Adult & Teen Challenge hires Evangel staffer for director role

Ozark nonprofit Adult & Teen Challenge hired a longtime Evangel University staffer for a director position.

Sarah Walters was named director of ministry intelligence and research for Adult & Teen Challenge, according to a news release.

"She brings tremendous leadership and skill in ministry intelligence & research and will lead our national thought leadership strategy," said Gary Blackard, president and CEO of the faith-based nonprofit that helps adults and teens in addition recovery, in the release. "With our Christ-centered programs, we believe measuring for evidence-based outcomes more effectively will show that faith is a critical component of recovery success."

Walters has worked for more than 11 years at Evangel, most recently as associate dean and director of program innovation and development, according to her LinkedIn profile.

At Adult & Teen Challenge, Walters is in charge of developing, analyzing and visualizing data and information for the nonprofit's locations across North America, according to the release. Adult & Teen Challenge has more than 200 residential recovery centers in North America.

“God is on the move, and I'm thrilled to get to be a part of the life transformations happening through the ministry of Adult & Teen Challenge. I look forward to the hard and meaningful work we'll be doing together,” Walters said in the release.