About Us
Global Teen Challenge is on a mission mobilizing people and resources to put hope within reach of everyone struggling with addiction.
Answer the Call.
Impact the Nations.
Puerto Rico 2025:
June 14-21,2025
Teen Challenge Puerto Rico
In 1965, the Teen Challenge Program was born in Puerto Rico with its Founder, Rev. Peter Oliver. Currently, Teen Challenge Puerto Rico has an enrollment of more than 100 students in 4 different Centers around the Island.
About José and Nelly
The organization is currently headed by Rev. José Martínez, President/CEO, who along with his wife Nelly, future Director of the Ladies Center, are ministers of the Assemblies of God, who have received from God a clear and precise vision to expand the ministry and continue providing the proven solution to the problems that control lives by putting hope within reach of all.
Opportunities to serve include:
– Street ministry & evangelism
– Serve the Teen Challenge program
– Church Ministry
– Children’s Ministry
– Building Projects
– Host an outreach event
Missions Trip Schedule:
A missions trip itinerary will be created based on your team’s unique goals as well as the Global Teen Challenge location’s ministry opportunities. The missions team will have a designated day to enjoy and experience the Caribbean.
Country Facts
Background
Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the Spanish Crown claimed the island in 1493 after Christopher Columbus’ second voyage to the Americas. Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans were granted US citizenship in 1917 but have had self-government since 1952. Decades of plebiscites showed that voters did not want to alter the existing political status with the US, but a 2020 vote showed a narrow preference for American statehood.
Climate
Tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation
Population
3,019,450 people
Ethnic groups
White 75.8%, Black/African American 12.4%, other 8.5% (includes American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander, and others), mixed 3.3% (2010 est.)
Languages
Spanish, English
Religions
Roman Catholic 56%, Protestant 33% (largely Pentecostal), other 2%, atheist 1%, none 7% (2014 est.)
Traditional Cuisine
Arroz con gandules — a one-pot dish consisting of yellow rice, pigeon peas, and sofrito (a sauce made with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, cilantro, and coriander); may also be garnished with pork, bacon, chorizo, or olives