Mission Gate Ministry

Mission Gate Ministry Mission Gate Prison Ministry's goals are regeneration, rehabilitation and reintegration. Turning lives from crime to Christ.

Mission Gate is a residential program for men and women fresh out of prison or rehabilitation. We provide clean and safe housing, along with initial food supply, clothing, identification, hygiene items, and bedding. We help everyone get full time employment and join local chirches.

Mission Gate Ministry Promises of Hope had such a wonderful day in the Lord’s house yesterday visiting Winfield first Ba...
06/15/2026

Mission Gate Ministry Promises of Hope had such a wonderful day in the Lord’s house yesterday visiting Winfield first Baptist Church we feel so incredibly blessed to have such wonderful community.

18 years ago, Ross Washburn arrived at Mission Gate broken. He had no license and nothing to his name but the clothes on...
06/01/2026

18 years ago, Ross Washburn arrived at Mission Gate broken. He had no license and nothing to his name but the clothes on his back and a Bible in his hand.

Last month, Ross returned to Fort Good Shepherd—not as a student, but as a husband of 10 years, a father of two, and a successful business owner with nearly 40 employees. 🏗️✨

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to witness God at work... it changed my life!" Ross is living proof that when you heed wise counsel and give your life to the Lord, His way is always better.

📖 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.” - Proverbs 12:15

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An Incredible Honor: 40 Years of Restoration Featured on the Encounter ShowFor nearly four decades, Mission Gate Ministr...
05/27/2026

An Incredible Honor: 40 Years of Restoration Featured on the Encounter Show

For nearly four decades, Mission Gate Ministry has stepped into the darkest places to bring hope, structure, and lifelong restoration. We are deeply honored to share that our Co-Founder and Executive Aftercare Director, Trish Mathes, was recently invited to sit down with pioneering host Judy Redlich on KSIV’s acclaimed Encounter Show.

In this powerful interview, Trish pulls back the curtain on the mission, vision, and rich history of our in-prison ministry and residential aftercare programs here in the St. Louis area.

The Power of Shared Mission
This conversation was truly special because of the incredible woman behind the microphone. Host Judy Redlich has spent her life blazing trails in St. Louis media. As a journalist, psychotherapist, and Certified Christian Life Coach, Judy has broken barriers across television and radio for over twenty years. Her life work has been centered on a single thread: helping people tell their stories and discover their highest potential.

When Judy’s passion for advocacy met Trish’s 40-year heart for prison aftercare, the result was a deeply moving conversation about faith, grit, and true life transformation.

Whether you have been a supporter of Mission Gate for decades or are just learning about our residential programs for men, women, and children, this broadcast will give you a profound look at the lives being changed right in your backyard.

How to Listen:
The Encounter Show airs every Tuesday on the Bott Radio Network (St. Louis local stations 91.5 FM, 1320 AM, and 95.9 FM).

You can stream Trish’s full feature episode anytime, anywhere. Check the first comment below for the direct links to the full interview and the radio network.

“This is the best day of my life, Dad!”There is nothing quite like the restoration of a father’s role. Eric Vandiver, ou...
05/26/2026

“This is the best day of my life, Dad!”

There is nothing quite like the restoration of a father’s role. Eric Vandiver, our Fort Good Shepherd Program Coordinator, recently spent spring break with his son, Kandon. Together, they prayed, read the Word, and practiced what it means to have a servant’s heart.

We are so excited for Eric and his family as they prepare to move into their own place and grow together under one household again—healthy, whole, and serving the Lord.

📖 “But those who won’t care for their relatives... have denied the true faith.” - 1 Timothy 5:8

See how we support families at https://missiongateministry.org/

Hannah’s Ranch ladies saying Happy Memorial Day to you and your loved ones.
05/25/2026

Hannah’s Ranch ladies saying Happy Memorial Day to you and your loved ones.

Family Day at the Fort!💖
05/19/2026

Family Day at the Fort!💖

"I had no idea how the enemy would attack... I had truly lost my sense of direction."Sara was a woman of faith, but afte...
05/18/2026

"I had no idea how the enemy would attack... I had truly lost my sense of direction."

Sara was a woman of faith, but after the loss of her father and her son’s cancer diagnosis, she found herself numbing the pain in ways she never expected. But our God is a God of second chances. 🕊️

Through Mission Gate, Sara found the tools to break free from self-sabotage and rebuild the bonds of her family. Today, she isn't just a survivor—she is a daughter of the Most-High King, a mother, and a grandmother watching her son live cancer-free. Praise God!

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Hannah’s Ranch ladies helping with Viva Cuba clean up our community! Here’s what Linda, the leader, says: The ladies wer...
05/07/2026

Hannah’s Ranch ladies helping with Viva Cuba clean up our community! Here’s what Linda, the leader, says: The ladies were very awesome. They were very respectful and gracious. They grabbed their working gear and went out and did their job.
Thank you so much for all your efforts to help us, you are greatly appreciated. It does take a village!

Brian Symes receiving his 6 month certificate. Six months is a real milestone. Has been working hard to build a solid re...
05/07/2026

Brian Symes receiving his 6 month certificate. Six months is a real milestone. Has been working hard to build a solid relationship with Christ. Always a pleasure to be around. And on his way to graduation!

James Clarke receiving his 9 month graduation certificate. He spent the entire time at Daniel's house mentoring new resi...
05/07/2026

James Clarke receiving his 9 month graduation certificate. He spent the entire time at Daniel's house mentoring new residents and has moved to the Louisiana house as the house leader. Has worked extremely hard to change his life and depends on our Lord daily.

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Chesterfield, MO
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