
foster
home.

8. Marital
Status

56%
have
never
been
married

13%
are
currently
married

6%
are
currently
pending
divorce

25%
are
currently
divorced

20

0

2

4

6

8

10

10th
grade

12th
grade

began
college

completed

college

4
4

9

3

0

1

2

3

4

Math
History
Social
Science
English
Pschology
Culinary
Arts

4

3

1

3

2
2

XXI. Educational
Background

1. Highest
level
of
education
completed

10th
grade
20%
(4
students)

12th
grade
20%
(4
students)

45%
have
begun
college
(9
students)

15%
have
completed
at
least
a
two-‐year
college
degree
(3
students)

2. G.E.D

25%
have
not
completed
the
G.E.D.
prior
to
entering
Teen
Challenge

(5
students).

3. College
enrollment
post
Teen
Challenge

60%
are
seriously
considering
enrolling
in
college
or
a
trade
school

4. Reading

68.4%
enjoy
reading

26.3%
slightly
enjoy
reading

5.2%
do
not
enjoy
reading

5. Methods
of
Learning

21%
learn
best
by
reading
on
their
own

52.6%
are
visual
learners

10.5%
learn
best
in
a
group
or
group
project

26.3%
learn
best
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

47.3%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
reading
on
their
own

21%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
within
a
group
context

26.3%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

6. Favorite
Subject
in
School

21

0

1

2

3

4

4
4

3

4

3

2

1
1

7. Best
Subject
in
School

8. Media
Usage

63.1%
use
social
media
outside
of
Teen
Challenge

94.7%
have
basic
familiarity
using
a
computer

XXII. Religious
Background

1. 75%
grew
up
in
a
Christian
home

2. 89.4%
profess
to
be
a
Christian

10.5%
do
not
profess
to
be
a
Christian

3. Biblical
Inerrancy

90%
fully
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

5%
are
not
fully
convinced
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

5%
do
not
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

XXIII. Career
Objectives

1. Factors
causing
hindrance/fear
to
pursuing
career
ideals

30%
indicate
legal
reasons
such
as
arrest
records

35%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
or
lack
or
resources

15%
indicate
lack
of
support
from
family,
friends,
or
others

35%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
God’s
direction
in
their
life

22

40%

46%

7%
7%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

Los
Angeles 15 Students Surveyed / Average age 34
XXIV.

Family
Background

1. Divorced home
2. Children
46.6% of the women at Los Angeles have children. Of those who have children,
28.5% are fighting for custody of their children.
3. Witness of Abuse
20% witnessed verbal abuse
20% witnessed sexual abuse
40% experienced verbal abuse
40% experienced mental abuse
6. Abuse summary
56% witnessed at least one form of abuse
14-15 years old
8. No foster care.
9. Marital Status

23

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1
1

3

1

7

2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Math
History
Arts
Science
Language
Social
Science
English

7

2

3

2

1
1
1

XXV. Educational
Background

9th
grade 6.6% (1 student)
10th
11th
12th
2. G.E.D
(5 students).
66% are seriously considering enrolling in college or a trade school
4. Reading
86.6% enjoy reading
0% do not enjoy reading
26.6% claim that their worst method of learning is working on a group project

24

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

Math
History
Arts
Science
Social

Science

English

6

2
2
2
2

3

8. Media Usage
80% use social media outside of Teen Challenge
100% have basic familiarity using a computer
XXVI. Religious
Background

2. 93.3% profess to be a Christian
6.6% are not certain they are a Christian
0% do not profess to be a Christian
0% do not believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
XXVII. Career
Objectives

0% indicate lack of support from family, friends, or others

25

8%

63%

20%

9%

Married

Never
Married

Divorced

Separated

Bakersfield 36 Students Surveyed / Average Age 30.5
XXVIII.Family
Background

1. Divorced home
2. Witness of Abuse
25% experienced physical abuse
5. Abuse summary
55% witnessed at least one form of abuse
15 years old
7. Foster Care
8.3% have been placed in foster care for an average of 3 years.
These 3 students of the 36 surveyed were placed in an average of 3 separate foster
homes for each student.
8. Marital Status

26

0

5

10

15

20

2

8

4

17

2

1

0

5

10

15

20

Math
English
Arts
Science
Physical
Ed.
Social

Studies

Accounting
History

5

17

2
3
1
2
1

5

XXIX. Educational
Background

10th
11th
12th
50% have begun college (17 students)
2.9% has begun graduate school (1 student)
2. G.E.D
25% have not completed the G.E.D. prior to entering Teen Challenge
(9 students).
61% are seriously considering enrolling in college or a trade school
4. Reading
75% enjoy reading
2.7% do not enjoy reading
27.7% claim that their worst method of learning is in a group context
16.6% claim that their worst method of learning is visual

27

0

5

10

15

20

25

7

23

3
1
2
2
3

8. Media Usage
86% use social media outside of Teen Challenge
94.4% have basic familiarity using a computer
XXX. Religious
Background

