Narrow Gate is a place where I could disconnect from the noise of this world and be reconnected to God, interacting with his creation and growing as a person with guys from across the US. I am forever grateful for the new lease on life that I experienced through the saving grace and power of Jesus Christ while at Narrow Gate. If you are looking for the next step in life as a young man and want more out of life, considering joining this family!
My experience at Narrow Gate lodge was eye opening and life changing, the way they teach the Bible in a way you can understand. Also the fellowship and experience you get to receive in the wood, leather, and metal shop is confidence boosting.
We have a biological son and his childhood best friend that we get to call our son that God transformed their lives through narrowgate. Narrowgate has given them a purpose and a direction in their lives. They are now living for the Lord while being salt and light. We are forever grateful to narrowgate for the role they have played, not just in our sons, but also our family. Thank You Narrowgate Family!
What a special place. So many lives transformed and obvious integrity from those involved. I’m so grateful to have become part of the Narrowgate extended family this year - I’ve already witnessed so many amazing blessings from this ministry.
I have been at this program, Narrow Gate Foundation for the last 8 month, taking time away from the world and it’s distractions so that I can be putting that time into building a relationship with Christ that is more than I ever thought it could be. It has been an adventure.
For years I’ve known and seen him do amazing things in my life. But I never understood how to “build” that relationship with him. When I came to Narrow Gate I thought I was coming to “fix and put back together” my life. But early on in the program I learned that I was here for a much bigger reason. I was here to get to know God so intimately and personally that I would never have to ask again “Who are you”. (John 21:12) and it is true been happening.
I have been leaning who He is ,what he thinks of me and the purpose of why he put me here. I have been freed from a lifestyle that my worth is based on how well I can do. To a way of being that is what He says I am. I am His Son, I am His Friend and He calls me righteous. No matter what I’ve done (or what I’m ever going to do) is going to take me out of His hands.
Now I can go to him and just talk with and explore his word with Him. My purpose in life is to love those who are put in my life. Not so they will love me back but because they need it and that love can only come from the One.
I am so great fulfilled to all the people that have poured into me in and have provided a space that I was able to meet God in a new way that I have never had before.
So now it’s on to the next adventure and I’m going to be with God every step of the way
One of my best friends in the world had been a zealous lover of Jesus and a talented man of God in the community for many years as a young man. But over the years he had become disenchanted with the Church and cynical of Christian organizations. Although he remained a strong believer in Jesus and an amazing father and husband, the idea of serving or even participating in ministry was met with laughter and strong opposition. But after years of feeling empty and unfulfilled, he finally met the people at Narrow Gate. The rawness and maturity of the leadership at Narrow Gate was something he could immediately connect with. The mission of Narrow Gate was something he could get behind. The brotherly love that he experienced was deeply satisfying. He was revived in his zeal for the Lord and His Church at Narrow Gate.
I'm so very thankful for the people at Narrow Gate!
I have been blessed by NG which my son Heath is a graduate from NG. Heath was trying to find his Identity Which he learned who the lord is and how Heath could contribute in the family of god. People at NG loved Heath like their own which helped tremendously. Heath had more growing which took place in Tennessee after NG. Heath is preparing to leave Tennessee for Colorado and make more preparation for his future as he should.NG is a positive experience for him and he should be prepared for life and live for the lord in truth and prosperity
Narrow Gate is a life-changing organization that God is using and growing in mighty ways! I am blessed to know and interact with a lot of the guys who go through this program, and I am always struck by the grace and power they have encountered at Narrow Gate when they share their stories of redemption. Narrow Gate gives these young men space and time to see God for who He really is, to cultivate a relationship with Him that is personal and genuine, and they leave the program ready to impact the world for good. Narrow Gate makes disciples who then go out and change the world. Praise God for this place!
After first attending The Refuge church, I had heard about a place called NarrowGate. It was supposed to be a place where young men went, but I wasn't sure what it was exactly and continued to hear it mentioned.
I finally made the decision that I needed to go visit this pace, when someone had said, "of course everyone has been to NarrowGate". It was right then that I decided I needed to make the time.
Our 27th year wedding anniversary was coming up soon, during Valentines week. I had already planned to take the day off. My wife Tracy and I already had plans to go to the local movie theater that night, including dinner before beforehand. That morning, I went to my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, and afterwards, I was wide open.
When I pulled into NarrowGate, it appeared to be a vacation lodge. After being greeted by several young men, I was able to meet w/ Weston Brann, as previously planned. He gave me a tour of several areas and then I was given a further involved tour by some of the gentlemen I had previously met at The Refuge church. They showed me where they ate, where they studied, where they worked, where they slept, where they prayed. They could actually go outside to the beautiful outdoors and pray wherever they were standing, or kneeling.
When I was done with a good portion of the tour, it reminded me of the many Retreats I had taken throughout the years. These including both my time in high school, as I went to an All-male high school and retreats were part of the curriculum norm. And this setting also reminded me of when Tracy and I had gone to them as a young married couple.
