Gatehouse Ministries is an independent non-profit ministry established in 1999 to serve the needs of college-age Missionary Kids (MKs). It was established by David & Janet Kronbach, missionaries on special assignment with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Gatehouse is supported solely through donations from individuals and churches.

Mission Statement and Purpose

Our purpose is to create a nurturing environment of challenge, growth and potential for college-age MKs. The ministry of Gatehouse is fourfold - guardianship, access, teaching and entrance. The Old Testament gate served these functions in Biblical times. Gatehouse is a place of spiritual, emotional and physical guardianship at a vulnerable time in a young MK's life. It is also a place of access to the benefits of the Christian network in North America, as expressed through the ministry of CMA churches and districts across the nation. Much as the elders in the OT would sit in the gate and dispense wisdom, Gatehouse is a place of teaching. This includes practical skills useful for life in North America (vacuuming, cleaning gutters, paying bills, etc.) and leadership development. We meet and pray with each MK as they set goals several times a year in the areas of Spiritual life, Church life, School or Work life, Home life and Relationships. Lastly, Gatehouse is a place of entrance. Typically, MKs live at Gatehouse for 1-2 years as they transition into life in North America. As MKs enter Gatehouse they are in a transition. They are exiting childhood and entering adulthood, they are also leaving behind "home" and entering a new culture, America.

Our Vision

Providing a home away from home, a place where college-age MKs can... receive support and encouragement as they transition into life in North America, reduce college expenses by not having to pay room and board, enjoy being part of a family who knows and understands them, benefit from an established local Christian network in the areas of job finding and career options, find godly, loving counsel and guidance in making life-steering decisions and become aware of their uniqueness as an MK and how their unique gifts can best serve God's Kingdom.