“I thought you might like to hear an update on how Lilly is doing. The short answer is great. The transition to home and school went very smoothly. She loves her new school and is getting almost all A’s in every subject. At home, she is a different person. Respectful, considerate, obedient (mostly) and most importantly…happy. She smiles, laughs, and jokes around playfully with us. I hadn’t realized how much I had missed that in her before she went to WOF. She speaks very fondly of her time at WOF. She shares memories of the special trips and events you had. She has never once said anything negative about anything that happened while she was there. I am so thankful for you, the staff, and the WOF program. You gave my daughter back to me, when I had no hope. I will be forever grateful. Blessings to you for all your sacrifices and hard work.”
— Kathy H.

“Oh my goodness!!! It has been a year since I graduated WOF — the school that led me to Christ who changed my life forever. The school that practically became my go-to second family. I love and miss the staff and the girls so much every day! I make it my goal every day to be an example to the girls who are still there. Because of their love, encouragement, and guidance, my life will never be the same as it was 3 years prior. And I can’t ever thank them enough for everything they did for me! Thank you for being an influence in the 3 years of a life-changing experience! So, to everyone who was with me to encourage me, make me laugh, and even saw me get through my biggest breakthroughs thank you. Every one of you has a special place in my heart. I love y’all and miss you so much!!! ❤❤❤ “–Vika

“We recommend WOF heartily as an excellent choice for a school for your daughter.  They are a consistent staff and have integrity. Many skills will be developed beyond just what is taught in the classroom. A positive all-around experience.”
–Family from California

“We are so very thankful for Wings of Faith and what all they’ve been able to accomplish with our daughter!  Her grades in school had dropped from being good to straight F’s …… she would bully her teachers into giving her special or easier assignments, classmates refused to work together with her ……. and she was so far behind in her schooling that she wasn’t on a path to graduate. 

We were at our wit’s end ….. we had tried everything more than once. Some several times …. she had seen so many kinds of doctors, therapists, groups, and mental health specialists we could get her to …. and she developed enough issues that her doctors had to place her in a pediatric lockdown facility for several months at one point to try and help her…. this therapy, that approach, these behaviors, those ideas, and books …. her issues made her “that kid” at summer camps, banned from boys and girls club; we had CPS involvement a few times until they realized it was her and not us…. we were resigned to just trying to survive until she reached age …. her anger and attitude had gotten out of control to the point we feared she might try to hurt us when we were sleeping…. we were very discouraged that despite our efforts, she was still falling through the cracks of society, despite our out-stretched hands.

The staff at Wings of Faith are all Amazing in what they are doing! She is now getting great grades in all of her classes and back onto a graduation path!!  Yes, Wings of Faith can be a hard place with strict rules and devout belief in the church, but sometimes that guidance is what is required for someone who has been offered and refused any other avenues to find a better person within themselves.”
-Parents of Former Student

“It is with great pleasure for me to recommend the Wings of Faith Girls Academy in Stockton, Missouri. We are so glad to have them as a part of our missions program at our church. I was at Wings of Faith recently and preached in the school and was amazed to see the great work going on there and how many young ladies’ lives are being changed and transformed by the power of Christ. I thank God for Bro Bud and Debbie Martin and their wonderful staff that are doing such a great job. I am so glad we can have a part of it and will continue to support the work there.”
Pastor Darrell Cox
Trinity Baptist Church

“I never want to miss out on an opportunity to brag about this place and what it means to me. I can remember how I was a lost and confused 16-year-old girl that needed help. Not only was I rebellious, but I also needed Jesus Christ in my life. Looking back, I truly don’t know where I would be or what I would be like, but I know that I am a better person because of Wings of Faith. They helped me more than I could put into words, and I am forever grateful to them for the help that they provided. I am also thankful for Jesus’ love and mercy. I am now 27 years old, married with 2 kids. I have a wonderful life and family, and I believe that this place helped me achieve that. Thank you, Wings of Faith. I love you.” 
-Rebecca C. – Former Student

“God used Wings of Faith in my life to help make me the person I am today. Because of their love for God and determination, I am now a student at Pensacola Christian College. My life was an absolute mess; I made many choices that would soon lead to my destruction. When I first arrived at Wings of Faith Academy in November 2009, I was not very enthusiastic about being there. I was bitter against my family, the school, but most of all, I was bitter against God. I watched their every move to see if they really did have the happier, more peaceful life that they promised Salvation would bring. It was Wings of Faith that led me to God and helped put my life back on track.”
-Morgan K.

