Christian Gateways Ministries Farm for Girls

In June of 1985, with three girls, the full time ministry called Christian Gateway Farm for Girls was opened. Obedient to His call, June Barnard Ashworth developed the farm exactly as God revealed its design and program. Over a five year period, three dorms, a school, the craft house, a recreation center and the beautiful chapel were built. Through the years, the lives of hundreds of girls were changed as they came to know the love of God and were trained in His ways. God led many wonderful people to "Miss June," and troubled girls were transformed for God's glory.

Holy Highway Farm for Girls

After many years of faithful service, God led Mrs. Ashworth to donate the farm and all it's assets to Mrs. Pam Burton. Pam owned another facility, Holy Highways for girls in Pickton, Texas. During this time, the building program for the farm included the Fash School Building, new offices in the chapel and a food pantry. Through the dedicated service of directors and staff, the farm continued to grow and to lead girls into "holy highways" of the Lord. Many of these girls, now women with their own families, return to the farm and give thanks for all God did for them during their formative years.

 

October 2, 2002; the farm was donated to Christian Ambassadors, the ministry of Ken and Trudy Bangs.  Gateway Farm was licensed by the State of Texas to provide homes for both boys and girls aged 5 years to 18 years.  God's hand continued to be seen on the farm as He was faithful to His word and the prayers of His people. The original legacy that Mrs. Ashworth established through the call of God continued to be used for His glory and countless boys and girls were given a hope for the future.

Christian Ambassadors, officially created in 1994, is a multifaceted ministry. In addition to the ministry to children, Ken and Trudy are called to strengthen the body of Christ through teaching and to carry the gospel to the nations. They have ministered together in South Africa, Uganda, Guatemala and Hondorous. Trudy has led teams of intercessors to the Native American people (North Dakota, New Mexico) as well as Ireland, Israel and South Africa. Ken and Trudy believe that prayer is the cornerstone for all of God's work. Christian Ambassadors was founded in prayer and continues to build a local house of prayer at Gateway Farm.

In 1998, they started a ministry to teens in the Collin County Detention Facility. For five years, they visited the youth there to share the love of Christ. Seeing the need for early intervention in children's lives, they prayed for a farm to minister to the needs of youth. Their answer to prayer came in 2002, when they were given Gateway Farm.  From November of 2002 until May of 2010 Christian Ambassadors provided a home a hope and a future for the boys and girls God brought our way.

 

Gateway is still the center piece of Christian Ambassadors.  It is from here that the next phase of our ministry, the new call will be launched.  We will enter into a cooperative effort with Breaking Free Texas to bring restoration and training to young men bound by the chains of addictive behavior. 

 

Additionally,  Christian Ambassadors will continue to minister God's grace through seminars, marriage retreats, Christian counseling, teaching the Spiritual Growth Series authored by Ms. June Barnard Ashworth and by ministering the truth that manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous in men's meetings and retreats. 

You can be part of this ministry.  We need you help in getting the word out!  We need monetary support and we need those who will stand with us in prayer.

 

If the Lord speaks to you to help, please call or contact us through the information provided on this site.