In 1958, Teen Challenge in New York City was a direct result of David Wilkerson's obedience to God in Prayer.​ That same compassion and burden became birthed in Rev. Phil McClain's heart. In 1969 he began an Adult & Teen Challenge street ministry and coffee house. It was then obvious that there was a need for a live-in program in West Michigan that will allow men & women to distance themselves from their past and provide an opportunity for the restoration process.​ The ministry continued to grow and include two locations: a men's center and a women's center.

 

Thousands of men and women have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior during the 54 years that Rev. Phil McClain ministered at Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge until his retirement in 2023.​ Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge continues under the direction of Pastor Ron McClain.​ With a legacy of ministry, Pastor Ron continues with passion and zeal for the lost and broken who are caught in the grips of addiction.  He desires to see thousands more men and women grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and begin healing spiritually, emotionally, and physically.