2. 97% profess to be a Christian
3% do not profess to be a Christian
3% do not believe the Bible to be completely inspired by God
XXXI. Career
Objectives

5.5% indicate lack of support from family, friends, or others

28

18.60%

61%

16.90%
1.60%

Married
Never
Married
Divorced
Separated
Shafter

59 Students Surveyed/ average age 30

XXXII. Family
Background

1. Divorced
home

42.3%
grew
up
in
a
divorced
home

2. Witness
of
Abuse

16.9%
witnessed
physical
abuse

27.1%
witnessed
verbal
abuse

8.4%
witnessed
sexual
abuse

13.5%
witnessed
mental
abuse

3. Experience
of
Abuse
pre
age
18

15.2%
experienced
physical
abuse

25.4%
experienced
verbal
abuse

10.1%
experienced
sexual
abuse

18.6%
experienced
mental
abuse

22%
declined
to
answer

4. Experience
of
Abuse
post
age
18

3.3%
experienced
physical
abuse

13.5%
experienced
verbal
abuse

0%
experienced
sexual
abuse

10.1%
experienced
mental
abuse

25.4%
declined
to
answer

5. Abuse
summary

34.4%
witnessed
at
least
one
form
of
abuse

34.4%
experienced
at
least
one
form
of
abuse
in
their
past

6. Average
age
of
first
sexual
experience

14-‐15
years
old

7. Foster
Care

1.6%
have
been
placed
in
foster
care
for
an
average
of
3.5
years.

This
student
of
the
59
surveyed
was
placed
in
3
separate
foster
homes.

8. Marital
Status

61%
have
never
been
married

18.6%
are
currently
married

1.6%
are
currently
pending
divorce

16.9%
are
currently
divorced

29

0

5

10

15

20

25

2
3
3

8

20
21

2

0

5

10

15

20

History
Math
Science
English
Arts
Bible
Class
Economics
Physical
Ed.
Vocational

workshop

18

10

14

7

2
1
1
1
2

XXXIII.Educational
Background

1. Highest
level
of
education
completed

8th
grade
3.3%
(2
students)

9th
grade
5%
(3
students)

10th
grade
5%
(3
students)

11th
grade
13.5%
(8
students)

12th
grade
33.8%
(20
students)

35.5%
have
begun
college
(21
students)

3.3%
have
completed
at
least
a
two-‐year
college
degree
(2
students)

2. G.E.D

27.5%
have
not
completed
the
G.E.D.
prior
to
entering
Teen
Challenge

(16
students).

3. College
enrollment
post
Teen
Challenge

59.2%
are
seriously
considering
enrolling
in
college
or
a
trade
school

4. Reading

57.8%
enjoy
reading

31.5%
slightly
enjoy
reading

10.5%
do
not
enjoy
reading

5. Methods
of
Learning

22%
learn
best
by
reading
on
their
own

54.2%
are
visual
learners

15.2%
learn
best
in
a
group
or
group
project

20.3%
learn
best
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

49.1%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
reading
on
their
own

28.8%
claim
that
their
worst
method
of
learning
is
hearing
a
teacher
lecture

6. Favorite
Subject
in
School

30

0

5

10

15

History
Math
English
Science
Arts
Vocational

Workshop

Language
Social

Science

15

10

12

10

2
3

1
1

7. Best
Subject
in
School

8. Media
Usage

56.8%
use
social
media
outside
of
Teen
Challenge

89.6%
have
basic
familiarity
using
a
computer

XXXIV. Religious
Background

1. 71.9%
grew
up
in
a
Christian
home

2. 93.2%
profess
to
be
a
Christian

6.7%
do
not
profess
to
be
a
Christian

3. Biblical
Inerrancy

89.6%
fully
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

10.3%
are
not
fully
convinced
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

0%
do
not
believe
the
Bible
to
be
completely
inspired
by
God

XXXV. Career
Objectives

1. Factors
causing
hindrance/fear
to
pursuing
career
ideals

31%
indicate
legal
reasons
such
as
arrest
records

29.3%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
or
lack
or
resources

10.3%
indicate
lack
of
support
from
family,
friends,
or
others

55.1%
indicate
not
having
knowledge
of
God’s
direction
in
their
life

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Teen
Challenge
Ministry
Institute
Ministry
Model

Vision

The vision of the Teen Challenge Ministry Institute (TCMI) is to train future leaders in ministry
to deepen the clarity of God’s vision for their Kingdom role, so that they may become missional-
minded Christians in various capacities. It is based on an educational model that adheres to
application-based ministry training.
Structure
Overview

The Ministry Model of TCMI will consist of four general tracks defined below:
1. Urban Ministries (general Church/Para church workers)
2. Urban Ministries for Commuter Students (Lay Leader Training)
3. Missions
4. Teen Challenge Staff
All classes for all tracks will include unit examinations that help the student’s ability to see that
subject projected in application. This will prepare them for their final examination project. A
final examination will not be a cumulative written exam, but will consist of a ministry practicum
where the student selects from a list of choices where they take their acquired practical
knowledge into greater application for Kingdom purpose.
1.
Urban
Ministries

