In addition to the current 1-hour weekly radio program Voice of Heartlight, Mark Gregston has just recorded the first two months of the new short-feature daily radio program, Parenting Today’s Teens. Several major radio networks have already agreed to carry the program, free of charge, since the content is unique and needed for parents today. Dr. Randy Carlson of the national radio program Parent Talk is also providing free studio and engineering time to record the new program.

Jon Rivers, host of 20 The Countdown Magazine and morning program host for K-Love Radio, says this about the program, “Mark Gregston has one of the most powerful teen ministries in existence. His Parenting Today’s Teens radio program is relevant and effective in a painful world for teens. He is making a real difference.”

The goal of the Parenting Today’s Teens radio program is to provide tools, insights and encouragement to parents of teens and pre-teens. The program will also direct the listener to other helpful resources and training developed by Heartlight on various teen parenting issues. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>

The launch of Heartlight Radio this past fall has been an exciting development in our ministry. The radio broadcast hit the airwaves in September with a weekly program dedicated to bringing help and hope to parents. And its outreach is expanding rapidly! By April 2007, Heartlight Radio will be on more than 700 stations across the United States, sharing its message of real hope and practical help with thousands of listeners. With moderator Wayne Shepherd and host Mark Gregston, the hourlong program weaves interviews of special guests with true stories from residents of Heartlight. Parents can also participate by calling in with questions or concerns pertaining to their teens. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>

“When Your Teen Is Struggling shares Gregston’s observations and experience working with disturbed teens, using personal stories and case histories to encourage readers not to lose faith when the situation looks dire. He helps them see the bigger picture when dealing with adolescents who seem to be drowning in life’s undertow. He encourages readers to persist and gives them skills to throw these teens a lifeline. Using biblical and practical insight, he speaks directly to problems that confront both parents and teens.”
—Aspiring Retail

Mark just finished writing another book entitled A Look at Adoption…from the Other Side sharing his reflections about parenting adopted kids, his love for the adoption process, and his advice to help families deal with issues surrounding adoption. He shares his insight gained from having more than 600 “adopted kids” live with him throughout the last 30 years. A strong supporter of adoption, Mark encourages future parents to consider all “sides” of adoption, in hopes of bettering everyone involved in the process. The book is slated to be released in a few months. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>

After 20 years of wear and tear on the Guy’s Main House, the Heartlight Foundation Board has decided to remodel the 6,000 square foot house into an Educational and Recreational building. This facility will then become the center for academic classrooms and recreational opportunities at Heartlight. We will convert the existing brick structure into a log home, allowing it to fit the rustic motif of the rest of the buildings on the Heartlight property. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>

The Heartlight Ministries Board is pleased to announce the formation of the Heartlight Ministries Foundation. The goal of the Foundation is to be the fund raising arm of Heartlight to ensure the long-term financial stability of the organization. The priorities of the Heartlight Foundation include the elimination of all Heartlight’s debt, raising funds for targeted projects related to the residential program, and the development of funding for numerous projects and re s o u rces outside the scope of the current residential program. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>

The Dealing With Struggling Teens Seminars continue to be a success in churches and cities across the country. Six seminars are scheduled for this fall and the spring dates are filling up fast! These weekend events have allowed Heartlight to expand its ministry beyond the residential program in Hallsville, Texas to communities and families throughout the country. Our hope is that the information and wisdom gained by Mark and Jan through the years will help enable families to work through their situations at home before there is a need for Heartlight’s residential program. MORE OF THIS ARTICLE >>>