Mark & Amy Gwartney

Mark and Amy have served at Good Shepherd’s Fold (GSF) since 2008. Their children grew up with unique experiences on the tropical 120-acre campus. Mark is the Executive Director of GSF, serving as the spiritual leader of the ministry. The mission of GSF is to make disciples through Child Care & Advocacy, Education, and Community Development so that we are holistically building thriving families and transforming communities for Christ.

A Growing Impact

Established in 1994, GSF includes more than 100 staff members (missionaries and Ugandan believers) serving in pursuit of our vision of thriving families and transformed communities for Christ. This vision is expanding throughout rural Buikwe District through partnerships with local schools, churches, and community leaders.

Lives Shaped by Faith and Service

Amy has served as Director of Child Care & Advocacy for 16 years, overseeing the children’s home, medical clinic, and social work arms of the ministry. Mark was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, while Amy comes from Lynchburg, Virginia. Both graduated from Liberty University and served together in South Korea, Singapore, and the U.S. headquarters of Network of International Christian Schools (NICS) prior to serving at GSF. Mark and Amy are sent to Uganda by Broadway Baptist Church, Southaven, Mississippi.