 C.
R. & Paula Kersten
C. R. joined the staff of Teen Challenge in May 1978 immediately
following his graduation from Blackburn University earning
a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Paula, also a graduate
of Blackburn University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Elementary Education, joined C. R. on staff after their
marriage in 1979. C. R. began as a counselor and within three
years became the Executive Director, the position he still
holds. Paula is the Administrative Assistant and Kitchen Manager.
Paula Kersten, Administrative Assistant
We at Teen Challenge of St. Louis are privileged to serve
Christ and show those He sends us “the light of the
knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ”.
Because Christ has shown Himself to us, we then show others
to Christ. With one look of His dear face, Christ has attracted
us with His gaze to help hurting people.
Through the 41 years that Teen Challenge of St. Louis has
been open many people have been presented with Christ and
His sacrifices and chosen to follow Him. God called me to
Teen Challenge when I was still in high school and just learning
how to hear His voice. Now many years later He still can get
me to serve others by attracting me with His gaze. What a
great God to seek us and find us like He does!
Gazing at Christ,
Paula Kersten
Administrative Assistant
Teen Challenge of St. Louis
 Paul
Ridenour, Program Director
While in college, Paul served as a Teen Challenge intern
in the summer of 1988 and 1989. He joined the staff full-time
from 1990-1995. After serving as a senior pastor, Paul returned
to Teen Challenge of St. Louis in 2002. As the program director,
he oversees admissions and student case management services.
 Ron
Jones, Curriculum Coordinator
Ron, a 2002 graduate of Teen Challenge, has been a staff
member since 2003. Ron also has a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Management from Missouri State University. He
is our curriculum coordinator and a student case manager.
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