Men's Challenge of the Smokies

Leadership Team

Mike Barres - Executive Director

DEDICATED STAFF

Program Director - Jason Henshaw

Campus Pastor - Keith McWhite

Thrift Store Manager - Norma McClure

Secretary - Betty Barres

Staff

Justin Tolliver

Kyle Adams

Nick Lucas

Interns

Nick Mazzarella

Michael Newby

BOARD MEMBERS

Rick Westerman - Executive Director, Habitat Franklin/Sylva

Richard Tirrell - CPA/Owner of Richard C. Tirrell, CPA, PA, Waynesville

Forest Jones, Pastor Cullasaja Assembly

Michael Stephens, Pastor Franklin Church of God

Wesley Price, Pastor Watauga Baptist

Rob Loafman - Edward Jones Financial

Dave Odell - Retired EMT

Alise Sutton- Probation officer

Testimonials

Leadership Team

“I’ve believed in this ministry since its very beginning. And I continue to support it. I consider it a real privilege to endorse this work. Thank God for Teen Challenge!”

-Rev. Billy Graham

“In Teen Challenge, I learned REAL life skills. God erased the “street skills” I once knew and renewed my mind. I was surrounded by the love and grace of God… God has restored my family, my marriage and a once broken life!”

—Bethany Marler, TC graduate

“I sincerely appreciate your efforts to reach and rehabilitate the many young people who have, at present, no hope in life. The ministry and dedication of Teen Challenge deserve the commendation of every citizen.”

—President Ronald Reagan

Directors

Mike Barres

Jason Henshaw

Pastored for 36 years prior to becoming Executive Director of Men's Teen Challenge of the Smokies

Jason Henshaw

Jason is our Program Director and graduated from Teen Challenge in 1998 and was on staff at St. Louis TC before attending University of Valley Forge. He was a youth/associate pastor from 2000-2010. From 2010-2012 he worked at Timber Ridge in Cross Junction, VA as a teacher/counselor. From 2012-2018, he was senior pastor at a church in WV.

Betty Barres

Jason Henshaw

Betty Barres

Betty is our secretary and also does our newsletter and does many other tasks. She has been a church secretary at two different churches.

Staff

Kyle Adams

Kyle graduated MCS on July 18, 2020. After working off campus while in the graduate program, the Lord directed him to come back and work on staff. He is thankful to be able to pour into the guys' lives and help those who have come after him in their recovery and their relationship with Jesus Christ. He is currently serving as the Work Detail Supervisor

Nick Lucas

Kyle Adams

Nick is currently serving as our Education Director and graduated from MCS on April 16, 2022 and came on as an intern. He has a love for Jesus and a passion for seeing other peoples' lives changed.