"Residential"
A Legacy Worth Carrying Forward
Oct 2026
When Uriel Gehring, the third administrator of Gateway Woods, and his wife, Judy, came from Iowa to Gateway Woods in 1983, it was a much ...
Karlos' Journey
Jul 2026
I met Karlos on April 24, 2026, when he was delivering canned goods here at Gateway Woods that his employer had collected on his behalf...
His Unconditional Love
Oct 2024
One day, I saw a resident (we’ll call him Dominic) leaving campus and stopped to talk to him. It turned out Dominic was done.....
Learning to Trust
Jul 2024
“Don’t take this kid,” Ben and I emphatically told our alternates (the houseparent couple who were taking over for us) as we went off....
An Unforgettable Summer
Jun 2024
Being at Gateway Woods is one of the most fulfilling experiences you will ever have. God opened many doors for new friendships........
Raising Future Parents
Mar 2024
Kyle and I are houseparents at Pine House with a 4-year-old son, a 2-year-old daughter, and a little boy on the way. We often play a game...
His Strength, Our Obedience
Feb 2024
I hesitate to write this because I am at a loss for how to adequately express what is on my heart. Maybe this will connect with only........
Persistence Over Perfection
Dec 2023
When Hannah and I started to consider becoming houseparents at Gateway Woods, we evaluated our perceived cost and reward of the work........