Amanda Lawrence
Founder of Chayah Ministries
Amanda, a devoted follower of Jesus, is a single mother who is deeply committed to helping other women break free from the chains of addiction, shame, guilt, anxiety, and depression. Amanda embraced salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at age 12.
However, as there are no guarantees for a life of ease, Amanda was in the mix of many tests. Amanda experienced sexual abuse as a child, battled drug and alcohol addiction as a teen, and grappled with emotional and physical trauma as a young adult. Remarkably, she overcame substance abuse and addiction before becoming a mother, yet struggled with depression and anxiety, culminating in a clinical diagnosis before two years of single motherhood had passed.
Even with the forces of the culture against her, she has maintained sobriety from both drugs and alcohol since Dec 2006 and, by the grace of God, has overcome anxiety and depression. Amanda firmly believes God has called her to guide women on similar paths toward genuine healing through Jesus Christ's grace and the Holy Spirit's transformative power.
In addition to her role as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Saige Partners, Amanda is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She serves as the Executive Director and Founder of Chayah Ministries, Inc., where she strives with an unwavering dedication to empower and support women on their journey to restoration.
Our guiding principles revolve around five core values: being Spirit-led, obedient to the Word of God, expectant of His abundant blessings, faithful in all endeavors, and unapologetically bold in sharing the message of the Gospel and the restorative power of Christ.
We stand firm in our philosophies.
1) Discipleship First: Our commitment to prioritizing discipleship means we won’t accept any funding that hinders our mission to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ that enables women to walk in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
2) Always Giving Back: We firmly believe Christ empowers us to adopt an abundance mindset. Therefore, we pledge to give back 10% of all contributions we receive.
Our Overarching Goals
Advancing the Kingdom
We aspire to advance the Kingdom of Christ in the hearts of those who are brokenhearted.
Meeting Basic Needs
Our mission encompasses providing essential necessities like food, safety, shelter, and a supportive community through a restorative discipleship residential program.
Fostering Spiritual Growth
We are dedicated to offering resources for spiritual growth, education, and enduring Christ-centered healing.
Chayah Ministries is not just a calling; it's a transformational journey dedicated to healing, restoration, and the unwavering message of hope in Christ.