The Teen Challenge ministry began in the Dallas area in the mid-1950’s. It was at that time that David Wilkerson held a rally in the area and from that a group of enthusiastic individuals began to form what is today North Texas TeenLife Challenge.

The ministry began holding street corner services and soon opened a rented house for wayward boys needing a life changing experience with Jesus Christ. The name Teen Challenge was a perfect fit.

In 1982, Paul and Linda Ecker became the Executive Directors of North Texas TeenLife Challenge. What began as a small program for boys in trouble has now ministered to thousands of individuals with incredible success. Today this ministry has multiple locations located throughout North Texas and focuses on helping change individuals that have all kinds of life controlling issues.

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation within the State of Texas.