Name: Shannon McDonald

Age: 31

Hometown: Ft. Myers, FL

Teen Challenge Center: Jacksonville Teen Challenge

Brief Testimony: The Ministry of Teen Challenge has forever changed my life, before entering the program I had no clue about my Savior Jesus, never saw a bible or set foot in a church. I was bound in addiction for 21 years always looking for something that was missing, only I never knew what it was. Today I’ve found it, and I am delivered and passionate about giving to others what God has given me through this ministry. FREEDOM!

What is the vision and calling that God has given you?

To work in street ministry and evangelism with women in prostitution and addiction.

How has the ELP Program impacted you? 

God is intimately shaping my Christ-like attitude and character through all the studies I am doing. He is also breaking my fleshly ways off me that hinder me in my leadership and giving me the wisdom and grace to change. He is aligning my heart with his for His people so I am not selfish and can do His will for His people and not my own.