Name: Alyssa Coulthard

Age: 22

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

Teen Challenge Center: Jacksonville Teen Challenge Women’s Center. Graduated in 2016

Brief Testimony: Just under three years ago, I walked into the doors of Teen Challenge – I was broken, humiliated, hungry for freedom, and so desperate for hope. A 6-year drug addiction led me into a life of homelessness, jails, prison, and despair. By the mercy of my Heavenly Father, I was able to serve my supposed prison sentence in TeenChallenge instead, where I was introduced to the person of Jesus Christ – He liberated me and broke off chains of bondage and addiction. I now live to spread the same hope and salvation that has been given to me, developing and raising up the next generation of disciples and disciplers. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Galatians 2:20

What do you enjoy most about your role?

I enjoy the privilege of being able to identify, develop, and equip leaders who will take part in advancing the Kingdom of God – I love to see disciples making disciples!

Why do you feel that leadership and training are valuable?  

I feel that leadership and training are valuable because we must teach, train, and equip those who are wanting to mature and grow in their walk with Christ in order for them to in-turn pour into the lives of others, raising them up as disciple-makers as well.