About Restore & Rise Ministries

Restored & Rise Ministries is a ministry that exists to empower and provide hope for women and children who are struggling through the confusion of spousal abuse and violence. What began as one woman’s heartache has turned into a mission to help other women find hope, healing, clarity, and encouragement while dealing with abuse, deception, trauma, and spousal betrayal.

THE BEGINNINGS

Darah Ashlie
Founder & President

After silently enduring domestic abuse and struggling to find help within her church, Darah realized the urgent need for safe, faith-based support for women like her. During nearly a decade of serving in missions and ministry, she met many others quietly carrying the same pain.

Out of that experience, God stirred a deep passion to bring healing and hope to women impacted by abuse and trauma. Now Darah serves as an Abuse Recovery Coach, with a Master’s in Counseling, Darah helps survivors find safety and restoration through her private practice.

Still a missionary at heart and deeply committed to the church, God has given her a new way to share the Good News—through helping women heal. She now works with survivors through her abuse recovery practice, helps to run courses to equip churches in supporting the abused, and speaks at churches, trainings, and community events on topics such as domestic abuse, emotional and relational healing, and overcoming the pain of trauma and loss.

Is your church or community group interested in holding a training event, or learning more about how you can help support victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse?

“My church held a seminar with Darah as the speaker. It was so informative that we brought her back a second time! The information that she shares is so educational and practical. We always look forward to having her in our churches.”

Pastor Jim Buchanon
Frostburg Seventh-day Adventist Church

  • Darah Ashlie's webinar drew an enthusiastic response, clearly pinpointing a very real hunger in the Christian community for biblically-grounded, gospel-centered approaches to abuse. Her life experience has strengthened without hardening her, a rare feat. She is a trusted source of help for those badly treated by others.

    Dr. Jennifer Jill Schwirzer, Founder & Director, The Abide Network

  • Darah shared a very thoughtful message at our church. It encouraged vulnerability and creating a safe space for growth and healing, and was delivered in such a gentle way. She combined valid research, neuroscience, and the Gospel, leading us straight to the foot of the cross and directing us to Jesus. I highly recommend Darah as a speaker for churches, women's retreats, and youth/young adult events!

    Stephanie Livergood, Pastor's Wife, Martinsburg SDA Church

Schedule Darah to Speak

Thank you for your interest in having Darah come and speak at your church, retreat, or community event. If you would like more details, please reach out via the form below. Please be sure to include the requested date of your event, the location, and times you are requesting. Once submitted, we will prayerfully review your request and be in touch with the next steps for booking your event.

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