“Reaching out
and serving men and women with life-controlling issues who
recognize their need for a new way of life”
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donate right now by making a credit
card payment online or you can mail
checks or money orders to Teen
Challenge, P.O. Box 1807,
Watsonville, CA 95077 All missionary
support gifts are deductible as
charitable contributions for Federal
income tax purposes, and in
California for state income tax
purposes.
Executive Director: Mike
Borden
Saved at an early age
with a clear calling to serve God, I
spent the first twenty years as a less
than dedicated Christian. God, always
faithful, used that time to mold and
shape me with a wide variety of skills
and experience. A wartime veteran (U.S.
Navy) 1970-1975, U. S. Forest Service
1975-1981 and a career in environmental
management and engineering 1982-1993 are
just a few of the opportunities God has
blessed me with. Since1985 I have served
on several Christian Boards with both
evangelistic and educational ministries.
I have been in full time ministry for
the last 15 years serving first with
CityTeam Ministries and now as the
Executive Director of Teen Challenge
Monterey Bay. I have been happily
married for 36 years and have 3 children
and 3 grandchildren.
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PMC Program Director:
Henry Reynolds
I came into the program
as a student in February of 1998. I
could list numerous items of why I came
into the program, but they all add up to
the sin in my life. I came to know Jesus
Christ as my personal Savior during my
stay as a student. The Lord also led me
to stay on as a servant to Him, in the
capacity of a staff member, as I
continue to do His will and not my own.
I personally thank all of you who
continue to support our ministry and
students. God bless you all.
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PMC Education Director:
Cary Robertson
20 Years Army retired. 26
Years Medical Lab Tech. Army Med Lab
Tech Instructor. Called into the
ministry at San Antonio Teen Challenge
in October of 1997. Was Director of
Education at SATC Jan 97 thru Jan 04.
B.A. Degree Southwestern Assemblies of
God University May 2000. Licensed
Minister with the Assemblies of God in
May 2000. Dir. of Education Monterey Bay
Teen Challenge Jan 04-current. Came to
the Lord in March 1978. I told the Lord
that all I wanted to do was tell the
truth and I have been doing just that
through this ministry of Teen Challenge.
Praise The Lord! My Life Verse is:
Ephesians 4:11-13)
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PMC Crisis Supervisor:
Matt Williams
My duties include the
overseeing of the Pajaro Rescue Mission,
Induction Crisis Center and Restoration
Program. I am a graduate of TCMB and a
living testimony of Gods love and grace.
God has called me to disciple men inthe
ways of Jesus Christ as well as continue
to be a disciple. It is my hearts desire
to win souls for Jesus Christ and to
impact Santa Cruz and Monterey County
for the Kingdom of God.
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Work Therapy Director: John A. McCabe
I professed Jesus Christ as my Lord and
Savior in May of 1997 and answered His
call to disciple men with life
controlling issues at Teen Challenge
Monterey Bay in May of 2005. I am
responsible for the Vocational Training
and Work Experience Programs for all TCMB centers, as well as the Fifth Phase
Transition Program. I offer in service
to the Lord my education (B.S. degree in
Plant Science, U.C. Davis, 1983; M.A.
degree in Curriculum and Instructional
Design, U.C. Santa Cruz, 1991) and work
experience (Educator, 11 years;
Corporate Manager, 4 years; Consultant,
8 years).
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Administrator: Geno
Quiroz
I was saved on May 25,
2003. God delivered me from addictions
and habits that the world deems as
disease, genetically inheritable and
incurable. In essence, they were right,
only they have misdiagnosed the root of
the problem. The problem was not the
substance or the addiction, it was sin.
Now because of the Grace, Mercy and Love
of the almighty Lord, I am a dead man
walking and changing everyday! God has
called me and my life partner (Vivien)
out of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara and into the urban
missions field of Teen Challenge
Monterey Bay & Calvary Chapel
Watsonville. He is doing a wondrous
work and I am stoked to be here on the
front lines, witnessing Gods provision &
daily miracles.
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FWC Program Director:
Vivien Gatpandan Quiroz, MS
I
was born and raised in a loving Catholic
family in Tondo, Manila. I spent half
of my life in the Philippines and half
in Los Angeles. I received my master’s
degree in Counseling Psychology from
Mount St. Mary’s College in LA. I have
worked with adults with mental illness
and dual diagnosis, as well as with
children with multiple disabilities. God
led me to Santa Barbara where I met my
husband, Geno, in 2004. I am very
blessed to serve with Geno in full-time
ministry at Teen Challenge and witness
the Lord’s faithfulness, goodness,
miraculous healing, and transforming
power.
