Frequently Asked Questions

Economically challenged women in need of counseling, prayer, groups, or community referrals

Professional women and women in ministry who want a place to relax and renew body, soul, and spirit either by themselves or with others

Christian women who want to be able to bring Christ into their counseling and healing journey or integrate their faith with other aspects of their lives.

Sexual abuse survivors, domestic violence survivors, depressed women, and others who come for individual counseling as well as support groups on these specific topics

GateWay of Hope Ministries acknowledges you as a whole woman - physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational. Many organizations such as churches, counseling centers, or community support groups focus only on one area and look at that area from only one perspective. But at GateWay of Hope Ministries, we try to look at your whole life, understand how every area of your life is affected, and then offer you help or refer you to other places that might be more suited to help her...

GateWay of Hope Ministries also offers a gathering place where you cam meet with groups of women from all faiths and all walks of life - married or single, rich or poor, old or young, professional or stay-at-home - can come together to share common concerns and offer each other support. We are aware of no other location in Johnson county that provides you a place to come and gather.

GateWay of Hope Ministries is supported by and has volunteers and prayer partners from various churches, but it is not affiliated with one church. An independent board of directors oversees and governs the ministry as well as helps fulfill the vision and goals of GateWay of Hope Ministries.

Being a non-profit means we don’t have to pay certain taxes, that we can apply for certain grants, and that donations are tax-deductible. It does not mean, however, that all of our services to women are free. GateWay of Hope Ministries charges a fee for some of our programs and services. For other programs and services, we request donations. Then a few of our other programs and services are completely free.

GateWay of Hope Ministries is primarily funded through fee-for-service and donations from individuals like you. Other sources of funding are fund raising events, contributions from churches and businesses,grants and donations for non-fee services, and professional services that provided to GateWay of Hope Ministries free of charge.

The Gathering Place is our group room where women’s groups, non-profit organizations, or individuals can meet. The Gathering Place can accommodate a circle group of about 12 or a seminar of about 20. In addition to seating, it contains a small round meeting table; a white board, flip chart, and markers; a CD player, CD’s, and books. A microwave, coffee pot, and small refrigerator are also available to use. Coffee, teas, and hot chocolate are always available. Occasionally, fruit, candy, or other snacks are also provided.

We invite you to come see our facilities and experience The Gathering Place for yourself. We suggest, however, that you call first to make certain that the room is available. You can reach us at 913.393.GATE (4283).

A “gathering” is when a group meets together in one place. This could be a group with a specific purpose that is planned and lead by GateWay of Hope Ministries such as a support group, GateWay Getaway, seminar, or prayer meeting. This might also be a group such as committee meeting, game night, Bible study, or relaxing time with your friends planned and lead by you or someone else. So, at GateWay of Hope Ministries a gathering takes place when women draw together for any purpose.

Another meaning of gathering is to “gather our thoughts” or pull things together in our minds. So, with this meaning, a gathering could be quite different from the previous meaning in that you would come away by themselves to spend time alone to reflect, meditate, prayer, or read.