History
Our Story: A Legacy of Faith and Family
Rooted in Prayer, Grown by God’s Grace
In the summer of 2012, a small group of women in Gunnison, Colorado, began to pray and talk about a pressing need: how to support women facing unexpected pregnancies—especially students at the local university. They saw the need for compassionate, Christ-centered care: women being fully informed of their pregnancy options, receiving emotional support no matter their choice, and being offered free education in parenting and life skills.
As they prayed and sought wisdom, the conversation widened. Their hearts were burdened not just for pregnant women, but for vulnerable children, families in crisis, and the role the Church could play in foster care, adoption, and holistic child advocacy. From these Spirit-led conversations, Legacy Family Ministries was born—a non-profit Christian ministry devoted to coming alongside families with truth, love, and hope in Jesus Christ.
By December 2012, a board was formed, by-laws were adopted, and Legacy Family Ministries became officially incorporated in the state of Colorado.
Lighthouse Pregnancy Center
A Light in the Darkness
The first focus of Legacy Family Ministries was establishing a place of refuge and hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies. In October 2013, Legacy Family Ministries received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS. Just nine months later, in July 2014, Lighthouse Pregnancy Center opened its doors—offering free, confidential support, pregnancy testing, education, and biblical counsel.
Lighthouse continues to be a beacon of light in the Gunnison Valley, sharing the love of Christ and affirming the sanctity of life. (To learn more, please visit the Lighthouse tab in the menu.)
LEAD Program
Learning. Encouragement. Accountability. Discipleship.
In 2016, the LFM board identified another need in the Gunnison Valley: a growing number of homeschool families needing support, structure, and Christ-centered community. By early 2020, Legacy Family Ministries had expanded its vision to act as a ministry incubator—providing nonprofit covering and administrative support for new ministries so they could focus on service without the weight of early infrastructure.
The LEAD Program—a two-day-a-week enrichment program for homeschooled children—was the first ministry to launch under this model. LEAD exists to nurture the hearts, minds, and souls of children through a Charlotte Mason-inspired, gospel-centered approach to learning. (More information is available under the LEAD Program tab.)
Growing New Ministries
Antora Youth Ranch
In the winter of 2022, God brought a new vision to Legacy Family Ministries through a local couple with a heart for youth and families. They envisioned a Christ-centered youth ranch—a place where kids could experience mentorship, nature, healing, and purpose. The LFM board prayerfully agreed to help launch this vision.
Antora Youth Ranch was born in July 2022 under the covering of LFM, and by May 2024, it had grown strong enough to become its own 501(c)(3) organization. We praise God for their growth and are honored to have played a role in their beginning.
Looking Ahead
Legacy Family Ministries continues to seek God’s leading in equipping the Church, encouraging families, and launching ministries that shine the light of Christ in practical, life-changing ways. Whether through advocacy, education, pregnancy support, or discipleship—we remain committed to strengthening families for the glory of God.
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” —Psalm 127:1