MINISTRIES
JAIL MINISTRY
Our desire is to impart hope and help in times of distress so that dads, moms, husbands and wives can be returned to their families whole and healthy through the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
AFTER CARE
We provide an alternate option to men and women leaving prison or jail or are addicts seeking sobriety.
Steve Malek 1960-2024
Co Founder
Gateway To Glory Ministries
In Memory: Steven Preston Brown-Malek, 64, passed away on October 13, 2024 in Troy MI. Born on June 17, 1960, Steve was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. His relationship with Christ profoundly influenced his love and dedication to his wife, children, grandchildren, church and community. If you knew Steve, you loved him.
Steve graduated from Cousino High School in 1978 and completed his trade school education becoming a Journeyman Carpenter. He worked as a Union Master Carpenter for many years. In 1999, he joined Bethesda Christian Church as their in-house carpenter and later founded Gateway To Glory Ministries with his wife. After serving at Bethesda, he was called to serve full-time in ministry and became Chaplain of the Macomb County Jail. As Chaplain, he found a plentiful mission field where he labored until the week prior to his death, adding many to the Kingdom of God. He was, indeed, “fruitful in the land of his affliction”. (Gen 41:52). Steve’s relationship with Jesus Christ was central to his life, and he dedicated his life to evangelizing and helping others strengthen their faith.
He was most joyful while spending time with his family. Evangelizing, cooking, hunting, skydiving, skiing (both on water and snow) and worshiping the Lord were some things he enjoyed doing most.
Steve is survived by his wife, Robin Malek; daughters, Brittanie Malek-Troy, Chelsea Bennett, and Jessica Wojt; sons-in-law, Nick Heinzelmann and Brandon Wojt; and grandchildren, Hailee, Hollie, Isaac and Ezekiel. He was preceded in death by his father, Edsel Brown; mother, Helen Malek; and adoptive father, Edward Malek.
You can watch the memorial for this wonderful man of God at this link: https://youtube.com/live/_2nLUltNWlI?feature=share
Our Team
The Board of Directors governs the ministry in order to maintain the integrity and the direction of the mission.
Robin Malek
Co Founder
Tom Frazee
President
Joan Bedford
Secretary
Steve Wanamaker
Treasurer
John Rutt
Vice-President
Sharron Rutt
Member
Timothy Helland
Member
You can make a difference.
Donate Financially
Your financial donations are very important to continue our mission of "Restoring Lives, Restoring Families". Tell your friends and family how you are impacting lives of those who are struggling, through your financial support.
Donate Your Time
There are many ways to invest your time in this ministry. Number one is to pray for the ministry. Volunteer opportunities include: Bible Study teachers, mentors, counselors, fundraisers, life skills teachers, and more. Please call the office for information. 586-307-9323 or 855-55GATEW (855-554-2839)
contact us
Macomb County Jail - jail ministry portion
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 480083, New haven, mi 48048-0083
gatewaytoglory@yahoo.com
Phone
855-55GATEW or 586-307-9323
Upcoming Events
Christmas Bag Pack!
December 15, 2025
6pm - 8:30pm
Training Room (West Entrance) at the Macomb County Jail.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity to participate in during the holidays with your family, this is it! Various churches gather together at the Macomb County Jail in order to pack Christmas Bags for each and every inmate incarcerated during the holidays, as well as the staff working on the delivery day (the Chaplain’s office will deliver the bags on December 16th).
Our desire is to spread the Good news through a gift bag that contains: the Daily Bread (Christmas edition), a tract, Ramen noodle packet, Toast Cheez crackers, Slim Jim, Cookies or Chips, and candy. Volunteers pack all of those items in a bag, pray over the bags, then the Chaplain’s office delivers them the next day.
This is our way of showing the inmates that Jesus knows exactly where they are, they are not forgotten, and His love can reach even through the jail cells. If you would like to volunteer, please call the Chaplain’s office at the Macomb County Jail 586-307-9323 (direct line) and leave a message with the number of people you will bring.