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Shalom Ministries transforms lives by integrating theology, neuroscience, and soul care to heal the deep ruptures in our connection with God, ourselves, and others.
The Hebrew word Shalom goes far deeper than just peace — it means wholeness, repair, and even the crushing of the chaos that fractures our lives, often beginning in childhood through broken attachment and the absence of attunement from our primary caregivers.
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Our Mission:
Theologically grounded in the Word of God, we bring scientific expertise, relational care, and accessible behavioral wellness services into historically disenfranchised communities.
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By focusing on childhood experiences, we work to prevent and change generational patterns—offering tools for healthy attachment, emotional regulation, and renewal of the mind.
We believe the groundbreaking approach of spiritual formation and relational neuroscience paves the way to a life of Shalom.
The Crush the Chaos Retreat is for those wanting to learn more about how to work toward secure attachment with God and with others.
Highlights:
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Hope Founding Pastor Kevin Butcher will share how the love of the Father seeks to heal us from struggle.
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Pastor Drew Fralick, who is also a registered therapist, will dive into neuroscience and share how our minds have the ability to be rewired to overcome past trauma, and move forward to a more peaceful, regulated place.
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Deliverance Minister Lacey Sadler will also return to Hope for what promises to be a time of Spirit-led worship, praise and transformation.
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Pastor Chris Ratcliff will speak to how God designed us for connection to Him and others, and explore different styles of attachment that influence our faith and relationships.
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FOCUS AREAS
Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where individuals can
experience holistic healing and restoration through:
Promoting
Mental Wellness
We are committed to supporting our Detroit community with accessible resources, activities, and spaces that nurture mental well-being from a
faith-based approach we call spiritual formation and relational neuroscience.
Fostering Youth Development
With our unique emphasis on spiritual formation and relational neuroscience, we focus on preventative brain development in children and youth by harnessing attachment theory to lay a strong foundation for their future.
We also equip parents to understand the importance of face-to-face engagement, or attunement, as a vital way to build secure connections that foster lifelong emotional, relational, and spiritual health.
Building Community
We desire to create a welcoming environment for healing and connection. Whether through group therapy, face-to-face engagements, retreats, or specialized support from our exceptional team.
"Today, contemporary neurobiologists and attachment theorists are confirming what has been God’s design for human beings since the beginning of creation.
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Beginning in infancy, our brains are formed through face to face experiences of love. We develop fully into our true identities through experiences of attuned attachment to God, to self and to others."
-Dr. Pam Pangborn
Based in the Word of God
We believe that, with the help of theology, soul care, and the breakthroughs in neuroscience, we can understand what the Bible has been telling us for over 2,000 years: we are not to be conformed to the patterns of this world, shaped by chaos and dysfunction, but to be transformed by the renewal of our minds.
Underscored by Neuroscience
Neuroscience now affirms we can rewire our brains, break free from destructive patterns, and experience profound peace. By confronting our inner struggles, with the help of God’s presence and the latest scientific insights, we can unlock our full potential for healing and connection.
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Thank you to our partners and sponsors
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