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Our Story:
Who are we? What is "Hope Dealers"?
Hope Dealers began simply because a couple girls wanted more time with each other + with Jesus but simply couldn’t have it due to a pandemic. When we started we understood that time in the word, time in prayer, time in fellowship, and time in worship to our King was going to be vital while conquering not only a pandemic, but our lives as a whole. We knew there had to be more women searching for this than just us... and that is where HOPE came in. We knew Jesus could “Heal One’s Pierced Existence” too just like he did for each and every one of us. By using a platform that just about every human is utilizing now, we understood that we could spread the hope of Jesus Christ to women near + far.
Meet The Team
Brianna Thompson
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
MICHIGAN
Hello, my name is Brianna.
I am a trooper's wife to the most courageous man, Brendan. Many years back now, Jesus was introduced into my life at a youth camp I never planned to attend. I was convicted of my past and was brought into a new creation. A DAUGHTER OF THE KING. Currently, I work with Beauty for Ashes, a prostitution and human trafficking ministry in Flint, as the street outreach coordinator. My time also includes working on staff at a new church plant on the eastside of Flint. I am thankful to Jesus that Hope Dealers Bible Study was began with myself and a couple friends that thirsted for more of Christ's love and wisdom.
Tes Bellows
CO-FOUNDER
FLORIDA
Hi! My name is Tes!
I am a military wife to my wonderful husband Jared. A few years ago, Jared shared the gospel with me more deeply and I began to follow Christ. I am a student, currently in school studying Biology. My other interests include playing the violin, photography, and baking. I am currently a professional bread baker while I’m in school. Weightlifting has become a huge part of my life in the past year or so. I love our sweet Monday mornings that I get to share with other women in Christ. Everyday, I strive to grow stronger both physically and spiritually.
All Glory to the King for His mighty works.
Dana Norman
DIRECTOR OF PRAYER GROUPS
MICHIGAN
Hiya! My name is Dana.
I am a trooper's wife to my selfless, caring Husband, Noah. I grew up going to church as a “tradition” with my parents, and I quickly became consumed with things of this world as I started college. But I felt EMPTY. Why? I had a good life, but it wasn’t a life centered on the King. I surrendered myself to Jesus and haven’t looked back since. Currently, I work as an Epidemiology Intern for an HIV Company called Epividian, as well as a volunteer EMT. I call the Upper Peninsula my home, specifically in Lake Linden Michigan and in my free time you can find me hiking and photographing the beautiful keweenaw peninsula, even though I get lost easily. Otherwise my other time is found serving at my church on the Worship Team or helping to teach our preschool ministry. Hope Dealers Bible Study, quite frankly, saved me. I found an amazing group of sisters in Christ, who have allowed me to follow God more closely each day - so - grateful is an understatement.