Compassion

For the hurting.

Hope

In the midst of crisis.

Restoration

For broken relationships.

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caring for the heart

Restoration Stories

Bob & Linda

Hearts Being Healed

what makes us different?

Programs Designed with You in Mind

Marriage Mentoring

Married couples experience compassion and hope, as they meet with a caring counselor who will walk with them on their journey of restoration. Haven of Hope provides intensive counseling for an initial 5 days, 3 hours each day. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.

616-693-2925

pre-marriage mentoring

Our goal is to help engaged and dating couples truly understand and know each other before they make the commitment to marriage. Couples experience four three-hour sessions over three days.

616-693-2925

marriage retreats

Our marriage retreats provide couples with the opportunity to get away from the daily routine and focus on their relationship. Attendees will meet other couples, relax in a positive environment, and grow through teaching tools and application times.

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follow up groups

Restoration isn’t a once and done thing, and we commit to walking the journey with you. Follow Up Groups are small and include a lead couple who will guide you through the Building Blocks for Relationships workbook. Follow up groups meet once a week for six weeks.

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How can you make a difference?

Be A Monthly Hope Giver

the need

The need is great. With nearly 2400 divorces a day, many couples are simply hanging on. Some have spent all they have on counseling services that promised hope, but left them feeling hopeless. You can offer that hope.

First, will you partner with us in prayer? Just as Aaron and Hur held Moses’ arms up during the battle with the Amalekites (Ex. 17:8-16) so we need those who will stand with us in this battle to reclaim marriages for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Would you commit to holding this ministry up in prayer.

“Faith may move mountains, but prayer moves God.”

—Joni Eareckson Tada

the opportunity

Next, will you partner with us through giving? As a hope giver, you make a difference-a difference in lives, homes, and the future. Your donations make it possible for Haven of Hope to continue offering its counseling services free of charge to each couple that comes through our doors.

Giving is quick and easy. By clicking on the button below, you will be directed to our secure online donation site.

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What Drives Us

Our Mission

Haven of Hope is a faith-based ministry committed to healing hearts
and restoring relationships.

Get Involved

If your church would like to host a weekend event, we would love to talk with you. Please contact us for more information.

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Upcoming Events

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March 16-18, 2023 Marriage Retreat

Ephrata, PA

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dedicated to compassion, hope, restoration

The Hope Team

Steve & April Swartz

Marriage Mentor

Steve & April Swartz married in 1977, and they have five grown
children and five grandchildren. Steve attended Rosedale Bible
Institute in Ohio and then spent 3 years teaching music in a
private school setting in Goshen, Indiana. A few of his hobbies are farming, fishing, and good conversations. Steve and April moved
to Michigan where he served as pastor of a small congregation
and then began a construction business. In the fall of 2003, Steve
and April were exposed to “Biblical Concepts in Counseling” (now
known as “Caring for the Heart Ministry”) and shortly thereafter founded Haven of Hope Ministries. Haven of Hope is an associated office of Caring for the Heart Ministry. They now work as a team in ministry, helping couples find compassion, hope & restoration.

Jim & Diane Adamson

Marriage Mentor & Follow-Up Director

Jim and Diane have been married since 2013 and in 2014 they felt called to mission work in Ghana, West Africa. For 6.5 years they served as the mission field directors overseeing a Bible seminary, local churches, and various evangelistic outreaches. Jim and Diane were first exposed to Haven of Hope Ministries when they held a Two Hearts, One Flame Marriage Retreat for their local Ghanaian church. Upon their return to the U.S. in 2020, their hearts were drawn to join Haven of Hope Ministries, where Jim and Diane are now serving as counselors. Where they love to be the heart of Jesus to hurting couples. Jim also serves as the Building Blocks for Relationship Follow-Up program director.

The Adamsons welcomed their little baby girl to this world in May of 2022!

Jim enjoys music, photography, and the great outdoors. Diane loves fellowship, travel, and a warm cup of tea.

Melissa Barker

Administrative Secretary

Melissa has been married to Bruce – her best friend – for 31 years.

They have three grown children and a son-in-law who all bring her heart joy.

She loves summer walks, trips to the beach, and ice cream in waffle cones. Her hobbies include drama coaching, quilting, and reading.

You will meet Melissa at the front desk of HOH. She is an expert at answering your questions and showing you the facility. You will experience her heart for ministry and being the hands and feet of Jesus is her gift.