Priscilla's Place

Welcome to Priscilla's Place, a haven dedicated to helping women find wholeness and purpose through faith-based recovery. As part of the Adult & Teen Challenge network, we provide Christian residential programs for women aged 18 and over who seek freedom from addiction and other life-controlling issues. Our compassionate team is committed to creating a nurturing environment where each woman can heal and grow.

At Priscilla's Place, we believe in the transformative power of faith and community. We understand the unique challenges faced by those struggling with addiction and aim to support each woman on her journey to a healthier, more fulfilling life. We believe that treatment is key, but we are all about transformation.

Priscilla's Place offers structured, faith-based recovery programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our participants. Our 12-15 month Residential Program includes four phases of discipleship and a 3-6 month re-entry phase, helping women achieve long-term recovery and real-world readiness.

Our approach is rooted in Christian principles, focusing on spiritual nurturing, boundaries, and goal-setting. While we are not equipped to address mental illness or neuro-chemical addiction components, we provide a supportive atmosphere for spiritual and emotional healing. We encourage commitment to our programs but respect each woman's autonomy, always aiming to guide them towards positive, life-changing decisions.

Q: Why is Teen Challenge one of the most effective drug recovery programs in America?

A: We know that to be successful an addict needs to move from a self-centered paradigm to a Christ-centered paradigm.

Gwen has been serving Adult & Teen Challenge of Kentucky since 2021 and was appointed CEO in 2024. With over 18 years of executive leadership experience, she oversees Priscilla’s Place, Chad’s Hope, and Brandenburg Outreach. Gwen is an ordained minister and is passionate about serving Christ by helping those trapped in addiction find freedom and a new life. She is dedicated to bringing the message of hope to men and women. 

Emily is from Canton, Ohio but has found her home in Louisville as a part of the ministry that saved her life. She is a graduate of Adult and Teen Challenge of Kentucky and has chosen to devote her life to helping other women find the freedom in Christ that pulled her out of her own dark path of addiction.   Jesus, a life of recovery and long term sobriety are the driving forces in her life and she is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this ministry and to show others that recovery is possible for every honest, open and willing heart. 

Shelly McMurray joined Priscilla’s Place in 2022 for recovery, later serving in the ministry. After graduating in 2023, she worked as staff and transitioned to Director of Operations for the Adult & Teen Challenge of Kentucky in March 2024. Her finance and commercial banking background suits this role well. Originally from Decatur, IL, Shelly has two sons, Jaden and Beau, who are her pride and joy. 

I am born and raised in Louisville, KY and now I reside in Mt. Washington, KY.  I struggled with addiction and suicidal ideation most of my life but that all changed when Jesus saved my life! So now I have vowed to Surrender my life to him and to be an encouragement to women with addiction and broken pieces. Jesus is the most Amazing comforter, healer and Savior. Jesus makes us Worthy! The Lord graciously Blessed me with the opportunity to work at Priscillas and spread his Love to women who are now struggling to overcome the lies of the enemy or just need a reminder of how much they are Loved by the King of Kings!

Tabitha joined Priscilla's Place in the summer of 2024. She is an ordained minister and pastors in Bloomfield, KY, with her husband, Mickey. She is the co-founder and director of her evangelistic outreach, Elisha Generation ministries. Tabitha has served in both pastoral and evangelistic ministry for over 25 years. She brings with her to Priscilla's Place that tenured experience of ministry to our ladies. Her passion is to see women set free from the bondage of addiction and dependencies by the blood of Jesus and the power of His word. When Tabitha is not working in ministry, she loves spending time with her family and spoiling her grandbabies!

Thalia is originally from the Louisville area and now calls Southern Indiana home. She has a deep love for Jesus and a passion for helping women discover true freedom and lasting transformation through Him. With a heart for those struggling with addiction, Thalia is passionate about walking alongside women as they find hope, healing, and a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. She believes that through grace and community, every woman can experience restoration and live in the fullness of God's purpose for her life.