Jimmy & Miriam Jack entered Brooklyn Teen Challenge in 1984. They experienced freedom from the demons of drugs and alcohol and graduated in 1985. They then both graduated from Central Bible College in 1989. From there, the Lord led them to establish Long Island Teen Challenge. Their passion to restore broken lives has inspired thousands of men, ladies and children to have faith in God, to embrace their purpose and fulfill their God-given calling for their lives. Jimmy Jack is an inspirational speaker and author of his newly released book "I Can Dream Again - The Jimmy Jack Story " which is inspiring others to dream again.
Willie Ramos has recently become the Assistant Executive Director of Long Island Teen Challenge. In 1997, he entered Teen Challenge after a life of gangs, drugs and destruction. Willie found liberation, life and destiny and went on to Central Bible College to train for the ministry. Willie and his wife Anna graduated from Bible College together and she is presently studying to receive her Ph.D. in Counseling. Together they have imparted a spirit of EXCELLENCE into the staff and entire program.