by Erin Austin | Aug 14, 2025 | All, Feed My Lambs, News
The Children By Erin Austin This year marks the 15th year I’ve worked in a children’s home. The stories I could tell about what these children have endured would make you shudder. It’s unfathomable to me the atrocities these kids have endured, and... 
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 Ashley Arnold | Aug 12, 2025 | Houseparent Blog, News
(Originally posted August 9, 2025 by Ashley Arnold) Today, our cottage doors officially opened! Houseparents… Such a simple word, but one that carries a weight only Heaven truly understands! When you open the door to a cottage like this, you’re not just stepping into... 
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 Erin Austin | Aug 4, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog, News
[Photo: Resident Jaxson helps in a building project] By: Erin Austin “I do not know why people call a project undertaken by faith a venture of faith. That is exactly what it is not. Webster defines a venture as an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger.... 
by Erin Austin | Jul 12, 2025 | All, Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog
by Erin Austin I’ve often said that Joy Ranch is a unicorn among children’s homes. For multiple reasons, Joy Ranch doesn’t fit into a mold. One of these is in the area of finances. From the beginning, the McHenrys vowed to trust God for all of their... 
by Erin Austin | Jul 1, 2025 | All, Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog, News
Blog by Erin Austin Working with traumatized, abused children is one of the hardest things a person can do. It is heartbreaking, exhausting, and at times, intense. It is not easy. The things we hear and see are mind-boggling. A well-meaning person once told me after I... 
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... 
by Erin Austin | Jun 12, 2025 | Feed My Lambs, Houseparent Blog
[Photo Caption: Resident Mia’s muddy feet from walking around the Joy Ranch pond.] Blog by Erin Austin I’ve always been fascinated by people’s stories. How did they get to this point in life? What happened in their past? Who helped mold and shape them into the... 
by Mandy Nester | Jun 6, 2025 | News
Thank you to the Hillsville GFWC for their recent, generous donation to Joy Ranch! GFWC Federation Day is celebrated on April 24 to commemorate the founding of the GF of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) on April 24, 1890 and is a day to reflect on the organization’s history and...
