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Losing your housing rarely happens all at once. It's usually one hard thing stacked on another — a lost job, a medical bill, a relationship that fell apart, an illness that wouldn't quit. By the time someone in Sioux City is sleeping in a car or a friend's basement, the question isn't how did I get …

The revolutionary business model where bargain hunting becomes someone's lifeline Every morning at 10 AM, doors open at The Gospel Mission Thrift Store on Bluff Street. Bargain hunters rush toward colored tags indicating today's discounts. A retired teacher searches for vintage books. A young …

"For many, last Christmas was a lonely time with heartache and hunger," says Randy Ehlers, Executive Director of The Gospel Mission. "Now, with a warm, safe place to sleep, eat and heal, there is reason to celebrate." This Christmas Day, The Gospel Mission will serve over 400 of our homeless …

The thermometer drops. Sioux City's wind cuts through layers of clothing. For those without stable housing, winter isn't just uncomfortable—it's life-threatening. At The Gospel Mission, we understand that when someone walks through our doors seeking refuge from the cold, they're carrying more than …

How The Gospel Mission transforms homeless shelters into halls of theological education In Sioux City, something extraordinary happens every weekday morning. Men who once slept under bridges now study Scripture with seminary-level intensity. Former addicts parse Hebrew words. The broken become …

For 87 years, The Gospel Mission has been a beacon of hope in Siouxland—feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, sheltering the homeless, and leading them to Christ. This December, we invite you to join us for our annual Christmas event, where we'll celebrate the greatest gift ever given: Jesus …

For 87 years, The Gospel Mission in Sioux City has operated on a revolutionary principle: when we serve the hungry, the naked, and the imprisoned, we're serving Christ Himself. This Christian homeless shelter doesn't just provide services—it encounters Jesus in His most distressing disguises. The …

The aroma of 30 smoked turkeys, fresh stuffing, and homemade pie doesn't just fill the Gospel Mission on Thanksgiving Day—it carries the essence of dignity, community, and hope to 350 individuals who might otherwise spend the holiday alone and hungry. The Reality Behind the Meal This isn't merely …

We’re excited to share Episode 2 of the TGM Aware Podcast, now live on our YouTube Channel! In this heartfelt conversation, host Nate Gates sits down with Executive Director Randy Ehlers to explore the heart behind The Gospel Mission’s work. From Randy’s decades-long journey in human services to …

Introducing TGM Aware: A New Podcast from The Gospel Mission We are thrilled to announce the launch of TGM Aware, a new podcast from The Gospel Mission in Sioux City, Iowa. This monthly podcast is created to educate, inspire, and connect our community to the heart of rescue mission work and the …

After months of renovation and preparation, The Gospel Mission Thrift Store has officially reopened its doors to the Siouxland community. As recently featured on KTIV News 4, the newly revitalized store at 215 W. 6th Street in Sioux City continues the organization's long-standing mission of serving …

The Gospel Mission in Siouxland is experiencing a critical shortage of ground beef, one of the most essential ingredients for feeding hungry families in our community. As a faith-based organization that relies entirely on donations, we're reaching out to our neighbors for help during this …

Yuri hit a low point in his life recently due to his addiction to alcohol. He has been battling this addiction since he was a young teen. When he relapsed in March 2023, he began a downward spiral. He had to be hospitalized to detox. He entered treatment to try and gain sobriety.   That relapse …

Premiere Bankcard has been a longstanding supporter of The Gospel Mission.  For the past 13 years, they have volunteered each month to serve lunch and work at our Thrift Store and Donation Center.  They've also been a faithful financial partner, recently blessing us with a generous $2,500 …

Amy is our Resident Case Manager. She started working at The Gospel Mission in January of 2023. She said it has always been a dream for her to work with people in need. Amy helps our residents the most by being a friendly face for them to talk to daily. She listens to them, and their needs. They …

Please enjoy this interview with Pastor Jim Wilson. Our new Director of the Men and Men with Children's Shelters.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled posts to say goodbye to a dear friend. Pastor Timothy Hall has been our chaplain and Director of the Single Men with Children’s ministry for 5 years and was on the board of directors before that, from 2014 – 2017. Today is his last day at The Gospel Mission …

On the third Wednesday of every month, The Gospel Mission holds our special Friends In Need chapel service. This is a service where we invite community members who need a little extra help to our campus to receive the Word of God, as well as food, vouchers to our thrift stores and basic, everyday …

The Gospel Mission has been ministering to the Siouxland community since 1938. Founded by Henry Plumer, it began as a safe haven for railroad men to get off the streets and out of the bars on Lower 4th Street in downtown Sioux City and hear the Word of God. Over the past 84 years, The Gospel …

"I was on the Board when the idea of opening a single men with children shelter was first brought up. And, I'll admit, I thought it sounded pretty crazy at the time", reflects The Gospel Mission Executive Director, Pastor Paul Mahaffie. "But, I will be the first to admit I was wrong." For the past …

This past year, The Gospel Mission was honored to be the recipient of three Farmers to Families Food Box trucks. The Farmers to Families Food Box Program was designed to put American farmers and distributors back to work while addressing increased demand at food banks, community and faith-based …