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Administrative Assistant: Janis Amacker
I was raised in church as a child,
however, my perception of God’s goodness
and forgiveness was overshadowed by my
family’s addictions. I was depressed
and had health problems at an early age,
which followed me into adulthood. As
soon as I turned 18 I left home, praying
I would escape the darkness and my life
would miraculously change!! When this
didn’t happen, I began wandering around
aimlessly without purpose. My life
rapidly went downhill; I finally hit a
brick wall and got down on my knees and
asked God to deliver me. The Lord was
with me all along. I had left him but
He was always with me. “Come near to
God and He will come near to you”. James
4:8. My childhood experience with
Jesus is what saved me after all. For
the first time in my life I felt there
was hope. God truly did perform a
miracle in my life!
I have been a volunteer for TCMB for 3
years" and have recently
been blessed with an opportunity of
being on staff and ministering to the
women at Freedom Women’s Center. It is
so exciting to see what God is doing in
their lives and how amazing his
transforming power can be!!
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FWC Chaplain: Lynn
Pielenz
I was born in Kentucky,
but was raised a "Valley Girl" -
Sacramento Valley, that is. I was born
again through camping ministry in Jr.
High. At High School age I had my first
experience volunteering at a rescue
mission putting on Gospel services for
the needy. This led, years later, to
full time work with several California
Rescue Missions, the last being Pajaro
Rescue Mission where my husband and I
have served for over 21 years. Under the
Lord's direction, I now serve full time
with the Freedom Women's Center as
Chaplain, Educational Coordinator and
teacher. My cup runneth over!
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PMC Work Experience
Coordinator: Andrew Gates
Born and raised in
Sacramento California. I came to the
Lord in 1998 in Rocklin, CA @ Crossroads
Church. I am a graduate of Teen
Challenge Monterey Bay. Graduated in
2002. I stayed on to give back what I
was given. To give others the second
chance I was given. God gave me a heart
for the youth and ex-gang members which
I still have the honor and privilege of
serving today. My home church is
currently Grace Temple A.G. located in
Freedom Ca. It is there, that I get to
serve the youth ministry and serve in
the Celebrate Recovery ministry.
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Staff Intern: Ron Oliver
I entered the TCMB program in May,
2006. In Fourth Phase, I received a call from God to
work with the Crisis Program Students and became
Student Intern under Matt
Williams' tutelage. On graduation in
December, 2007,1 became Staff Intern and have
been working
with Matt as the Intake Coordinator for new Students
in the Crisis Program. I am also worship leader,
coordinating sound equipment, instruments and musicians (we
have both Student and Staff). for daily Chapel
services at TCMB and the Rescue Mission,
as well as Chapel worship once a week at the Freedom
Women's Center. In addition, I am the Work
Coordinator for the Crisis Program. I am so glad the
Lord has called me to TCMB and I am here for as long as He will have me.
I praise and glorify Him for everything in my life
and I am so grateful to be here to help others as I
was helped.
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FWC Program Manager: Nancy Cahill
In 1996 I
asked Jesus to become my Lord and Savior.
In addition, I gave Him Lordship over my
life. Since that time, my walk with the
Lord has been a marathon run. The Lord met
me right where I was. He showed me I was
precious and a child of His. The events and
circumstances in our lives are for a purpose
– His purpose. It has been my experience
that people who use drugs and alcohol are
numbing the pain and attempting to escape
their feelings. Jesus Christ has given me
hope and healed me. He has shown me how to
share the freedom that is in Christ with
others – and called me here to the Freedom
Women's Center for that purpose.
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Night Watchman: Russ
Nirenstein
When I was a young boy, I was born with
Cerebral Palsy. I wore leg braces on my legs
and I was in a wheelchair. I began using
drugs very early in life. After much
disappointment and failure in my life, i
knew I needed change. I gave my heart to the
Lord on Aug 15, 2000. My pastor told me
about Teen Challenge. I turned down 3
programs that would of taken me, but I
wanted to go to Teen Challenge, because I
believe that's where God wanted me to go.
God has not only healed me, but through His
grace and mercy, I am now talking with my
folks again. I have a closer relationship
with my 2 brothers. I am now singing on the
Teen Challenge Worship Team. God has done so
much healing in my life. He has healed my
back problem & from disease. I owe my life
to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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PMC House
Manager: Joel Luna
I came to teen
challenge in January 4, 2004 as a
student, since that time I’ve come to
experience and learn what a relationship
with Jesus Christ. Can be all about, and
what a feeling it is to be forgiven for
all the shortcomings of my past! Now the
lord has called me to walk next to men
who are experiencing those same
shortcomings and give them hope. I’m
here at Teen challenge of Monterey Bay
until the Lord directs me elsewhere. Joel Luna - 12/20/1963 - PSALM 116:1
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Crisis Work Experience
Coordinator: Ed Lino
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FWC Work Experience Coordinator: Dennis
McVey
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Staff Dog: Dodger
Staff Dog: Charlie
Staff Dog : Aiko
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