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                              TEEN CHALLENGE MINISTRY INSTITUTE

                              TCMI is part of our Teen Challenge program for individuals that have completed the TC 12-14 month recovery program.  This option is designed for individuals who are in need of a structured and supervised community living environment to maintain their sobriety and effectively transition back into the mainstream of society.

                              Whether God has called you to minister from the pulpit or the puppet stage, in the classroom or the cafeteria, or in the hospital or the home, TCMI offers the theology and religious studies programs you need to improve your understanding and presentation of God's word. These inspirational, practical courses use the local church and community as a "learning lab" for students to use the knowledge they are gaining.  TCMI brings Global University’s online Berean School of the Bible courses to the classroom.  TCMI classes are ideal for personal enrichment, as well as for ministerial training.  The General Presbytery of the Assemblies of God has approved the Ministerial Studies program to fulfill the educational requirements for ministerial credentials. TCMI's ministerial preparation is through Berean School of the Bible.  Comprehensive coursework include surveys of the Old and New Testaments, introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine, effective leadership, the Gospels, and the Holy Spirit at work in believers.

                              Our desire is not to limit or restrain a student’s ability to allow God to transform their lives but to present an atmosphere where students can excel in all areas of their lives, including the spiritual, emotions and physical.  We assert that a student’s responsibility goes beyond academic obligation.  Student conduct is an important issue.  It is understood that individuals have a variety of interpretations regarding “appropriate conduct”, but there are standards which must be upheld for the integrity of this school.  We believe that these are characterized by a deep consecration and devotion in spiritual life, clean conduct and conversation, modest apparel in dress, and high standards of moral life.

                              As we seek to minister to students, we want to encourage them to seek out their calling and to be open to whatever God desires for them. “What ever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.” (Philippians 1:27) 

                              It is understood that not all of the graduates of the BTC Ministry Institute will become full time laborers of Teen challenge, a church or other ministry. We believe that every Christian is called to be a minister of the Gospel and the training a student receives will enable them to be effective in rightly dividing the Word of God and meeting the needs of others.  We attempt to present options to students as they seek to fulfill the calling God has placed on their lives.  TCMI offers ministry training designed to prepare you to fill a church leadership role and to fulfill the call of God in your life.

                              TCMI has rotating admission schedule and accepts residents in January, April, July and October.

                              May you be blessed, encouraged and fulfilled as you consider entrance into this journey of training and purpose.

                              How to apply:
                              If you would like more information or to apply, contact us at:

                              Teen Challenge Inc.
                              718.789.1414