“My parents enrolled me in Wings of Faith for my senior year of high school when I was 17 years old.  I had been in and out of rehabs and juvenile hall since I was 14, and nothing had ever produced lasting results.  When I first walked through their door, I was a year behind in school and horribly addicted to drugs.  When I walked out less than a year later, I was a new girl.  Wings of Faith provided me a light and a path.  They shared the love of God with me and helped me cultivate a new purpose in life.  Because of their self-paced learning program, I finished almost 2 years of high school in one and graduated on time.   I now have a husband, and I am a homeschooling, soccer/football/gymnastics mom to 4 beautiful children!  I am getting ready to begin my midwifery training and hope to open my own practice one day.  I am forever thankful for the lessons and love that I received at Wings of Faith!”
-Meagan A. – Former Student

“The staff at Wings of Faith were angels brought into our lives!! I knew I could call at any time to check in. At Wings of Faith, I knew our daughter was safe and taken care of in a strict ruled yet extremely loving environment. The constant reminders of God’s love and his plan for all of us really began to register with our daughter. She was able to focus on her blessings provided by our God without all of the outside ugly influences in our world today. The location of the campus is breathtaking. I visited her in the spring and saw the green acreage in bloom. I also visited in the summer and enjoyed the warm evenings with fireflies. We picked our daughter up to take her to college (yes, college) in the winter 15 months after she arrived, and we experienced the pure white snow surrounding the academy. Coming from California, the opportunity for her to experience the change of seasons along with her spiritual and academic growth was priceless! The tuition was absolutely reasonable and worth every single penny. Now our daughter is at a Christian College and thriving! She is among other students of faith, and she chose to go there!! She has surrounded herself with wonderful friends that want to make a positive impact on this earth!!! I’m extremely proud of her, and we are absolutely eternally grateful for Wings of Faith Academy!! Please ask them for our contact information, and I would be honored to elaborate.” 
-Family in CA – (Parents)

“Wings of Faith Academy provided our daughter with a safe, highly structured, Christian environment. Our family was desperate as our daughter could no longer live at home due to her out-of-control behavior. We had been through extensive counseling, which sadly had not been effective, and was relieved to find this school. While attending, our daughter was able to study at her own pace, learn Biblical truths and gain self-control. We will always be grateful to Wings of Faith for helping restore hope to our family.” 
-Rick & Pam H. of Seattle – (Parents)

“We just wanted you to know how thankful and appreciative we are of you and your family for all that you’ve done for Natalie. It’s been about 6 months now – she is respectful and honoring, as well as kind and loving. Those changes in our daughter are ONLY because of what Wings of Faith and Our Precious Lord have done in and through her. We could never begin to thank you enough. We are quick to tell everyone that we really don’t know what we would have done without you, your family, and your staff. We have our daughter back, and it wouldn’t have happened without ALL of your time, sacrifice, and effort. Thank you for all that you’ve done!”
-Mark and Kim V. (Parents)

“I call Wings of Faith Academy a miracle school because God answered our prayers for our daughter through the school. Our daughter was very behind in school, and the Wings of Faith Academy helped fill in her learning gaps, get her to the right grade level, and even prepare her for college. Before we enrolled her in Wings of Faith Academy, she had stopped listening to us and was going on a troublesome path. Still, the Wings of Faith staff have helped restore our family relationships and even our daughter’s relationship with God. They provided the discipline and structure, preaching and teaching, love and grace through Christ that was needed in our daughter’s life. I highly recommend this school.”
-Colleen B. (Parent)

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart! If you EVER need me to talk to any parents considering sending their daughters to you, PLEASE give them my phone number; I would be delighted to recommend you without any restrictions whatsoever. May God bless ALL of you!!!!!!”
-Mr. & Mrs. J. (Parent)

“I walked in as nothing but a rebellious teenager, and now I’m leaving as a young lady with a productive plan for my life. I was born and raised in Oakland, California, but I will attend Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, and am going to major in nursing. Wow, who would’ve thought I’d go to college all the way across the country! The Lord has something big and great for me just waiting out there. I know it! But really, I could NOT have made it this far without God, who has given me countless chances, my wonderful loving parents for their sacrifices, and the amazing staff and the girls here at Wings of Faith. I want to thank and praise the LORD for saving me and my soul! ‘In my distress, I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.’ Psalm 120:1”
-Kristine P. – (Former Student)