The urban ministries track is for Teen Challenge (TC) graduates who desire to serve in a
church setting. The model of urban ministries focuses on Jeremiah 29:7 – “Seek the welfare of
the city…in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Youth and Urban Ministries expert Brad
Griffin describes this type of ministry for those who desire “to serve with a posture of longevity
and seeking the shalom of the city.”1
This 12-month program will be divided into four-quarters.
The final two-quarters will consist of an internship program at a local church or Para-church
ministry during designated days of the week, while classwork will continue remotely on an
online forum at the internship site. The location of the training will be primarily residential at the
South Gate campus. Internships will be at various partnering Southern California churches.
2.
Urban
Ministries
for
Commuter
Students
(Lay
Leader
Training)

For those who are not TC graduates, members of a local church congregation desiring lay
ministry training, the Urban Ministries Intensive will consist of a 16-month program preparing
its students to impact their local ministry through general ministry training. Students will meet
weekly at the South Gate TCMI campus, or at partnering TC Southern California satellite
campuses for students living in the Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, and Kern County
areas. The cost of this program will be minimal so that it is financially manageable for churches
and individuals throughout Southern California. Rather than using the funds to merely cover
administrative costs, the tuition from the commuter students will also be used to support the
tuition of the TC students who have no source of income nor financial support. Therefore,

1

Brad M. Griffin is the Associate Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and the coauthor of Sticky Faith and Deep
Justice Journeys - See more at: http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/what-is-urban-ministry

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1st
Quarter
Cohort classes begin
with focus on
Spiritual Formation
and Bible Survey.
2nd
Quarter
Cohort classes
continue with
further focus on
Spiritual Formation
and track ministry
focus.
3rd
Quarter
Internship
Cohort classes
continue now
partially online
format during
internship practicum
4th
Quarter
Internship
Cohort classes
continue now
partially online
format during
internship practicum
students in this program are paying not only for their Kingdom building training, but also
funding the Kingdom building training for the TC students.
3.
Missions

The missions track is for TC graduates who sense God sending them out among the
nations to minister hope in salvation through Jesus. The focus of this track is to facilitate the call
of God on each person’s life and prepare them for longevity in a cross-cultural setting. The
program will offer spiritual forming classes and practical experience in missions. The students
will have the opportunity to participate in planning and co-leading short term missions with the
focus on preparing them to become long term missionaries and/or Mission mobilizers in
churches locally. Our program is designed to drive our students deeper into a passionate love for
God and His people; and evoke the character, consistency and spiritual maturity needed to be
radically used by the Jesus in the Great Harvest before us.
4.
Teen
Challenge
Staff

For students who sense a call to full-time ministry at a TC center within the TC USA
network of centers, this track will prepare students for ministry within TC. The location of this
training will be primarily residential at the South Gate campus. Internships will be at various
partnering TC Southern California centers.
Track
Curriculum
&
Detailed
Structure

12-Month Program Structure for Urban Ministries and Teen Challenge Staff tracks:
1.
Urban
Ministries

The purpose of the Urban Ministries track is to prepare graduates of the TC residential
program for entry-level ministry in various churches and Para-churches. It will also prepare
program graduates desiring bi-vocational ministry for further ministry training obtained while at
their TC residential facility with lay-ministry training in the context of a local church. The
curriculum will consist of general Christian studies consistent with Christian ministry degrees
found at a Christian college, with the primary focus on immediate application through hands on
training. The level of its classes will be tailored to the reading comprehension level of our TC
residential program graduates. For those TC residential program graduates below the expected
comprehension level, the curriculum will be designed to also satisfy the comprehension needs of
those slightly below basic reading comprehension levels. This will allow our TC residential
program graduates to obtain the essentials of a Bible college education without a cost burden,
while experiencing how their acquired knowledge applies to their ministry setting. Should
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1st
Quarter Classes
1. Intro. To Spiritual Formation
2. Bible Survey
3. Biblical Interpretation for Transformation
4. Intro. To Christian Ministry
2nd
Quarter Classes
1. Spiritual Formation in Ministry
2. Christian Doctrine I
3. Jesus’ Life & Ministry
4. Paul’s Message To The Church
3rd
Quarter Classes
1. Evangelism & Spiritual Warfare
2. Christian Doctrine II
3. Biblical Discipleship
4. Internship
4th
Quarter Classes
1. Biblical Preaching
2. Missions Theology
3. Church History
4. Internship
class structures will be designed and taught in a fashion that may enable units to be granted for
introductory class credit at Christian colleges and Christian Universities throughout Southern
California.
A good portion of the budget used for current curriculum will instead be used to pay
experienced gifted teaching-Pastors and like-minded evangelical Christian University professors.
Teachers will design a syllabus for their class, with the assistance of the Curriculum Director of
TC Southern California, to maintain continuity to the established mission and theological
standards of the TC Ministry Institute.

