Bienvenido F
I grew up in a dysfunctional family, the oldest of 4 children. Both my mother and father were alcoholics and never spoke about the Lord. Despite this, the Lord had his eye on me. I met the the Lord at the age of seven and walked with Him until my forty’s. A painful experience in my life caused me to walk away from the Lord. I lost everything so I turned to drugs to fill the emptiness in my heart for 18 years. God had mercy on me and I found Brooklyn Teen Challenge. Healing has taken place since coming into this program and God has transformed into the man He created; for His purpose. I am learning life Biblical principles and applying them in my life in order to become mentally and emotionally strong in Jesus Christ.
Daniel C
My name is Daniel C. and I'm 29 years old. I grew up in a dysfunctional house like many. Being outdoors was no comfort either as I was physically and verbally abused by my peers, resulting in severe depression and anxiety. I never spoke a word of this to anyone. At age 19, my father was the only person I ever fought to protect my family. He was removed from the house and passed about a year later as an addict. In 2020, my mother passed to her lifelong battle with cancer and so my depression and anxiety turned into alcoholism and self-isolation for the next 5 years. It was common for me to drink a bottle of whiskey a day. Since coming to Brooklyn Adult and Teen Challenge, I have finally found comfort in the love of God. I've spent my life believing I was alone in deserving of it, but now I look forward to a life I've never imagined.
Darryn O
My name is Darren Orosco. I'm 35 years old. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. I have an older sister who graduated from Teen Challenge in Southern California and has been clean ever since, she told me about the program and explained that there are Teen Challenge programs all around the country and the world. Through me wanting to change and my family urging me. I did some research and read a book written by David Wilkerson called The Cross and the Switchblade. I decided to join the Adult and Teen Challenge in Brooklyn, NY which is the original location of the Adult and Teen Challenge ministry. I look forward to completing this program and learning about New York and most importantly, I look forward to working on my spiritual life, studying scriptures and getting closer to the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Adan S.
Hello, my name is Adan. I am 21 and raised in Toms River, NJ. I come from a complicated family that taught me about God throughout my life, but I never really took it in. At 17 I left home and started my wild ride. I got arrested at 21 and by the grace of God my father convinced the judge to let me attend Brooklyn Adult and Teen Challenge. I have now found God, and he is teaching me the right way to do things, giving me a solid foundation to build the rest of my life on.
David L
Hello, my name is David and I’m from Boston, Masschuset. I had a really good childhood growing up being the middle of 6 siblings. My addiction began at the age of 12 when my oldest brother was killed while serving in the US Coast Guard. With countless ups and downs along the way. I was introduced to the love of God in a unique way. It was in a jail cell where a copy of the Cross and The Switchblade slid under my door. I knew I needed something more than myself to help me. Today, I still need all the help I can get.
David O
My name is David O. I had a pretty difficult and beautiful life. I went through a lot when I was a child that led to drinking and drug usage. Jesus played a major role in my life mainly because of my mother. During all my mess my mother displayed so many Christ-like characteristics that I couldn't deny He was real. Now I'm in Brooklyn Adult & Teen Challenge and I'm looking forward to seeing all that I learned from this experience.