“We are so very thankful for Wings of Faith and what all they’ve been able to accomplish with our daughter!! Her grades in school had dropped from being good to straight F’s…… she would bully her teachers into giving her special or easier assignments, classmates refused to work together with her….. and she was so far behind in her schooling that she wasn’t on a path to graduate. Staff at Wings of Faith are all Amazing in the jobs they are doing! She is now getting great grades in all of her classes and back on a graduation path!! We were at our wit’s end… we had tried everything more than once and some several times…. She had seen so many kinds of doctors, therapists, groups, and mental health specialists we could get her to… and she developed enough issues that her doctors had to place her in a pediatric lockdown facility for several months at one point to try and help her…. this therapy, that approach, these behaviors, those ideas, and books…. Her issues made her “that kid” at summer camps, banned from the boys and girls club; we had CPS involvement a few times until they realized it was her and not us…. We were resigned to just trying to survive until she reached age… her anger and attitude had gotten out of control to the point we feared she might try to hurt us when we were sleeping… we were very discouraged that despite all of our efforts, she was still falling thru the cracks of society, despite our out-stretched hands. Yes, Wings of Faith can be a hard place with strict rules and devout beliefs in church, but sometimes that guidance is what is required for someone who has been offered and refused any other avenues to find a better person within themselves.”
-G. H. (Parent)

“It has been over a year since my daughter was enrolled in Wings of Faith Academy. At that time, I truly had run out of all options in helping her. She was rebellious, reckless, deceitful, and her world was spiraling downward very, very fast. She was out of control at school; the entire staff had exhausted their resources, nothing was helping her. 14 months later, my daughter is a completely different young lady. She is respectful, thoughtful, caring of others, considerate, and her spiritual development astounds me. On my first visit with her, she spoke with me non-stop for three days. She never spoke with me for more than a couple of minutes. She was remorseful and wanted me to know ‘everything’ she had ever done. She expressed her gratitude for all that had been done for her. Most importantly, she understands and is grateful for Wings of Faith, the progress she has made there, and does not want to throw that away by going back to her prior life. The staff is very caring and truly loves their students. They stand firm in their beliefs and respect each other and the students. I do not know where or what condition my daughter would be in if not for Wings of Faith’s intervention in her life. It has been worth all of the sacrifices made to see my daughter as the young woman she is today. I will always be grateful to this amazing ministry.”
-Francis M. (Parent)

“Wings of Faith is a terrific school. A child who is not regulating themselves is not going to like it at first – but once they get the hang of making better decisions, they will see the wisdom of making calm, deliberate decisions based on facts, goals, and discipline as opposed to stubbornness will and emotion. There aren’t too many schools around today to honor and respect the parent’s role, even while the child is in their custody, physically. Wings of Faith does. They support family closeness even while you are apart. If your daughter struggles with behaviors you can no longer manage at home, don’t despair. Enroll her, and let her stay until the work is done. Trust the process. It’s not overnight, but the change will be significant.”
-Nicole V. (Parent)

“I felt the need to share my story. At the age of 12, my daughter started acting out. I was in search of help when I came across Wings Of Faith. I was scared and nervous about leaving my daughter hours from home like you. We made the drive. We toured the school and decided that it fit our daughter best. With me crying all the way home and calling every day. After two long months, I thought surely that was enough. Huge mistake! 10 months later, my husband and I drove our only daughter back for the second time. We decided she would stay the full year, with no negotiations. If I thought for one second there would be any harm or abuse, trust me, I would not have driven her back over there for the second time. I went to the 4-month on-campus visit, then the eighth-month visit. Her only complaint to me was that she had to do jumping jacks. If you are struggling for a place to send your troubled daughter, Wings of Faith is a wonderful place. The staff is amazing, and when I picked my daughter up, she was sadder leaving than when she arrived. Her faith in God is so powerful. And she really excelled in her school work. I will forever be grateful for the love Wings of Faith shown to my daughter. She calls and talks to the staff about once a week. She truly misses them. Please feel free to contact me; the school has my contact information.”
-Camie M. (Parent)

“I cannot give WOF enough praise. They welcomed my daughter when no one else would and had the patience and understanding to help bring out the best in her. She is soon graduating, and I am confident she is well prepared to handle adulthood positively and productively.”
-IZ I. (Parent)