For more than two decades, Our Father's House has been quietly shaping lives in Senoia — not through flashy programs or short-term fixes, but through relationships built on trust, consistency, and love. What began roughly 23 years ago as a simple tutoring effort has grown into something far deeper: a place where children and families are known, supported, and walked alongside through every season of life.
Founded by Linda Stankovich of Crossroads Church, Our Father's House began when she simply saw a need and stepped in. Her initial focus was helping children succeed academically, but it quickly became clear that tutoring alone wasn't enough. Families needed support. Children needed consistency. Parents needed someone willing to walk with them, not just offer solutions. Linda invited four families to help shoulder the work — and two of those families remain actively involved today.
Among them were Jean Bright and Vera Adair. At the time, Jean and Vera were meeting regularly in the park, praying and asking God where He was calling them to serve. When they heard about an informational meeting for Our Father's House, they attended — and never left. Shortly after they joined, Linda stepped aside, allowing volunteers like Jean and Vera to help lead and expand the mission. Today, nearly two decades later, Our Father's House is walking alongside parents who were once children in the original tutoring program — now supporting second-generation families.
While speaking with Branndan Vanegmond, the conversation paused so she could place an order for five chicken sandwiches — she was on her way to pick up five young men for basketball practice. It was a perfect picture of Our Father's House in motion.
Raised in neighboring Sharpsburg, Branndan describes volunteering as simply part of who her family is. With more than 30 years in and out of the classroom, her roots run deep. Branndan first connected with Our Father's House while homeschooling her own children, looking for meaningful ways to teach them service and compassion. Today, she mentors families she once knew in the classroom, now walking alongside their children in a new season of life — proof that at Our Father's House, relationships don't end, they evolve.
A Place Where Kids Are Known
Today, Our Father's House serves children K–12, providing tutoring, mentorship, and a safe place to land when life feels overwhelming. On any given afternoon, kids can stop in for a snack, work through homework with a mentor, or simply have space to breathe after a hard day at school.
But this isn't a quiet tutoring center. It's a place filled with laughter, movement, and life — kids playing football or soccer, learning teamwork, burning energy, and simply being kids. For many, it's the one place where they know someone is always happy to see them.
Walking With Parents, Too
While Our Father's House is centered on serving children, the care doesn't stop there. Families receive life coaching and support in areas like financial planning, spiritual growth, emotional health, and relationships. As Lorey Wetmiller shared, "This only works because of the trust placed in us by the mothers of these families. We walk with them — not over them."
Learning to Dream, Learning to Lead
In 2025, Our Father's House entered a season of greater structure. Mondays became intentional meeting days, focused on life skills that extend far beyond schoolwork. Kids learn how to speak confidently, make eye contact, show respect, and carry themselves with dignity. They practice interview skills, explore vocational paths, and learn to believe they are worthy of where they're headed.
The results have been transformational. School principals have noticed, with one sharing that several students connected to Our Father's House have made complete 180-degree turnarounds — kids once labeled as problematic are now thriving, focused, and growing in confidence.
The Power of "The One"
Mentors at Our Father's House are taught to be "the one." The one who answers the phone. The one who shows up. The one who steps in when no one else can. For many children, there simply isn't someone to call when life goes sideways. Mentors step into those gaps physically, emotionally, and spiritually. That's why this program feels less like a service — and more like family.
A Home at Last
After 23 years of operating out of donated and shared spaces, Our Father's House received a building of its own in October 2025 — a milestone that marked more than growth. It marked permanence. For the first time, the organization has a true home — a place where families know they belong, where kids can walk in without hesitation, and where the mission can continue to grow.
Stories That Come Full Circle
Perhaps the most powerful testament to the impact of Our Father's House is Keekee's story. One of the very first children to receive tutoring through the program, KeeKee is now a board member, and her own nephews are receiving the same love and support she once did. That kind of full-circle moment only happens when relationships are built to last.
Rooted in Jesus. Centered on family. Committed for the long haul.
OFH Needs
As Our Father's House continues to grow, so does the need for people willing to step in and walk alongside more families. The heart of this mission has always been built on mentors — individuals and couples who are willing to show up consistently, share the love of Jesus, and open their lives to others.
OFH TEAM: Jean Bright – Executive Co-Director. Vera Adair – Executive Co-Director. Brian Wetmiller – Director of Youth, Chairman of the Board. Branndan Vanegmond – Program Director. Lorey Wetmiller – Director of Family and Community Engagement.
For more information or to get involved call Lorey Wetmiller 678-687-5606 or visit www.ourfathershousesenoia.org.