SheepGate

SheepGate Sheepgate, a division of Adult & Teen Challenge of the Midlands, is one of the most successful recovery programs in the world. Sometime after this, Rev.
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The biggest difference between us and more traditional recovery programs is our focus on Christ. Our parent company, Adult & Teen Challenge started in Brooklyn, New York in 1958 by Rev. David Wilkerson, a young country preacher from eastern Pennsylvania. One February afternoon, Wilkerson read an article in LIFE magazine about seven teenagers who were on trial for murder. During a gang fight in Man

hattan, these teens beat a young man to death. Troubled by what he read, and sensing God’s prompting, Wilkerson made a trip to New York City. Wilkerson resigned from his church in Pennsylvania and moved to New York City to work full-time with teenage gang members. This new work was eventually called Teen Challenge. Shortly after that, Teen Challenge began offering help to teens addicted to drugs and alcohol. During these early years, a large home was established in Brooklyn where a 12-month residential discipleship program was formed. Today there are nearly 200 centers across America working under the Adult & Teen Challenge banner and another 150 around the world. The rest of the story of Teen Challenge is told in the best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade. This book has sold tens of millions of copies and has been translated into 35 different languages. Another exciting book that is available, Run Baby Run tells of notorious gang member Nicky Cruz who was one of David Wilkerson’s s early converts in New York City. Beyond the Cross and the Switchblade and The Cross is Still Mightier than the Switchblade also details the important early history of Teen Challenge. Find help for you or a Loved one! If you or someone you care about is having trouble overcoming the cycle of addiction, contact us today! Learn more at www.MySheepGate.org

🚨 Open Beds Available Immediately! Contact our intake office to start the process! 🚨If you or someone you love is strugg...
08/05/2026

🚨 Open Beds Available Immediately! Contact our intake office to start the process! 🚨

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, don't wait to get help.

Sheepgate has immediate openings at both our Men's Center and Women's Center. Recovery is possible, and we're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

A new beginning can start today.

📞 Contact us now to learn more about admission or to speak with someone who can help. We are ready when you are.

515-721-7394

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Exciting things are happening on our campuses! We are thankful for these Sheepgate graduates spending their time giving ...
07/11/2026

Exciting things are happening on our campuses! We are thankful for these Sheepgate graduates spending their time giving back to our ministry. They blessed us with their plumbing expertises as construction on our new multipurpose building continues.

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07/09/2026

Help Needed! We're looking for someone with a Class A CDL to pick up a large donation for us next week! We have a truck, just need a driver. Please reach out right away if you're interested in helping in this way!

Our phones & internet are currently down at our Colfax Center. If you are applying to the program (men's & women's) and ...
07/08/2026

Our phones & internet are currently down at our Colfax Center.

If you are applying to the program (men's & women's) and for intake related questions, please call 515-721-7394.

For Vehicle Donation Program inquiries, please call 515-288-1165.

Thank you for your patience!

Lives are transformed because people like you choose to stand beside someone in their greatest time of need. ❤️At Sheepg...
06/26/2026

Lives are transformed because people like you choose to stand beside someone in their greatest time of need. ❤️

At Sheepgate, recovery is about so much more than breaking free from addiction. It’s about restoring hope, rebuilding families, developing life skills, and growing in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

For just $50 a month, you can help provide:
🏠 Safe housing
🤝 Accountability and counseling
🛠️ Work and life skills training
✝️ Christ-centered discipleship

Your monthly partnership helps ensure that no one is turned away because they cannot afford the program. Nearly every student who comes through our doors receives scholarship assistance, and faithful supporters make that possible.

When you sponsor a student, you’re not simply making a donation. You’re investing in a changed life, a restored family, and a future filled with hope.

Scan the QR code or visit www.mysheepgate.org to become a monthly partner today.

Together, we can help write the next redemption story.

🚨 It all happens THIS SATURDAY! 🚨The countdown is on, and our June 27 Sheepgate Vehicle Auction is shaping up to be one ...
06/24/2026

🚨 It all happens THIS SATURDAY! 🚨

The countdown is on, and our June 27 Sheepgate Vehicle Auction is shaping up to be one of the best yet! We’ve added even more inventory, so if you’ve been waiting to see what’s comingyou’ll want to check out these latest arrivals. 👀

Whether you’re searching for a reliable daily driver, a work truck, a motorcycle, a boat for the lake, a camper, a trailer, or your next project vehicle, there’s a great chance you’ll find it here.

🔥 80+ vehicles and recreational units
🚗 Cars • Trucks • SUVs
🏍 Motorcycles
🚤 Boats
🏕 Campers & Trailers
🔧 Running vehicles and mechanic’s specials

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ Auction begins at 10:00 AM
📍 Sheepgate Campus – Colfax, IA

Preview the inventory:
📆 Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
📆 Saturday: 8:00 AM until the auction begins

💳 Cash, debit, and credit cards accepted
❌ No checks

Every vehicle sold helps provide hope and life change for men and women overcoming addiction through Sheepgate. Your winning bid does more than purchase a vehicle—it helps change a life.

Tag a friend who loves a good auction, share this post, and we’ll see you Saturday!

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🎓 Graduation Weekend 2026 🎓There are few moments at Sheepgate more special than graduation.This year, we celebrated 12 m...
06/16/2026

🎓 Graduation Weekend 2026 🎓

There are few moments at Sheepgate more special than graduation.

This year, we celebrated 12 men and 1 woman who crossed the stage, not because life suddenly became easy, but because they chose, day after day, to pursue freedom, healing, and a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Graduation at Sheepgate isn't simply completing a program. It's the result of years of hard work, surrender, growth, and faithfulness. Each graduate has demonstrated sustained freedom and a transformed life for more than two years after entering our program.

Behind every diploma is a story. Stories of brokenness becoming restoration. Despair becoming hope. Addiction losing its grip. Families being reunited. Lives being rebuilt.

To our Class of 2026: We are incredibly proud of you. Your courage, perseverance, and commitment to Christ have inspired all of us. We can't wait to see what God has in store for this next chapter of your journey.

Congratulations, graduates! 🎉

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, there is hope. Contact us today.

www.mysheepgate.org

👀 The inventory keeps climbing... These are just some of the vehicles for sale at our auction on June 27th! Whether you'...
06/16/2026

👀 The inventory keeps climbing...

These are just some of the vehicles for sale at our auction on June 27th!

Whether you're hunting for a dependable ride, a work truck, a weekend toy, or your next project, it's worth taking a look.

Every vehicle sold helps support the men and women finding hope and freedom through Sheepgate's recovery program.

Take a peek at the photos below, then browse the full inventory at:
👉 www.mysheepgatevehicles.org

Have a vehicle sitting in your driveway that you no longer need? We accept vehicle donations year-round, running or not.

📞 515-288-1165

See something you like? Let us know in the comments!

04/10/2026

Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like at our Sheepgate Women’s Center? 💛

Take a peek behind the scenes and see the transformation, structure, and hope our students experience every single day.

We currently have immediate openings in both our men’s and women’s programs.

If you, or someone you love, is struggling with addiction, there is hope.

📞 Call us today: 515-674-3713

Address

900 North League Road
Colfax, IA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15156743713

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