The ALA Difference for Christian Troubled Teens

The main difference between Abundant Life Academy and all other programs is that we stay true to our calling. We serve the Christian family who believes that Jesus is the only answer. Moreover, we don’t mix “hard kids” (“hard kids” are kids with deep mental issues and/or major drug and alcohol problems) with “soft kids (soft kids are children who are selfish, entitled, and self-centered and have not traveled down the road of tremendous rebellion). Hard kids have no conscious and no moral foundation in Christ and need specialized programs. Abundant Life Academy at Kanab works exclusively with the soft kids. All other programs mix the two populations together and by doing so bring great harm to the “soft kids”. Additionally, all of the best Christ-centered programs for troubled teens use a therapeutic-based [humanistic/therapy based] approach in serving their clients. We don’t. We truly believe that Jesus is the only answer and we don’t have any problem declaring this truth!

"Children who have Entitlementitis are basically good kids from Christian families who have been spoiled by the prosperity of their parents and the nation. Entitlementitis may not be a real disease, but it should be. The symptoms of Entitlementitis are all the same; whether your troubled teen is from San Diego or Cape Cod the immaturity patterns are identical. What are the symptoms? If your son or daughter has been blessed with every resource possible yet demonstrates a serious lack of appreciation and respect, is unmotivated, is rebellious towards parental authority, blames others, is never at fault, and declares that his/her parents are retarded, then your child has Entitlementitis.”- Craig Rogers, Founder of ALA

Our purpose is to restore students to a life of power, purpose, and potential in Jesus Christ. Our purpose is to introduce, or re-introduce, our students to the Holy Spirit. Abundant Life Academy at Kanab is a Christian leadership school designed for the gifted, yet unmotivated student who is fixated on feeding his/her fleshly desires. Essentially, we revive the academic and spiritual hope that was once great in your now struggling child by restoring his/her relationship with God. What has been dimmed due to numerous poor choices and harmful friends can be restored through a reconnection with Jesus; through prayer, worship, and a renewed relationship with the Son of God immature kids are revived. We don't need to tell you that your child is lost, and in need of truth… however, let us show you a future for your child that is in alignment and harmony with God's purpose and plan for their life.

Your precious child does have a destiny in Christ,… For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future, and a hope -  Jeremiah 29:11