Meet The Team

The founders of the City Edge Projects, Inc. (CEP), which falls under the leadership of Gateway Restoration International Network, Inc. (GRIN), are Dr. Leon and Dr. Barbara Beeler. Dr. Leon was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dr. Barbara was born in Augusta, GA. They have three sons and have been married for 56 years. Dr. Leon was saved in 1977 and accepted his call to ministry as a Pastor in 1980. Dr. Leon and Barbara have previously pastored two churches and Dr. Leon is a Veteran of the United States Army and also worked in management with BellSouth for 30 years before retiring and going into the ministry full time in 1996. Dr. Barbara was a licensed nurse. Dr. Barbara and her husband, Dr. Leon are the founders of Restoration Theological Seminary, which is committed to providing programs of study in ministerial training and equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. The school plays a key role in training ministers, lay leaders, and the saints through Restoration Theological Seminary. Dr. Leon Beeler has a Th.D. in Theology and DD in Divinity. He serves as Senior Chaplain for the Forest Park City Police Department, Vice President of Restoration Theological Seminary, Founder of the Forest Park Minister’s Association, and Director of the City Edge Projects, Inc. Dr. Barbara Beeler has a Ph.D. in Christian Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling. She is the CEO of Gateway Restoration International Network, Inc. that provides Spiritual Care and Oversight for churches, ministries, Christian schools, Counseling Centers, and ministers. She is the President of Restoration Theological Seminary and has a Christian Counseling Center where Counseling, Life Coaching and Deliverance are some of the services that are provided.

Mr. Brian Beeler is Chief Executive Officer of City Edge projects, Inc. and has held this position for the past 15 years. He has been an integral part of the corporation since its inception in 1995. Mr. Beeler has volunteered countless hours to the corporation from participating in the youth rallies to assisting the children with after school teaching GED classes, Food Pantry, and running the overall operations of GRIN. Mr. Beeler has served on the executive Board of City Edge Projects, Inc, and Gateway Restoration International Network (GRIN). Mr. Brian Beeler is a Graduate of Fort Valley State University and holds a BS in Pure Mathematics. He also has earned an A+ Computer Technician Certification from Mercer University ICTS, Qradar Cyber Security Certification, and has earned an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate from Clayton State University. Mr. Beeler is currently working for IBM Internet Security Systems, Inc. as a US Regional SOC Senior Analyst / Team Leader. Mr. Beeler has also worked for the Upward Bound Program at Atlanta Metropolitan College for ten years as a Math Tutor / Counselor and Computer Lab Instructor for high school students who are preparing to go to college.

Ashley Beeler holds an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Atlanta Metropolitan State College. She is currently a Film Production student at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Ashley has extensive background and experience in Customer Service. She also is fluent in managing and maintaining records of Customer files which includes sensitive and confidential documentation. Previous responsibilities include back office reporting, receiving, and mail. She is also versed in State of Georgia Policy and Procedures, all of which were encompassed within 2.5 year tenure with the Clayton County Tax Commissioners Office. Ashley also serves as an Office Administrator with Gateway Restoration International Network, Inc. Ashley's skills include Word, Excel, Microsoft, Square, and QuickBooks. Ashley is currently an active team member of the GRIN City Edge Project.

The Gateway Food Pantry is open every 2nd Monday of the month. Food will be distributed to the public from the hours of 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Food is distributed from door #3 at 4981 Phillips Dr., Forest Park, GA 30297. Please drive around the building and pull up to door 3 on your right. Someone will bring you a short form for your contact information. Please remain in your vehicle. 

Deacon Terry is the assistant director of the Gateway Food Pantry. FREE Food is distributed to anyone in need. We do not have a delivery service but food can be picked up for someone else. 

Distribution every 2nd Monday of the month from 3:00PM-5:00PM