2.
Urban
Ministries
for
Commuter
Students
(Lay
Leader
Training)

The need is great. Churches need their lay leaders to be equipped in various aspects of
ministry in order to more effectively help the Pastors carry out the vision that God has given
them. In a survey by the Barna group, less than one-quarter of the Pastors surveyed believe they
are leaders. Therefore, having a viable team is essential. Yet, the same Barna survey reports that
only one out of every ten churches has viable teams leading the church’s ministry.2
Effectively
equipping lay leadership has become a front-burner issue amongst Churches. Numerous Church
conferences have been offered to effectively meet these needs. These short-term training
seminars often serve as good supplemental information to those who already have background
training. The most effective of these conferences can be an enormous burden to an inner city
church budget. Lastly, many of these lay leaders do not have the time or the financial resources
to attend a Christian University or Seminary program. Some excellent programs are offered by
leading evangelical accredited schools. However, these certificate programs are designed to give
students a sample of Seminary coursework should they later desire to enroll in a Seminary
program, and still have the cost that makes it difficult for inner city churches. Furthermore, entry
into many of these certificate programs require a Bachelors degree, which limits the lay ministers
who can enter into these programs – especially in the area of urban ministry.
Therefore, the purpose of the Urban Ministries for Commuter Students (lay leadership
training) is to provide this valuable resource at an affordable cost, yet maintain the quality hands-
on education they need to be effective in their ministry.

2
George Barna, The Power of Team Leadership (Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, 2001).

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3.
Missions

The purpose of the missions department is to equip, train, and send those who sense a
calling by God to the nations. The structure of the Missions track emphasizes character and
spiritual formation throughout the program. The training will be divided into quarters including
Cultural Studies, Spiritual Formation curriculum and Strategic Training, which will prepare each
student for the field. The students will be accountable to their peers, care pastor and a mentor.
The mentor will be assigned to them who will monitor and encourage them forward in their
development. Practical training in evangelism and ministry begins locally in the classroom, and
pours out into the communities surrounding the urban churches we serve. The practical
experience includes: short term missions, such as disaster relief, across the border to orphanages
in Mexico, and globally to TC centers and missional churches around the world. Once a student
graduates the Missions track program they will be eligible on a 6 or more month Global
Internship to learn from our ministry partners overseas. After their Global Internship the
missionary Intern will return to TCMI for a debriefing period and continue building their
ministry network to be supported long term.
There are currently four quarterly focus sections to the mission’s track. New students
may begin at the beginning of any quarter. Alongside the core classes, the four quarters include:
1st
Quarter Missions Focus
Intercultural Studies: Explores the demographics and cultural barriers to overcome for incarnating the
gospel into the context that each student is called to. The student will take an inventory of their own
American presuppositions and lay them down to become a Kingdom minded soldiers.
2nd
Spiritual Formation: Students journey through curriculum that addresses how to overcome personal
issues and let the character of Christ be formed in them. The emphasis is on the disciplines of grace that
will help nurture their intimate relationship with Jesus. The students intimacy with Jesus will enable them
be prepared physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the real pressure of life and ministry. Our ministry
will flow out of our own personal relationship with Jesus.
3rd
Strategic Training discovers the purpose and function of each student on the field; i.e. teaching,
evangelism, administrative, building, etc. They will learn in the classroom, through field assignments, and
from short term missions throughout the year. Each student will learn how to share the vision and call of
God on their life with real examples of how God is already using them. Through building relationships,
the students will have a great ministry network and be able to raise the necessary provision for them to be
sent and supported long term.
4th
Missions Theology is a foundation class in the Biblical mandate of missions throughout the Bible. This
will be an introduction and survey of practical Biblical theology in modern missions. This class is
designed to open the eyes of the students to see how great the harvest is and their role in God’s
redemptive plan for the world, He’s “not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2
Pet. 3:9).

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1st
Quarter Classes
2. Bible Survey
4. Teen Challenge Ministry Foundations
2nd
Quarter Classes
2. Intro. To Christian Doctrine
3rd
Quarter Classes
2. Biblical Counseling
4. Internship
4th
Quarter Classes
3. PSNC Teacher Certification
4. Internship
1st
Quarter Classes
1. Intro. To Intercultural Studies
2. Bible Survey
4. Survey of Acts
2nd
Quarter Classes
2. Intro. To Christian Doctrine
3rd
Quarter Classes
1. Strategic Training
2. Biblical Counseling
4th
Quarter Classes
3. Church History
5. PSNC Teacher Certification (for those
pursuing Global Internship at a TC center)
The Missions track course schedule will look as follows:

4.
Teen
Challenge
Staff

The purpose of the Teen Challenge Staff track is to prepare its graduates for effective
ministry at Teen Challenge centers within the TC USA network. Similar to the Urban Ministries
track including foundational Christian Studies classes, focus will also be given to maximize the
effectiveness of future TC staff through ministry specific curriculum and hands on training.
Internship
Programs
Defined

The purpose of the Internship program is to provide significant hands on training for
students to learn how to apply their acquired knowledge in the local ministry setting. The
Internship Program is a class requiring written responses to their learning and debriefing
sessions. While there is a revenue component, it is not the driving focus of the Internship
program. It is a great opportunity for hands on training and mentorship (Intentional Discipleship)
by the Pastors/Leaders at the location of their internship.

