Teen Challenge Jamaica Board of Directors

Left to Right:

Dawn Batts, Rev Ian Muirhead, Anthony Richards, Alison Tai, Fabian Watson, John Bailey, Chairman.

Absent: Rev Paul Nelson, Judge Jennifer Shaw, Wayne Henry.

Name: Anthony Richards "Yu Understand"
Role: Executive Director

Anthony is "Mr. Dependable" here at TCJ . He came to TCJ in 2000 at the end of his rope, ready for a life change. Since receiving salvation while in the programme, he has never looked back. God called him to continue with TCJ as an intern and staff member for serveral years. In 2008 he was appointed Executive Director by the board of directors. To learn more about Teen Challenge Jamaica CLICK HERE.

Name: Barbara Richards - Wife of the taskmaster
Role: Fundraising/Public Awareness Manager - "Where's the money?"

Barbara joined us after seeing a documentary about TCJ on TV. She also met her husband here! Barbara left corporate Jamaica to go into full-time ministry - she served at a children’s home for 5 years previous to coming to TCJ. She comes to us with much experience and capabilities and does her work with excellence. 

Name: John Spencer

Role: Program Mannager

JOHN SPENCER "Melody Man". John has spent the majority of his life utilizing his musical gift to benefit others. After teaching at Mar-Jam school for 8 years he got the calling to join TC in October of 2011. "A compassionate man who is willing to listen to all." His ready smile and loving nature has added a fresh improvement to an already strong group. With song being his greatest gift of communication John not only coordinates all day to day activities of TCJ  but leads in chapel service and also assists in the choir practice.  

Name:  Lascelle Gaynor

Role: In charge of Counseling.

LACCELLE "The Prayer warrior". Laccells Gaynor gave his life to the Lord over two decades ago and has grown in faith, in purpose and in his relationships regularly since then. it was November 2005 that his pastor recommended he seek a job at TCJ to help fulfill his passion and his purpose of helping people realize their fullest potential in Christ. He has served here as classroom teacher and Program Manager. He is now in charge of the Counseling and prayer. A powerful man of God with a zeal for the Word.  

Name: Richard Minott

Role: Accounting Assistant

RICHARD MINOTT Brother Richard entered the Teen Challenge program in May 2007. His road to salvation began in the classroom cubicle where he heard a distinct voice say to him: "who do you think you're fooling? You may never get another chance at life." Knowing it was the voice of the Lord he surrendered his life over on that day. After completing the TCJ program and a one year internship he chose to work with us even though other opportunities were available. He has served in many capacities - he's a valued core team member working as the Accounting Assistant.

Name: Mark Coote

Dr. Michael James
Role: Volunteer Physician

We are grateful for this gentleman's help!