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Brainerd Gala

Name: Brainerd Gala
Start: 2018-05-10T17:15:00+00:00
End: 2018-05-10T21:00:00+00:00

May 10, 2018 @ 5:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge for the Annual Brainerd Gala!

We are looking forward to a special night with you, connecting and raising funds for the life-changing work of Mn Adult & Teen Challenge. Hear our clients share powerful stories and songs of hope. Join us on Thursday, May 10 at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake!

Don Wilkerson, Guest Speaker
Co-Founder, Teen Challenge

Don Wilkerson joined his brother David at the beginning of Brooklyn Teen Challenge serving in various capacities and early on became the Executive Director where he served for over 26 years. He is considered Co-Founder with his brother David. Don was instrumental in developing the residential rehabilitation/discipleship program that has been the success in changing lives for so many students of the program. He along with Frank Reynolds had the vision to have the biblical curriculum that eventually became the standard teaching for the residents. The Brooklyn Teen Challenge Center also became the inspiration and model for similar programs to be launched across the United States, and around the world.

Don has authored several books the latest being; First Step, Confessions of a Hope Pusher and My Postings 300 insights, inspirations, instructions for rehab workers. He is now working on a Study Bible for the past, present and future students and staff of Teen Challenge. He and his wife Cindy live near Fredericksburg, Virginia.