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Internships are a requirement for graduation on the Urban Ministries and Teen Challenge
Staff tracks. During the third and fourth quarters students will be given internship status only if
they meet the requirements of the Internship Program.
Upon acceptance to the Internship Program, the intern will develop a Personal Character
Development Plan (PCDP) with the one-on-one assistance of their Care Pastor at TCMI. It is the
responsibility of the Care Pastor to provide one-on-one time with the intern, as well as monitor
the online class forum. It is the responsibility of the Mentor at the location of the internship to
provide information on the intern’s growth in particular areas identified.
Internships consist of approximately 24-32 hours weekly. The value of an internship
varies based on which of the two tracks they are on. For interns at a church or Para-church
organization, the value is $800 per month, paid to TCMI to help support the costs of the
program. For interns at a Teen Challenge Southern California center, the value is $600 per
month, transferred into the TCMI account to help support the costs of the program. Overall, the
goal of this revenue is to fund the program costs to allow the student more time for class
sessions, homework time, and hands on training – without the need for the student fundraising
for their tuition and residential living costs.
Qualifications
for
the
Internship
Programs

To maintain the integrity of the Internship/Global Internship Programs, guidelines will be
set in place so that the Internship Programs sustain its primary purpose of:
1. Mentorship in the workplace/missions field
2. Application based ministry education according to the calling of the student, to
advance the Kingdom of God.

Partnering
Church/Para-‐church
Requirements

1. Partnering organizations should be familiar and in agreement with the statements of
Corporate Culture, Ministry Philosophy, and Core Values adopted by the TCSC
Leadership Team.
2. They should demonstrate a deep desire to mentor interns within a culture of grace,
while teaching them the necessity of constant transformation into the likeness of
Christ.
3. They are responsible to assist their intern(s) one-on-one for their Personal Character
Development Plan (PCDP), providing feedback for the intern’s Care Pastor.
4. An Intern Duty Development Plan provided should be filled out to provide clear
communication between both the intern and the interning location defining the
objective of the internship.
5. It is their responsibility to provide adequate housing and meals during the entire
duration of their stay.
6. It is their responsibility to provide safe transportation for the intern(s) to and from the
location of their internship and where they are lodged during their stay.
Teen
Challenge
Southern
California
Center
Requirements

1. Partnering Teen Challenge Southern California centers should mentor their interns in
accordance with the statements of Corporate Culture, Ministry Philosophy, and Core
Values adopted by the TCSC Leadership Team.

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2. They should demonstrate a deep desire to mentor interns within a culture of grace,
while teaching them the necessity of constant transformation into the likeness of
Christ.
3. They are responsible to assist their intern(s) one-on-one for their Personal Character
Development Plan (PCDP), providing feedback for the intern’s Care Pastor.
4. An Intern Duty Development Plan provided should be filled out to provide clear
communication between both the intern and the interning location defining the
objective of the internship.
5. They should agree to provide safe transportation to and from TCMI in a timely
fashion.
6. It is their responsibility to provide adequate housing and meals during the entire
duration of their stay.
TCMI
Intern
Requirements

1. Students desiring to pursue an Internship should model a life of vibrant Christian
faith, prayer, and demonstrate a desire for servant leadership in their calling.
2. They should be familiar and in agreement with the statements of Corporate Culture,
Ministry Philosophy, and Core Values adopted by the TCSC Leadership Team.
3. They should demonstrate a willingness to work within a culture of grace and
transformation with a spirit of humility and God-dependence, while maintaining a
teachable attitude of a lifetime student.
4. They must have successfully passed (with a C- grade or higher) all classes completed.
TCMI
Global
Intern
Requirements

1. Students desiring to pursue a Global Internship should model a life of vibrant
Christian faith, prayer, and demonstrate a desire for servant leadership in their calling.
2. They should be familiar and in agreement with the statements of Corporate Culture,
Ministry Philosophy, and Core Values adopted by the TCSC Leadership Team.
3. They should demonstrate a willingness to work within a culture of grace and
transformation with a spirit of humility and God-dependence, while maintaining a
teachable attitude of a lifetime student.
4. They must have successfully passed (with a C- grade or higher) all classes completed.
5. They must have already obtained their passport.
6. They must have raised financial support for two-way travel to their Global Internship
location.

