RECONCILIATION MINISTRIES OF MICHIGAN

What RECONCILIATION MINISTRIES OF MICHIGAN does

Reconciliation Ministries of Michigan, Inc. is a faith-based nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered at 28241 Mound Rd, Warren, Michigan. The ministry delivers Christ-centered recovery services to men and women seeking to overcome sexual and relational brokenness — including pornography addiction, unwanted same-sex attraction, sexual abuse trauma, codependency, and difficulty sustaining healthy relationships — in a confidential, church-affiliated setting. Its core service portfolio comprises Licensed Professional Counseling delivered by Michigan-licensed counselors (Executive Director Dan Hitz holds an LPC and CCTP credential with EMDR training), the 20-week Living Waters discipleship and inner-healing program licensed from Desert Stream Ministries, the Mending the Soul 12-week abuse-recovery therapy group run by licensed therapists using curriculum from Dr. Steve and Celestia Tracy, Prayer Ministry, and open support groups including Walking Free and Healing Hearts (for parents of LGBTQ individuals). Speaking engagements to churches and organizations extend the ministry's educational reach.

The organization operates with a lean core team of three key staff (Dan Hitz, Joan Webb, Craig Beickelman) supplemented by volunteers, supplemented by referral partnerships through Restored Hope Network. The underlying technology stack is minimal — a Squarespace-hosted website (recmin.org), email newsletter, blog, and PayPal donation processing — with no proprietary software, mobile applications, APIs, or data platforms; service delivery is fundamentally human-mediated through licensed clinicians and trained prayer ministers.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit model combining tax-deductible donations (online via PayPal, checks, and stock gifts), Living Waters tuition of $495 per 20-week cycle (under $21/week, used in part as a commitment filter), and counseling fees explicitly priced far below market with scholarships available. Open groups, missions outreach, and most recovery resources are provided free of charge. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Metro Detroit, with limited international reach through Living Waters partnerships in Ubon, Thailand. The organization is governed by a board, affiliated with the International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies for ministerial credentials, and faces a meaningful regulatory constraint from Michigan HB 4616/4617 banning conversion therapy for minors (effective late October 2023).

Name

RECONCILIATION MINISTRIES OF MICHIGAN

Legal name

Reconciliation Ministries of Michigan, Inc.

Website

https://recmin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reconciliation Ministries of Michigan is a Warren, MI-based faith-based nonprofit that delivers Christ-centered counseling, the 20-week Living Waters program, Mending the Soul abuse-recovery therapy, and prayer ministry to individuals seeking to overcome sexual and relational brokenness in Metro Detroit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based counseling and recovery services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Christian counseling services
• Faith-based recovery programs
• Abuse recovery ministry
• Sexual addiction support
• Christ-centered discipleship

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations supporting the ministry's mission. Donations can be made via PayPal online or by mailing checks. Stock donations also accepted for tax benefits.
2. Living Waters Program Tuition: $495 tuition for the 20-week Living Waters program (less than $21 per week). This helps filter out non-serious participants and demonstrates financial investment in recovery.
3. Low-Cost Counseling Services: Licensed professional counseling services provided far below cost to ensure accessibility to those in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reconciliation Ministries of Michigan is a nonprofit Christian ministry that helps men and women overcome sexual and relational brokenness through licensed professional counseling, the Living Waters 20-week discipleship program, the Mending the Soul abuse recovery program, prayer ministry, and open support groups. Services are delivered primarily at its Warren, Michigan office and through church/community speaking engagements, with virtual counseling available.

Product overview

Reconciliation Ministries is a ministry organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of Christ-centered programs and services for individuals seeking to overcome sexual and relational brokenness. The core offerings include Licensed Professional Counseling (individual therapy by licensed professionals), the Living Waters 20-week discipleship program (group-based healing with worship, teaching, and prayer), and Mending the Soul (abuse recovery group therapy by licensed therapists). Additional services include Prayer Ministry, Speaking Engagements, and support groups such as Walking Free and Healing Hearts. Services are provided at low cost or with scholarships to ensure accessibility, with funding from donations. The organization partners with Restored Hope Network and uses programs developed by Desert Stream Ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Living Waters: A 20-week Christ-centered discipleship and ministry program for men and women seeking healing from sexual and relational brokenness including pornography addiction, codependency, sexual addiction, homosexuality, sexual ambivalence, childhood sexual abuse, and difficulty in establishing healthy relationships.
• Mending the Soul
• Walking Free
• Healing Hearts

