Teen Challenge is the oldest, largest and most successful program of its kind in the world today. Established in 1958 by Pastor David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge has grown to more than 300 centers world-wide. Teen Challenge has been going into schools, jails and prisons for more than 50 years educating youth and adults about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol. Teen Challenge of Memphis has been in existence for almost 40 years, impacting lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ in Memphis and the surrounding area.