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Church History: Track: Urban Ministry, Missions, Commuter. Text: “Church History Made Easy” –
Timothy Jones
Course Description: This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the major events
in the life of the church. A primary method in the course will be how God has used individuals who made
major contributions to the life of the Church over the centuries, so that the student can see themself as a
greater part of God’s Kingdom plan.
http://www.amazon.com/Christian-History-Made-Bible-
Basics/dp/1596363282/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387138472&sr=1-
11&keywords=History+of+the+Christian+Church
$13.50 (60 students per year) = $810
Intro. To Spiritual Formation: Track: All. Text: “Invitation To A Journey” – Robert Mulholland
Course Description: Christianity is not merely about going to heaven when we die, but participating in a
journey while here on earth. This journey is about becoming more into the likeness of Christ. This course
is designed to give students the necessary tools to take them below the surface of their lives into greater
depths of the Christian experience.
http://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Journey-Road-Spiritual-
Formation/dp/0830813861/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387138884&sr=1-
5&keywords=Spiritual+Formation
Bible Survey: Track: All. Text: “How To Read The Bible Book By Book” – Gordan Fee
Course Description: Often the Bible is read in isolated parts rather than understanding the big picture of
God’s story to us. This course will help the student to understand how the various books and themes of
the Bible contribute to God’s story of redemption.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-Book-
Guided/dp/0310211182/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387139370&sr=1-
4&keywords=Bible+Survey
$16.50 (70 students per year) = $1,155
Biblical Interpretation For Transformation: Track: All. Text: “How To Read The Bible For All Its
Worth” – Gordan Fee
Course Description: The Bible is a primary transforming agent for every Christian. The challenge for
every Christian is not reading the Bible merely for information but for our own transformation.
Hermeneutics of the Bible is only one step of the journey – with transformation as its destination. This
course will give the student the necessary hermeneutical tools for interpreting the Bible with emphasis
given on how this information can produce genuine transformation.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth/dp/0310246040/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
&
“Shaped By The Word” – Richard Mulholland
http://www.amazon.com/Shaped-Word-Scripture-Spiritual-
Formation/dp/0835809366/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387139885&sr=1-
5&keywords=Mulholland
Intro. To Christian Ministry: Track: Urban Ministries, Commuter. Text: “The Art of Pastoring” – David
Hansen
Course Description: Understanding ones calling is essential for effective ministry. This course will give
the student a broad overview of what ministry is, and how the student can begin to make their God-given
gifting’s effective for impact in the Kingdom of God. Emphasis will be given to the various faucets of

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ministry, with particular focus on the necessary heart of the minister, and the missional heartbeat of the
Church.
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Pastoring-Ministry-Without-
Answers/dp/0830841040/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387140512&sr=1-
1&keywords=The+art+of+pastoring
&
“In The Name Of Jesus” – Henri Nouwen
http://www.amazon.com/Name-Jesus-Reflections-Christian-
Leadership/dp/0824512596/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
Spiritual Formation for Ministry: Track: All. Text: “The Emotionally Healthy Church” – Peter
Scazzero
Course Description: The demands of providing spiritual leadership to others are great. The role of the
minister is to help others mature spiritually. Yet often these demands of ministry can become a distraction
to the minister’s own spiritual maturity. Spiritual maturity and emotional maturity are inseparable. This
course will help the student to become more mature emotionally, so that their effectiveness in ministry
will flow out of their spiritual maturity.
http://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Church-Expanded-
Edition/dp/0310293359/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387171808&sr=8-
1&keywords=emotional+healthy+church
$15.50 text + $9.00 workbook=$24.50 (70 students per year) = $1,715
&
“The Way of the Heart” – Henri Nouwen
http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Heart-Henri-
Nouwen/dp/0345463358/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1387172025&sr=8-6&keywords=henri+nouwen
Christian Doctrine I & II: Track: All. Text: “Christian Beliefs – 20 Basics Every Christian Should
Know” – Wayne Grudem
Course Description: Understanding Christian doctrine is foundational for every minister. This course will
teach the student the core beliefs of the Christian faith; with particular emphasis on how these beliefs can
be both explained to others as well as lived out personally.
http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Beliefs-Twenty-Basics-
Should/dp/0310255996/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1387172123&sr=8-4&keywords=Christian+Doctrine
Biblical Discipleship: Track: All. Text: “The Complete Book of Discipleship” – Bill Hull
Course Description: Evangelism and discipleship are inseparable. Based on the Great Commission, the
call to ministers is to disciple others. What does this look like? What does this look like for our own
discipleship and the responsibility to disciple others? This course will help the student understand Jesus’
method of discipleship, and how a holistic approach to discipleship can meet the true spiritual needs of
today’s generation.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1576838978/ref=rdr_ext_sb_pi_sims_1
Biblical Preaching: Track: All. Text: “Anointed Expository Preaching” – David Olford
Course Description:
http://www.amazon.com/Anointed-Expository-Preaching-David-
Olford/dp/0805431292/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_z
$19.00 (70 students per year) = $1.330

