Gatehouse Ministries
Where international students find a place to belong!
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Our Directors
Allan & Robbin Ballard
Allan grew up as a missionary kid in West Africa and Robbin grew up in North Carolina. After we married, we spent 24 years as missionaries in West Africa and a couple of years in Southeast Asia. We have worn many hats over the years including dorm parenting, teaching English to adults, teaching at international boarding schools for missionary kids and international students, relief and development work with war refugees from Liberia, guest house ministries, business administration, leading women’s Bible studies and mentoring teens. Allan continues to work for the Christian and Missionary Alliance doing the regional bookkeeping for Africa.
We are excited about working at Gatehouse because we love young adults and a house full of laughter and activity! We enjoy mentoring this age as well. Our own two kids have recently gone through their college years and have made the transition back to the U.S. so we know the challenges that international students and MKs face as they make this adjustment. We look forward to coming alongside students to encourage them in this new stage of life!
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Students: Why Apply?
Gatehouse Ministries provides international students a place where they can reduce college expenses through low cost housing with room and board.
As a Gatehouse resident, you can:
- Enjoy being part of a family during holidays and school breaks.
- Benefit from an established local network for jobs and career options.
- Receive support and encouragement as you transition into life in the US.
- Learn to discover your unique gifts to serve the Kingdom of God.
Apply to Gatehouse Ministries today!
Testimonials
Past Student Experiences
The friendships I have formed at Gatehouse can simply be described as that of brothers and sisters. I have cried and laughed hysterically with these people. Living at the gatehouse has given me fellowship and support which exceeds what I had hoped for.
Larissa Peters, CMA, Indonesia
Emotionally I have developed friendships with others like me who have experienced some of the same struggles and joys that I have. Financially, Gatehouse has helped me graduate with greatly reduced debt, allowing me to go overseas sooner than I expected. Above all, Gatehouse has been a refuge for me in which to grow spiritually and learn what it means to be a follower of Christ both here and overseas.
Amy Arney, OGR, Philippines
Living at Gatehouse has given me the opportunity to stay at Simpson, which I may otherwise not have been able to afford. I have also benefited from being able to draw upon the Gatehouse network and staff for support and encouragement with practical needs.
Jeremy Thompson, CMA, Gabon, Africa
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Donations
Gatehouse Ministries can stay open for international students thanks to donations. If you would like to contribute to GM’s mission and purpose, please use the button below to give a secure one-time or recurring donation using the following PayPal link.