by Mandy Nester | Jan 10, 2026 | News
On December 4, Mia had a life-changing experience when she got to fly an airplane! She dreams of being a pilot someday, so her case manager (Erin) and one of her homeschool teachers (Mandy) took her for a Vision Flight at JAARS (JUNGLE AVIATION AND RELAY SERVICE) in... 
by Mandy Nester | Sep 29, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog
Chapter 7 – BENNY LEE (Excerpt from “Feed My Lambs”, the Joy Ranch story) By Mary McHenry To the beginnings of Joy Ranch belongs the story of Benny Lee (not his real name), a boy who lived through 161 visiting Sundays at the home with no visitor he... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 13, 2025 | Houseparent Blog, News
After twelve years of serving as houseparents at Joy Ranch, Gene & Bethany Collins are resigning from our Exodus girls’ cottage. Bethany is currently dealing with some health challenges which requires them to step away from the Joy Ranch ministry. Please... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 8, 2025 | Houseparent Blog, News
We are happy to announce that we have a houseparent family for our boys cottage! Leebrick cottage is re-opening this weekend after months of prayer for the right houseparents to fill the role. Not only are we gaining new houseparents, but they have three sons of their... 
by Mandy Nester | Jun 12, 2025 | All, Volunteer News
We were so blessed to have this wonderful group of six churches from South Carolina last week! Some of their service projects included a Backyard Bible Club, games, and sports with the kids; building/repairing; cooking; cleaning; groundskeeping…What did they NOT...