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Jesus Life & Ministry, Paul’s Message to the Church, Survey of Acts: Track: All (Acts for Missions
only). Text: “Encountering the New Testament” – Walter Elwell
Course Descriptions:
http://www.amazon.com/Encountering-New-Testament-Historical-
Theological/dp/080102806X/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387175094&sr=1-
6&keywords=New+Testament+Survey
&
for Survey of Acts, add “Acts – Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary” – Clinton
Arnold
http://www.amazon.com/Zondervan-Illustrated-Bible-Backgrounds-
Commentary/dp/0310278252/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1387175507&sr=1-
9&keywords=Survey+of+Acts
Intercultural Studies for Missions: Track: Missions. Text: “Ministering Cross Culturally” – Sherwood
Lingenfelter
Course Description: Explores the demographics and cultural barriers to overcome for incarnating the
gospel into the context that each student is called to. The student will take an inventory of their own
American presuppositions and lay them down to become a Kingdom minded soldiers.
http://www.amazon.com/Ministering-Cross-Culturally-Incarnational-Relationships-
Lingenfelter/dp/B00BP0M8BS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387240463&sr=8-
2&keywords=ministering+cross+culturally
Missions Theology: Track: All. Text: “Perspectives”
Course Description: is a foundation class in the Biblical mandate of missions throughout the Bible. This
will be an introduction and survey of practical Biblical theology in modern missions. This class is
designed to open the eyes of the students to see how great the harvest is and their role in God’s
redemptive plan for the world, He’s “not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance” (2
Pet. 3:9).
http://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-World-Christian-Movement-
Reader/dp/0878083901/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387240985&sr=8-1&keywords=Perspectives
Evangelism & Spiritual Warfare: Track: All. Text: TBD
$20.00 est. (70 students per year) = $1,400
PSNC Teacher Certification: Track: TC Staff and optional Missions. Text: TC USA materials.
$124 total cost of package (est. 30 students) = $3,720
Total textbook costs: $21,400
This is a sample. A complete course catalogue is being created that includes the following for all
classes which the teachers will follow in creating a syllabus: Course descriptions, Student learning
outcomes, methods of instruction, methods of evaluation, and assignment guidelines. From this
course catalogue, local Christian colleges would be able to grant transfer of credit for units.

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Teen
Challenge
of
Southern
California

Apprenticeship
Program
Application

The purpose of the Apprenticeship program is to continue the discipleship process within
Teen Challenge Southern California. It is important that you develop a specific purpose in mind
as to how pursuing an Apprenticeship will assist you in furthering your own personal
discipleship to Jesus, as well as how the Apprenticeship program overall will prepare you for
where the Lord leads you next. This application process will help you to begin thinking more
intentionally about the direction the Lord has in your life. Please follow these instructions:
* Fill out the application completely and give to your advisor. Your advisor will make
comments, go over these comments with you and return your application to you.
* Sit down with your work supervisor so they can make comments and share these
comments with you as well. Once both of these are done, you may sign your
application stating that you have been talked to about these comments.
* Turn in your completed application to the person overseeing Apprentices at your
center.
1. Please briefly describe your conversion experience in the space provided below.
2. What is the reason(s) you are applying for an Apprenticeship?
3. What type of Apprenticeship are you applying for?

Applicant
Name:
____________________________________

Today’s
Date:
____________________________

Graduation
Date:
____________________________

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4. How will this specific department help you with your next steps after your
Apprenticeship?
5. What are your Spiritual gifts? What gifts do you feel the Lord wants you to cultivate?
(1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4) Please refer to these passages in your
answer.
6. What specific areas do you want to develop?
7. Please write about any legal or financial obligations that we may help you with during
your Apprenticeship.
8. What are your plans after your Apprenticeship?

Advisor Exit Strategy:____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Advisor Signature: ____________________________ Approve Disapprove Tentative
Date reviewed with student: _____________________
Supervisor Comments: ___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature: __________________________ Approve Disapprove Tentative
Date reviewed with student: _____________________
Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Today’s Date: ________________

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Apprentice
Application
Procedure

Applications are filled out and turned in at the training centers no later than two months
prior to the student’s graduation. This allows time for proper placement, their Duty Description
to be made by the work supervisor at the Apprentice center, and adequate time for the advisor to
work with their student in their transition into their Apprenticeship.
All completed applications are scanned onto the shared TCSC drive for viewing by all
centers. It is imperative that work supervisors at all centers communicate with the work
supervisors at the training centers for needs at the centers to be known. Work supervisors should
communicate their needs for Apprentices in their area of supervision with adequate time for the
work supervisors at the training centers to prepare their students and encourage them to fill these
positions. Training center work supervisors work closely with the student advisors
communicating this information about the student. Information about where a student may
pursue their Apprenticeship must be communicated with myself and Maria Luna accordingly
prior to the student being promised a location and duty of their Apprenticeship so that a balanced
need is met at all centers. Maria Luna and myself will update the population log when an
Apprenticeship duty and location is finalized.
Two to three weeks prior to that graduation, Maria Luna and myself conduct an
orientation for all Apprentices. The purpose of this orientation is to give an overview to the
Apprentice curriculum, ensure that their Duty Description has been received by and reviewed
with the student, and go over the scholarship information. Students then have this time to begin
their first “pre-apprenticeship” assignment prior to their transition into their Apprenticeship.

