Our Leadership

We have had the blessing of having world class leadership both from our strong heritage all the way to our newest director. Get to know our leaders below.

Rev. David Wilkerson

The late Rev. David Wilkerson was our Founder but also one of the most prophetic voices America has ever seen. Not only did he have the vision for Teen Challenge but also Times Square Church and many other ministries. His legacy and fingerprint on our ministry will continue to be seen long into the future.

Rev. Don Wilkerson

Rev. Don Wilkerson worked with his brother Rev. David Wilkerson in the earliest days to build Teen Challenge as well as see it grow all over the nation and the world. He is the author of several books and continues to write, and speak at ministries all over the world in addition to providing leadership to Brooklyn TC.

Rev. Paul Burke

Pastor Paul Burke has been serving the ministry of Teen Challenge since 2008 and has been the Program Director here at Brooklyn since 2017. He is a licensed Assemblies of God Minister, as well as a graduate of Teen Challenge. Paul is married to Ashley Burke, who is also a minister and graduate of Teen Challenge. Together they raise their 3 sons while continuing to serve God wholeheartedly. Pastor Paul lives by the standard that everybody deserves a second chance and that no life is out of reach of God’s grace .

Rev. Winston Trumpet

Matt Tischler

Matt Tischler is the Technical Director for Brooklyn Adult and Teen Challenge. He spent the early part of his career directing Information Technology in the financial sector. His passion is to use his gifts and talents to introduce the life-changing power of the gospel to those in trouble. In 2017, he was dramatically changed by the ministry of Adult and Teen Challenge and knew God was calling him to assist others struggling with life-controlling obstacles. He is pursuing his credentials as a minister and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Sound Arts. Matt enjoys mixing and recording music, small batch coffee and doesn’t miss a New York Knicks Basketball game

Rev patrick Impelli

Pastor Pat serves as the program manager here at Brooklyn Teen Challenge. He graduated the men’s residential program in May 2008

Alex Willis

Alex Willis is the Intake Coordinator for Brooklyn Teen Challenge. Alex struggled most of his life with addiction and heavy drug use which landed him at the doorsteps of Teen Challenge years ago. Prior to coming to Brooklyn, Alex completed the program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alex was called to Brooklyn Teen Challenge School of Ministry and has been serving at BTC ever since. Alex’s main objective is to introduce broken people to Jesus, get them enrolled into the program and help them cultivate a life free from addiction.