Mission Teens, Inc.
Reverend James D. Bracken
Founder and Executive Director
Help for the desperate,
for those willing to seek God
for the answers to life's problems.
 

Rev. Jim and Boydie Bracken
The Founder
Reverend James D. Bracken founded Mission Teens, Inc. in 1969.  He opened the first residential center in Norma, NJ after much prayer.  He knew there was a need for a more effective ministry for the troubled young people that were attending his home prayer meetings.  After two years of little results in the center, God answered his prayer by dictating to him a progam that, when put into effect, brought immediate results in the people's lives.  This same program is still used today in all of the Mission Teens centers, and the results are still phenomenal.



The Ministry
Since 1962, it has been Reverend Bracken's desire to minister God's love to people.  He has seen this desire fulfilled as, over the years, he has touched the lives of thousands through not only the resident training program, but also his radio ministry, home prayer groups, newsletter articles, prison outreach, and personal counseling.  Jim has given his life to ministering the gospel to the lost and to teaching others to do likewise.  The Mission Teens ministry is the direct result and reflection of Jim's own ministry.


Home Office
P.O. Box 131
Glendora, NJ  08029
(856) 782-7771

Note:  This location serves
only as our administrative
offices.  Please direct any
questions regarding entry
into one our centers to the
center in which you would
like to seek admission.
God Bless!

WHEN YOU CALL ASK FOR THE OVERSEER TO START THE INTAKE PROCESS
(To go directly to our contact page to start the process click on any picture)

Bible Training & Discipleship Center
Norma, New Jersey

Director: Tim Simonds
The original Mission Teens center, opened in 1969.
Mountain of Mercy
Honey Dew, California

Directors:  Kevin & Sarah Gregorio
Mountain of Mercy, situated high in the mountains, offers breathtaking views combined with rustic mountain living.

Restoration Ranch
Tuscumbia, Alabama

Director: Sabina Brackin
Our second oldest center, Restoration Ranch is our most rustic.  It is situated in the mountains of Northern Alabama.
First Fruits, M.B.T.C.
Jerseyville, Illinois

Director: Jonathan Steele
First Fruits offers a feel of home.  This center is situated in the rolling hills of the Midwest.

Grace M.B.T.C.
Paragould, Arkansas

Directors: Paul & Donna Carlin
Grace is just west of the Missouri Bootheel on top of beautiful Crowley's Ridge.  It's 60 acres include a swimming pool, basketball court and ballfield.

Crossville, M.B.T.C.
Crossville, Tennessee

Directors:  David and Becky Hogan
Not one, but two family homes are provided at this center, located in the hills of Tennessee.

House of Hope M.B.T.C.
Brazil, Indiana

Director: Peter Latrenta

The House of Hope is one of our nicest centers.  Formerly a restaurant, this facility is surprisingly cozy for such a large center.

God's New Life M.B.T.C.
Marked Tree, Arkansas

Director:  Gary Still
This center, a former nursing home, provides much needed help in one of the most troubled areas of Northeast Arkansas.

Sonrise M.B.T.C.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Directors: Bill & Teri Murphy
Located near downtown Ft. Lauderdale, this center has summer all year long.
..."I am making all things new..."
                               Revelations 21:5a



Northwest Bible Training Center
Portland, Oregon

Directors:  Gary & Maryann Cumens
This center is situated in downtown Portland, near the mountains of western Oregon.

Savannah M.B.T.C.
Savannah, Georgia

Director:  Brad Wanhala (with wife and ARD Rennie)
A real "southern mansion" in scenic Savannah, Georgia.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...
                       Matthew 28:19
 
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Mission Bible Training Center
Gaastra, Michigan

Director:  Steve Schwartz
This center is situated in the upper peninsula of Michigan and has the lowest "turnover" rate.
Midwest Mission Bible Training Center
Cresco, Iowa

Director:  Julie Aspenson
This center is located in northern Iowa and provides a "small town" feel in this Midwestern haven.
This is our newest center.  It is located in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky.
Kentucky M.B.T.C.
Salyersville, Kentucky

Director:  Bob Feldhouse