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Teen
Challenge
Southern
California
Apprentice
Description

Prepared
for:
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here
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Apprenticeship
Purpose

The purpose of each Apprenticeship is to further one’s discipleship to Jesus, building upon the
foundation obtained as a student, by receiving personalized training unique to the type of
Apprenticeship being pursued. While working alongside a Teen Challenge staff member, an
Apprentice will learn valuable skills that will enable them to further their God-ordained purpose,
refine these skills through on-the-job training, all while applying the learning process of a
Servant Leadership curriculum.

Type
of
Apprenticeship

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item.
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item.
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He will grow in the area of servant leadership and develop a character that is consistent with the
core values of Southern California Teen Challenge.

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of
Apprenticeship

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item.

Reports
to

Apprentice Advisor: Click
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text.
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to
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text.

Apprenticeship
Outcomes

This Apprenticeship will offer a structured Christian accountability living environment in their
transition into the next stage of their life. It will give an opportunity to learn and hone skills such
as time-management, personal responsibility, proper preparation, punctuality, and people skills
through how they present themselves and the Gospel.
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Duration
of
Apprenticeship

From:
x/x/2014
To:
x/x/2014

Apprenticeship
Curriculum

“A Journey of Intentional Discipleship: The Becoming of a Servant Leader”
Becoming a servant leader is dependent on how intentional you are in your character formation
as a Disciple. The purpose of this curriculum is to learn while applying necessary characteristics
that constitutes a Disciple of Jesus. The material read within this curriculum will be facilitated by
both group discussion of its chapter end questions, as well as serve as discussions for one-on-one
mentoring with the Apprentice Pastor. For each chapter of this curriculum, you will be prepared
to dialogue with other Apprentices during class time, as well as discuss more personally with the
Apprentice Pastor individually how your reading is impacting your understanding of
Discipleship and the struggles related pertaining to your reading. This curriculum is designed to
be “application based.” This means that questions answered from homework are not merely to be
regurgitated from what was read. It means that questions answered from the homework and class
discussions are to be from how the material was applied or should have been applied during that
previous week.
Apprenticeship
Scholarship
Fund

The purpose of this fund is to assist those who have satisfied all requirements of the
Apprenticeship in their transition into the next season of life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. The
goal of this scholarship fund is to assist student Apprentices with some of the finances required
to successfully re-enter society after completing training at Teen Challenge of Southern
California. The maximum amount of this scholarship will be up to $1,000. Specific qualifications
for this scholarship fund are outlined in the “Apprentice Transition Scholarship Fund” sheet in
your Apprentice orientation packet.
By signing this form, I ________________________________ acknowledge that I have read,
understood, and will adhere to the stipulations of my Apprenticeship.
Apprentice Signature: _________________________________
Today’s date: _____________________

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Apprentice
Duty
Description
Purpose
&
Procedure

Duty descriptions are filled out by the work supervisor who will be receiving an
Apprentice. The purpose of the duty description is to bring clarity to the Apprentice. By the work
supervisor filling out the duty description, he or she will think through what the Apprentice will
learn and how this learning will benefit the Apprentice in their transition outside of Teen
Challenge. Duty descriptions should be given to the advisor at the training center so that the
advisor can go over the duty description with the student.
Over the past year, the duty description has become busy paperwork rather than its above
intended purpose. Issues include:
• duty description not being done in a timely fashion
• duty descriptions not being done by the work supervisor
• duty descriptions not being given proper attention to give clarity to the Apprentice
On the previous page is the Duty Description fillable form found on the shared TCSC drive.
For the aid of work supervisors at all centers, examples of all Apprentice duties have been
provided in the shared folder for them to glean from.
Also on the following page is an example of a Duty Description that has not been given
careful attention.

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Two issues are of concern. First, classes are not always being done on Friday’s by all centers. Second, not
all advisors are checking online to ensure that their Apprentices are participating in the online class:
Members Log-in Check December 20, 2013
Member Name Date Joined Last Log-in
pcurnyn Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:39 pm Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:07 pm
mluna Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:54 am Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:58 pm
jgoodban Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:04 am Fri Jul 12, 2013 2:45 pm
glassanske Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:47 am Thu Dec 12, 2013 3:36 pm
ghunt Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:39 pm Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:35 am
aferguson Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:05 am Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:34 pm
mbeeker Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:06 am Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:05 pm
apark Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:51 am Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:20 am
pboles Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:30 am Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:59 am
PAnfinson Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:41 pm Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:47 am
Members Log-in Check January 10, 2014

Member Name Date Joined Last Log-in

pcurnyn Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:39 pm Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:40 pm
mluna Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:54 am Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:13 am
jgoodban Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:04 am Fri Jan 10, 2014 3:16 pm
glassanske
Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:47 am Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:51 am
ghunt Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:39 pm Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:35 am
aferguson Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:05 am Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:10 pm
mbeeker Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:06 am Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:05 pm
apark Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:51 am Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:09 pm
pboles Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:30 am Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:26 pm
PAnfinson Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:41 pm Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:47 am

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