Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio

04/17/2026

We were so blessed last night at our Enkindled Celebration Fundraiser Dinner. We had a good turnout, the testimony was real and powerful and every speaker added such impactful layers to an already powerful evening.
Thank you Bruce Hooley from 98.9 The Answer for being our Emcee
Thank you Jennifer Jackson from The Church Next Door for being our Keynote Speaker
Thank you Mike Diercks for doing our appeal, which was such a good visual message
Thank you Kelli for your victorious testimony
Thank you Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin for completing our evening with your heartfelt remarks and prayers!

Also, to our beautiful and faithful guests, and sponsors! We love each of you!

04/15/2026

Our Enkindled Celebration Dinner is tomorrow evening at the Villa Milano in Columbus. There is still time to get your ticket/tickets and enjoy the evening with those who have taken back their lives from the gripes of addiction!

Get your tickets at our website adultteenchallengeohio.org
Phone 614-565-7328

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04/09/2026

With Ohio State University Extension – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/07/2026

Join with us on Thursday April 16th in celebrating with those who have lived in the trenches of addiction, in hopelessness and now stand in confidence, giving back to help others find hope and strength! This program is a free to those who need help. Come and find out more about the program and how you can make a difference in broken lives! To learn more and to get your tickets, go to our website below, or call our office at
614-697-2450 614-4764600
www.adultteenchallengeohio.org

03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, my heart is full. Moments like this remind us why hope is always worth fighting for.

Words cannot fully express the feeling we experience when a woman walks through the doors of our home at Adult & Teen Challenge Columbus Ohio seeking help — and then months later walks out again as a graduate.

Stronger. Restored. Ready to build a new life.

The women in this photo represent courage in its purest form. Each made the difficult decision to confront life-controlling addiction and commit to the hard work of transformation. That journey requires humility, perseverance, and incredible strength.

What we witness on graduation day is more than success in a program.
We see hope restored. Families beginning to heal. Futures that once felt impossible now becoming real.

To these remarkable women — we celebrate you today and every day. Your courage inspires all of us.

And to the supporters, volunteers, and community members who walk beside these women on their journey — thank you. Because of you, lives are being changed.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Rev. Linda Hercenberg
CEO, Adult & Teen Challenge Columbus Ohio
Hope Lives Here • Freedom is Found Here • Changed Lives Leave Here

03/08/2026

An Evening with Bruce Hooley and Scott Jennings

11/01/2025

Be sure to listen to Joe West ‘s interview this morning (Nov 1st) at 9am on The Enkindled Heart Radio on Salem Radio 104.5fm or 880am.

We are looking forward to Matthew West’s concert Thursday Nov 6th in Westerville Ohio at Genoa Baptist Church. It’s going to be a great evening as usual when Matthew shows up! Hope to see you there! Learn more about Matthew’s concert at

Official website of Christian music recording artist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller Matthew West. 'My Story Your Glory' double album out February 17! Visit for music, videos, books, podcast, tour, merch, prayer, and more.

10/16/2025

09/29/2025

The Restaurant at is one of our largest annual fundraisers. It is 4 days of serving food to vendors and the public, preceded and followed by days of setup and breakdown. Our menu is extensive and includes items for breakfast, lunch, and, if you’re inclined, an early dinner.

It takes a lot to run the restaurant, and we want to spotlight the many organizations that bless us every year in a variety of ways to help make this event as successful as possible. Thank you for your participation!

BUNN City Barbeque Costco DerDutchman Plain City ,Ohio DK Diner Donna's Delicious Dozen Encova Insurance Fresh Thyme Market Gordon Food Service Handywacks Heartland Conference Retreat Center Lasting Impressions Home Makeover & Staging McDonald's Meijer Mt. Olive Pickles Pilot Flying J Premier ProduceOne Reiter Dairy Starbucks Target This-Element Wendy's Whole Foods Market

09/22/2025

It’s always bittersweet. Breakdown Day at the ATCO Restaurant means rolling up cords, packing signs, and taking one last look at a space that served thousands this week. We’re tired, grateful, and already dreaming about what’s next in this building we call the ATCO Restaurant..

wrapped up strong, with final-day attendance reaching 20,724, totaling 112,701 for the week, including 7,634 students from 191 schools. Thank you to every attendee, exhibitor, volunteer, and partner who made this possible.

See you next year! Join us on September 22-24, 2026.

09/19/2025

Fueling hope, one pop at a time.

Meet J’Shon from Heartland Bank. Rev. Linda Hercenberg grabs a quick moment with J’Shon between rushes at the ATCO Restaurant pop station. We’re grateful for partners like Heartland Bank, who not only handle our banking but also roll up their sleeves to serve.

Swing by the pop station, say hello, and grab a cold drink and a sandwich—every purchase supports recovery through Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio.