“Mrs. Lana,” as she is affectionately known by generations of students, began a small Bible study for local high school students in the living room of her family’s home in tiny Bells, Texas, in 2017. What began with just 12 students quickly grew to more than 70, and today Home Run Ranch regularly welcomes more than 150 students each week.

As the number of students grew, so did the vision.

Today, Home Run Ranch is a thriving student ministry serving hundreds of young people from more than 20 area high schools. At the heart of everything is the weekly Bible study, where students come together to worship, hear God’s Word, grow in their faith, and build lasting friendships.

But Home Run Ranch is also a place where students can simply have fun and be kids. The property features a lighted turf Wiffle Ball field modeled after Fenway Park, a lighted basketball and pickleball court, ping pong, billiards, fishing, outdoor patios, picnic areas, and a fire pit.

The newest addition, The Dugout, provides a large indoor gathering space with seating for more than 100 people, along with a kitchen and concession stand and two restrooms. The facility is also available for parties, team events, and corporate gatherings, with proceeds reinvested directly into the ministry and its mission.

From a dozen students gathered in a living room to hundreds of young people walking through the gates each year, the heart of Home Run Ranch has never changed.

Our mission is simple: to provide a safe, welcoming place where high school students can grow in their relationship with Jesus, build meaningful friendships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.