Door of Hope

OUR MISSION

Through God's power, Door of Hope equips people all over the world to live free from abuse and trauma through conferences, educational workshops, support groups, trauma recovery counseling and prayer ministry, and safe housing.

DOOR OF HOPE IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Partnering with God to redeem lives and restore families affected by trauma and abuse

• Through God's power, Door of Hope equips people all over the world to live free from trauma and abuse through educational conferences and workshops, support groups, trauma recovery counseling and prayer ministry.

• Door of Hope helps individuals to better understand the dynamics of abuse, how to recognize abusive behavior, steps to healing from past abuse and trauma, and how to break the cycle of abuse in their family and in their personal life. We also provide support to help people learn how to cultivate healthy relationships as they move forward in their journey.

• In 2019, we offered 41 support groups for 269 participants. We also ministered to individuals in 229 trauma recover prayer ministry appointments. We also held conferences and workshops to provide hope and healing for the participants along with the educational aspects.

• In 2019, we expanded our reach to the cities of Mankato and Cloquet, in addition to our primary ministry location in the Twin Cities. We offer support groups and trauma recovery prayer ministry in all three locations and we are continuing to add more locations in 2020. 

• As we are growing, we are also offering Global Support Groups and prayer ministry appointments through online Zoom meetings. These online opportunities have opened the door to reach people across the US and in other countries. 

Our Key Verse: There I will give back her vineyards to her and transform her Valley of Troubles into a Door of Hope.  - Hosea 2:15a (Living Bible)

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“We Walk With Them” Virtual Family Fun Walk is being held in the month of October to bring awareness and recognize that domestic violence impacts millions of people, and it’s not only women who are victims: many men suffer domestic violence as well. It is a problem across every status, culture, religion, and race. There are many different forms of domestic violence as well, which is why raising awareness is so critical. There are great efforts all around the world in order to reduce domestic violence, but there is still a lot that needs to be done, which is why Domestic Violence Awareness Month is so important. 

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically. 

Abusive and controlling behavior goes beyond physical violence. Many people experience emotional, psychological, financial, and gaslighting abuse that can leave them with deep, internal wounds that can cause on-going trauma and pain. Most times, it is hard to find a way out of these difficult situations.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES

• On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.

• Domestic violence hotlines receive an average 20,000 phone calls per day in the U.S.

• Domestic victimization is correlated with a higher rate of depression and suicidal behavior. 

• 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MINNESOTA

• 33.7% of Minnesota women and 23.5% of Minnesota men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner rape and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

• 1 in 3 homeless women in Minnesota is homeless because of domestic violence.

• In 2019 at least 22 women, 3 men, and 9 family members/friends in Minnesota were murdered in domestic violence homicides.