Louisiana Teen Challenge 1.0

Louisiana Teen Challenge The Faith-Based Solution for the Drug Epidemic

Daily life for students at Louisiana Teen Challenge has many different aspects. From 6:30am wakeup
to 10:00pm lights-out, students are involved in something all throughout the day. Whether it be Bible
classes in the morning, work detail in the afternoon, or study hall at night, there is never a dull moment
in life at Teen Challenge.

Provided below is a preview of some of the aspects of Louisiana Teen Challenge student life.

MINISTRY

Teen Challenge staff and students often minister in churches, schools, and organizations.
Our volunteer choir travels to many locations to share songs of hope and deliverance as
well as personal testimonies of God's goodness and faithfulness in their lives.

CLASSROOM STUDIES

The Teen Challenge biblically centered curriculum is key to students' life in Christ. Three
hours of each day are devoted to group and individual studies in the classroom, while an
additional hour each evening is set aside for study hall. In addition to the biblical studies,
students lacking a full high school education will be required to obtain their G.E.D.

CHAPEL

Devotional services are held periodically to help encourage students in their devotional
lives as well as challenge them in their everyday personal lives. Many students deal with
issues that are usually ignored or previously left unattended while under the conviction of
the Holy Spirit during chapel services.

GREENHOUSE

Work detail at Teen Challenge consists of many different aspects. Our greenhouse is run
year round and is used to grow plants and flowers used for fund raisers. The Christmas
poinsettias shown here are a huge success annually at churches and in the community.

THRIFT STORE

The Mt. Grace Thrift Store located in Winnfield, LA, is another aspect of work detail for the
students. Here we accept donations from the community and sell various items at discounted
prices as a business to help supplement monthly support for the program.

CANDLEMAKING

Students make beautiful, fragrant candles as part of their work detail each day. Along with our
greenhouse plants and flowers, these candles are big sellers at sales and ministry events.

FIREWOOD SALES

Mt. Grace has a full firewood business that operates year-round. Students chop wood during
work detail each day as well as deliver wood throughout the week to local businesses and individuals.

FARMING

Teen Challenge students also learn the skills and faith involved in farming. They benefit from reaping
the fruit of their labor, supplying fresh food for the center, and retail to the community. Watermelons
and cantelopes are popular sellers during the summer months.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Louisiana Teen Challenge students are required to adhere to a strict daily schedule. The basic schedule for all students, induction and training phase, is below.

INDUCTION

6:30am - Wake Up
7:15am - Quiet Time (Prayer)
7:30am - Breakfast
7:45am - Chores
8:30am - Work Detail
11:30am - Lunch
12:30pm - Class
4:30pm - Free Time
5:30pm - Dinner
6:00pm - Chores
7:00pm - Study Hall
8:00pm - Free Time
9:30pm - Personal Devotion
10:00pm - Lights Out

TRAINING

6:30am - Wake Up
7:15am - Breakfast
7:30am - Chores
8:15am - Class
11:00am - Lunch
11:15am - Chores
12:00pm - Work Detail
5:00pm - Free Time
5:30pm - Dinner
6:00pm - Chores
8:00pm - Study Hall
9:00pm - Free Time
9:30pm - Personal Devotion
10:00pm - Lights Out