by Mandy Nester | Jul 8, 2024 | Houseparent Blog
Today is National “Be a Kid Again” day! Since our ministry revolves around kids, we thought it would be fun to ask our kids, staff, and volunteers at Joy Ranch a little about the subject. We asked our kids “What is the best thing about being an... 
by Mandy Nester | Jul 5, 2024 | News
Please help us honor Pat German, a former houseparent at Joy Ranch. Thank you to former resident, Brenda Campau, for passing along her obituary. Patty Lou Norman German, age 80, of Boomer, North Carolina, entered the presence of her Lord and healer on Saturday, March... 
by Mandy Nester | Jun 19, 2024 | News
How can it be that Julia is now 16?! She’s a sweet gal that’s such a good role model for our younger kids here at Joy Ranch. She loves horses, playing softball, and is working on getting her driver’s license this summer. Get to know her better by... 
by Mandy Nester | Jun 7, 2024 | News, Volunteer News
In the words of Michelle, one of our house parents, “They were awesome!” The North Spartan Baptist Association from South Carolina ministered to our Joy Ranch family over the past week in several ways: A Bible study on spiritual disciplines An art project... 
by Mandy Nester | May 9, 2024 | News
It was a bittersweet celebration for Mrs. Suzanne King as Joy Ranch wished her farewell this week. She’s been a wonderful Community Manager for years in our ministry, but it’s time to enjoy her retirement. She and her husband, David, will be moving closer...