Products and services

• Licensed Professional Counseling Professional counseling services provided by licensed mental health professionals for individuals struggling with sexual and relational brokenness, offered at reduced cost to ensure accessibility.
• Living Waters A 20-week Christ-centered discipleship and inner healing program for men and women seeking freedom from sexual and relational brokenness including pornography addiction, codependency, sexual addiction, unwanted same-sex attraction, childhood sexual abuse, and gender identity issues. Features weekly worship, teaching, and small group prayer ministry.
• Mending the Soul A support group program for survivors of abuse and neglect, combining Scripture with therapeutic insights to help overcome debilitating shame and trauma caused by sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Run by licensed professional therapists.
• Prayer Ministry Inner healing prayer ministry provided by trained volunteers and staff to help individuals find spiritual healing and freedom from sexual and relational brokenness through Christ-centered prayer.
• Speaking Engagements Biblical teachings and testimonies delivered by staff and volunteer ministry team members to churches, leadership teams, and organizations on topics including pornography addiction, homosexuality, and recovery from childhood sexual abuse.
• Walking Free Support Group An open support group for men and women at any stage of recovery, meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
• Healing Hearts Support Group A support group for parents and family members of individuals dealing with LGBTQ issues, meeting on the second Sunday of each month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Living Waters program runs 20 weeks, providing structured time for deep work on difficult life issues.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Restored Hope NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReconciliation Ministries is a Member Ministry of Restored Hope Network, a coalition of ministries serving those who desire to overcome sinful relational and sexual issues. Restored Hope works to connect those seeking help with local member ministries and support, equip, and connect member ministries.
• Desert Stream MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReconciliation Ministries uses the Living Waters program written by Desert Stream Ministries. Living Waters is described as a proven path of healing with groups all over the world and over thirty years of ministry experience.
• Mending the Soul Ministries (Dr. Steve and Celestia Tracy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mending the Soul program has been developed by Dr. Steve and Celestia Tracy, founders of Mending the Soul Ministries. Reconciliation Ministries runs the Mending the Soul therapy groups using this program.
• Renewal ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoan Webb, Mental Health Coach & Prayer Minister, sees clients in the offices of Reconciliation Ministries at Renewal Church, Warren.
• International Fellowship of Christian AssembliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDan Hitz is an ordained minister through The International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies. Craig Beickelman is a licensed Minister of the Gospel in the International Fellowship of Christian Assemblies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mastering Hope: Faith-based sexual addiction recovery ministry offering group programs for men and women. Directly comparable Christ-centered sexual brokenness recovery framework and target population.
• Faithful & True Ministries: Faith-based sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery ministry offering workshops and groups. Direct overlap in target audience (men/women struggling with sexual brokenness) and faith-integrated methodology.
• Desert Stream Ministries: Originator of the Living Waters 20-week discipleship program that Reconciliation Ministries runs. Operates the same Christ-centered sexual/relational brokenness healing model and shares a licensing/program relationship, making it the most directly comparable organization.
• Changed Movement: Christian network and resource hub supporting individuals navigating unwanted same-sex attraction through faith. Directly comparable theological stance and target population, though operating at a broader/network level.
• Mending the Soul Ministries: Founded by Dr. Steve and Celestia Tracy, this is the developer of the Mending the Soul abuse-recovery curriculum that Reconciliation Ministries delivers. Same faith-based trauma-healing approach, same target population of abuse survivors.
• Pure Desire Ministries: Faith-based organization focused on sexual addiction and pornography recovery, offering group programs and resources for individuals and churches. Highly comparable target population and Christ-centered recovery framework.
• New Life Ministries: Faith-based ministry offering counseling and resources around sexual brokenness and addiction, including a residential program. Comparable Christ-centered framework and focus on sexual integrity recovery.

Broad incumbents

• Focus on the Family: Large, established Christian family-focused organization offering counseling referrals, resources, and pastoral support. Overlaps in faith-based counseling for sexual/relational issues but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF): Well-established biblical counseling training and referral organization. Comparable faith-integrated counseling approach for individuals with sexual and relational struggles, but with a broader, more academic posture.

Others

• Restored Hope Network: Coalition/network of ministries serving those seeking to overcome sexual and relational issues, of which Reconciliation Ministries is a member. Ecosystem enabler and referral channel rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/10152018593627864
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reconciliation-ministries

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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