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Fostering the Whole Family
Apr 20, 2021
Jarrod and Shannon McGuire followed the calling God placed on their lives by fostering and caring for children through...

Intern, Mentor, Seed Sower
Mar 20, 2021
I was extremely privileged to hold the Gateway Farms summer assistant position last summer.

More Than a Job
Feb 15, 2021
Volunteering is about building relationships with the residents and showing them just what it means to be a Christ-follower.

I. Can't. Do. Enough.
Feb 06, 2021
It’s difficult in my role as a houseparent when I don’t see a lot of my definition of success happening.

20 Years of Growth
Jan 20, 2021
As I reflect on this past year, I am amazed at how many awesome things God has done here at Gateway Woods.

Latte Lessons
Jan 06, 2021
I didn’t want to deal with a text message at midnight. But just in case it was something important, I checked my phone.

Lessons Learned in Lockdown
Dec 31, 2020
Recently, I was able to meet up with a former resident of ours from when our family was houseparenting.

Cody's First CHRISTmas
Dec 06, 2020
It was Matt & Rachael’s second Christmas on staff as houseparents and they were sitting in church with their Pine House residents.

From Lonely to Loved
Nov 20, 2020
November is National Adoption Month so I would like to share the true story of Lovena with you.