School of Discipleship | November 2026
This Fall we welcomed a new class of 24 students. 24 is a small class size for us, and having a small class comes with challenges and blessings. One of those blessings is the opportunity to get to know our students better than we ever can with a larger class: as we...
Glimpse Into Our Lives | November 2026
As you read this article, we will have graduated our 44th class of School of Discipleship students and already welcomed in the new class. Every fall, the Ranch welcomes a new group of wide-eyed, excited, and maybe even overwhelmed students. For many, this will be...
Progress Report | November 2026
We are quite busy at the Ranch this time of year and have lots of different projects in the works! We are so thankful for the many staff and volunteers (and even some contractors!) that have helped us make this progress on the Mountain. Settlers Bunkhouse was one of...
Note from the Director | November 2026
My dad had strong hands. My mom said it was one of the first things she noticed about him. That may seem like an odd way to begin a letter, but sometimes in my scripture reading things just jump out at me and get me thinking. Lately I’ve noticed how many times hands...Guess the first snow 2026
It is hard to believe it is time to launch this contest! Comment below with your guess for when the first day of snow will be! This year, we are partnering with Happy Mug Coffee in Erie, PA, for a giveaway! If you correctly guess the day, you will get: A bag of Winter...
New Building Update
We are planning/hoping to build a new hotel/lodge/bunkhouse at the Ranch. Hear Matt Cox talk about the new...
Prayer & Praise Update | November 2025
Praise We had an amazing summer of ministry with over 1,200 youth attending summer camp. A tremendous fall line-up of Retreats was well attended and the Lord really blessed. We have 38 students this year in the School of Discipleship. We had the opportunity to help...
School of Discipleship | Daniel Stanley | November 2025
A few weeks ago we inducted a large new group of students to the School of Discipleship—38 young men and women! A big class comes with big energy, and they have been spending that energy this fall in relationship building, horse riding, Bible study, on-the-job...
Glimpse Into Our Lives | Jenni Cox | November 2025
We’ve had some exciting changes on the Ranch since spring! Jacob Roth married Sienna Sovereign on May 30th. Jacob serves on staff as our Assistant Program Director and they are both alumni of our School of Discipleship program. Sienna has been a blessing to join us on..."I learned more skills about riding horses." - Summer Camp Rancher
"...She also benefitted greatly from continued education in God's love for her and learning to have faith in His plan for her life." - Parent of a Rancher
"Friendships, relationships with Jesus, life skills, positive influences." - Kerri on Summer Camp
"The staff has great, great focus on God with the horses" - Rancher's Mother
MMR is one of the best places I have ever been. I love it so much!! The staff there are amazing, Godly people and I learn and grow Spiritually every time I set foot on the Ranch..." - Kaylee, Summer Camp Rancher
"MMR is an AMAZING place...the staff are courteous and know their stuff...I am proud of the friendships that were developed there and sooo look forward to my next visit" - Joey