The layout, although close to town, is secluded, peaceful and serene. One could definitely find the time and mood to reflect, gather one's thoughts and feelings, and make decisions that would ultimately be Life, game-changers.
I invite anyone and all to pay a visit to NarrowGate to see firsthand where lives are changing.
Mike Reyes
Narrow Gate Foundation has made a forever impact on my life as well as the life of my husband who graduated the program in July of 2015. Before Narrow Gate Blake was at a very delicate place in life where he was trying to figure out who he was and why he existed. A question that all of us wrestle through at some point in life. When he was 18 he took the leap of faith to start the program and never looked back. At NG he learned in depth biblical knowledge, life skills, true community, and found a security in Christ that he had never experienced before! He found brothers and made real relationships that will last a lifetime. We got married on the Narrow Gate property last year, as it is a very special place for the both of us! What he learned and experienced will carry him through the rest of his life! We are so grateful for Bill and Stacy and the whole staff and team at Narrow Gate for pouring their life and heart into this ministry!
Our family will be forever grateful for Narrow Gate. Narrow Gate provided a place where our son not only renewed his commitment to Jesus; he found himself and the brothers he desperately needed. The Narrow Gate staff lovingly offered the structure and the Spirit-filled guidance that has helped Sam mature as a young man. We are always available to answer questions and pray with you.
My name is Kenny Bowling and I graduated Narrow Gate in June 2016. I was already a believer walking with The Lord but fear and condemnation were controlling my life and I felt trapped. Every time I read the bible it seemed like the scriptures would come against me and put me in more bondage than before I read them. Narrow Gate was a very practical place that held supernatural faith. It provided an opportunity to hear truth for 8 months non stop, and really seek out The hard questions that had been haunting me for about 2 years. I was set on a trajectory course from narrow gate toward freedom and truly embracing who I am as a child of God that has been adopted and purchased from death. I no longer walk in condemnation. I now know that my sins have been washed away and I have been reborn to walk in newness of life! I am thankful for all that God has done in my life through Narrow Gate!
It is difficult to briefly sum up what a wonderful organization Narrow Gate is and how life-changing the experience is for the young men who attend Narrow Gate. God is using Bill and Stacy Spencer, along with Narrow Gate staff and volunteers, to demonstrate God's love, mercy and grace to these young men...and then discipling them, challenging them, offering them opportunities to learn new skills and helping them answer the questions of "Why am I here?" and "What is my purpose?"...all to help these young men become all that God has created each of them to be.
My son entered Narrow Gate as a student in May 2014 and was a different young man when he left there. Prior to Narrow Gate, he had struggled with questions about God, about his own purpose and direction...but left there knowing he had a personal, saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and relationship with Him, and also had developed a sense of God's purpose for his life.
The staff and volunteers associated with Narrow Gate will truly love your young man and will truly help him find God's best for his life.
I'm a grateful mom of a blessed Narrow Gate graduate.
When my son was 22 he was throwing his life in the gutter. His days included drinking, smoking weed/spice, playing video games and chillin with "friends". All the things he thought were fun. He became very skinny and sick. He ended up in the emergency room a couple times with stomach problems. I just knew he was dying on the inside because it showed on the outside. A friend at church told me about Narrow Gate Foundation. Her son had been there several years before and it had helped him tremendously. After speaking to my son about it a couple different times, he decided to half heartily look into it. He knew he was on a very dangerous path. IT wasnt long, he had filled out the paperwork and after a few calls from a staff member he was accepted into the program. Within a couple of months he was living in a tent on a hill. This is where it all started. The staff at NGF loved him into their arms and introduced him to their God in a way he had never known before. He became hungry for Gods Word and studied, read, and prayed daily. I cant say enough about the staff and volunteers at Narrow Gate foundation. They are angels on earth working with one boy at a time showing him the way to become a young man and one of Gods Disciples. Brent has been there over a year now. He has been working at NGA which is a leather, wood and metal shop, He loves his job and the people he works with.
Two years ago i was sick with worry that Brent wouldnt live another year. Now, because of Narrow Gates love for MY Son, he is living a life he never thought possible and loving every minute of it. Praise God for Narrow GAte Foundation!
Narrow Gate Foundation is truly a vibrant community comprised of those who know what it is to desperately search for one's identity, and finally find it in Jesus Christ. I have witnessed firsthand the journey of discovery, acceptance, and transformation this wonderful organization makes possible for the young men fortunate enough to experience it. With Narrow Gate, you will find yourself deeply challenged and deeply loved, all at the same time. There is no shortage of those in our society asking the vitally important questions: "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" I am truly thankful Narrow Gate Foundation exists to graciously and lovingly come alongside young men in their quest for the answers!
My wife and I our supporters of Narrow Gate. They our very obedient to their call to ministry. This organization has help numerous young men to become Godly men, fulfilling their call in life! So many lives have been blessed through this ministry. If you have a chance to listen to the teaching of God through His servant, Bill Spencer you will be blessed as well.