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"...to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead a spirit of despair." - Isaiah 61:3
Our Mission is to be a safe harbor for wounded hearts to be reconciled to the unconditional love of God through grace and faith.
Maria's greatest passion is to be used by God to bring healing to the broken-hearted and freedom for those silenced by shame and regret, particularly those wounded by the heartbreak of abortion. Maria desires to lead post-abortive men and women to the healing and freedom she has received through Christ.
Having owned several successful businesses throughout his lifetime, David brings years of business experience to the boardroom. Though not post-abortive himself, David is filled with the compassion of Jesus for the abortion-wounded. He and his wife Maria reside in beautiful Woodland Park, Colorado.
I am a post-abortive woman who suffered in silent shame for decades. When Maria shared her desire to birth this ministry, I knew I needed to be a part. My heart is to serve and help post-abortive women and men get their voices back.
After 16 years of struggling with the emotional and physical effects of abortion, Theresa found powerful healing from God. This inspired her to serve as a peer counselor at a Crisis Pregnancy Center for 17 years, guiding and supporting women in finding healing from guilt and shame. Theresa looks forward to continuing this work at Grace Place, helping both men and women find liberation from the emotional chains of abortion.
Angelina brings over 20 years of dedicated experience working with and advocating for children and families, both in professional capacities and through various ministry roles. Her passion for this ministry stems from witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by individuals grappling with post-abortive wounds, affecting both men and women within her own family circle. Driven by compassion and a deep-seated commitment, Angelina is fervently dedicated to supporting ministries and organizations aimed at providing holistic healing and support to those in need.
For 17 years, I worked in management, growing as a leader, while also volunteering for 9 years with Youth for Christ, mentoring incarcerated youth and teen parents in Nebraska and Colorado. In 2018, I moved to Woodland Park to attend Charis Bible College, earning an associate's degree in biblical studies and completing the 3rd Year Practical Government program. I interned for Truth & Liberty Coalition, where I now serve as State Director of Field Operations, helping Hispanic pastors and communities engage in local civic government. I also founded Destiny Walkers (2018-2021), a nonprofit that assisted schools by meeting community needs. My work involves connecting citizens and organizations across Colorado, building relationships with pastors, government, and marketplace leaders. I have also been honored to visit Washington, D.C., where I’ve developed connections with influential Christian organizations and am part of the Hispanic Division Nationwide in D.C.
Jim and Brenda Morgan are honored to serve on the board of the Deeper Still Pikes Peak Chapter. Together, they have witnessed the powerful impact of this ministry in bringing healing and freedom to women and men affected by abortion. Jim and Brenda met through their church singles class and were friends for five years before recognizing God's calling to marry. They have now been married for 38 years and are blessed with three children and six grandchildren, with whom they love spending time. Brenda has been involved with the Deeper Still DFW Chapter since its inception, with Jim joining a few years later. Together, Jim and Brenda have served in multiple ministry roles, including at SonScape Retreat Center in Woodland Park, Colorado, where they supported retreats as a host couple—providing meals, hospitality, encouragement, and prayer. Jim and Brenda are passionate about the mission of Deeper Still and believe it is a place where God brings healing, restoration, and freedom to those it serves.
Joyce accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in her early teens and received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in December 2016. She and her husband, Mark, have been happily married for 42 years, and during his Air Force career they were blessed to live in and travel to many places and countries. Joyce has enjoyed serving in many areas of church ministry, including Sunday school, greeting, safety team, Vacation Bible School, hospital visitation, prayer team, and leading a women's Bible study for eight and a half years. She and Mark are blessed with two daughters and three granddaughters in Australia, and they enjoy fishing, camping, and spending time outdoors. Joyce is passionate about serving others, encouraging spiritual growth, and sharing God's love wherever He opens the door. As the Watchman on the Wall Onsite Prayer Coordinator for Deeper Still Pikes Peak, she has been deeply moved to witness women and men set free from shame, fear, trauma, and past wounds through God's healing and redemption.
Before learning about Andrew and Charis Bible College I experienced a certain amount of freedom and healing. But somehow I could not find the Sabbath rest within my own heart where Jesus resides. I found Him! Words cannot express the difference you have made in my life and in my marriage.
To my 3rd Year Ministry School team, thank you for the hours you selflessly poured into helping get Grace Place off the ground. May God reward you richly.
Forever bonded by our love for Jesus and our divine connection at Charis Bible College. Susan, Beverly, Faith, Carole, I love you ladies to the moon and back!
Maria Carpenter’s life mission is to lead others into the freedom she has experienced through the grace and faith found in the gospel. After enduring deep traumas, Maria found herself trapped in depression and battling suicidal thoughts. The emotional wounds from her past, including the pain of abortion, drove her into a dark and isolating place. But everything changed when she encountered Jesus. Desperate for healing, she surrendered to God, allowing Him to remove everything in her life that was not aligned with His will. Though the process was painful at times, Maria trusted that the outcome would be nothing short of transformative. Today, she walks in a freedom she never thought possible, continually inviting God to refine and heal her heart whenever necessary.
Moved by a passion to bring freedom to others (Isaiah 61:1-3), Maria responded to God's call to establish Grace Place Restoration Center—a sanctuary for broken hearts to experience God’s unconditional love through grace and faith. The center provides free post-abortion support for both men and women, offering 8-week healing classes and 3-day retreats designed to restore hope and wholeness. Maria’s husband, David, fully supports and actively participates in the ministry, though he himself is not post-abortive.