“When survivors heal from generational trauma, children get the opportunity to see a brighter tomorrow!”
~Kelly Hawley
About Warrior Bride Ministries
Warrior Bride Ministries, a 508 (c)(1)(a) non-profit organization, was established in 2020 with a distinct purpose: to serve survivors of childhood sexual exploitation with biblical restoration principles. At Warrior Bride Ministries, one of our core values is ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder survivors from accessing the support they desperately need. By serving clients free of charge, we eliminate the barriers that often prevent survivors from seeking help. Our team understands that healing should not come with a price tag, but rather through compassion, empathy, and a commitment to restoring lives shattered by childhood sexual exploitation.
We develop and implement programs that address the unique needs of survivors, fostering partnerships with like-minded organizations, and continuously evaluate our impact to enhance our services. While our impact has been profound, there is always room for growth. Expanding our reach is a key objective for Warrior Bride Ministries. By forging alliances with other non-profit organizations, engaging in advocacy efforts, and leveraging technology, we aim to extend our services to even more survivors worldwide. Our goal is to ensure that no survivor feels alone, unheard, or without access to the healing they deserve. As we continue on this path, we remain steadfast in our mission to empower survivors of childhood sexual exploitation, bringing healing, restoration, and a brighter future to those who have endured unimaginable pain.
Who is the Bride of Christ?
The Bride of Christ is made up of true believers who are in covenant relationship with Yeshua (Jesus Christ of Nazareth). This is found throughout scripture, portraying Christ as the Bridegroom who lovingly redeems, purifies, and prepares His people for an eternal union with Him. The Bible describes believers as the bride whom Christ loves and sacrificed Himself for:
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her, that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with His Word, so that He might present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5:25-27
Just as a bride and groom enter into a covenant, believers are in a covenant relationship with Yeshua:
“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.” Hosea 2:19
The bride of Christ is more than just a church building or a group of believers - it is a living, breathing community united by faith in Yeshua (Jesus Christ of Nazareth). Scripture teaches that every believer is a vital part of this body, each with a unique role and purpose:
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ” 1 Corinthians 12:12
Just as a physical body has many parts working together, the body of Christ is made up of individuals who support, encourage, and strengthen one another. Each person has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit to help build up and care for the body:
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27
“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
At Warrior Bride Ministries, we believe that the body of Christ should be a place of healing, restoration, and belonging. Survivors of trauma, abuse, and exploitation often feel isolated, but YHWH designed His people to walk together in love, truth, and discipleship.
“So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” Romans 12:5
Our goal is to help the church become trauma-informed so that it can truly reflect the heart of Yeshua - offering safety, healing, and discipleship to those who have suffered most. In the body of Christ, no one is too broken, too lost, or too unworthy. We are all walking out the sanctification process, and together we reflect His love to a hurting world.
Healing is possible. Hope is unstoppable.
MISSION: to provide in-person and online biblical rehabilitation and restoration services to survivors of childhood exploitation. Warrior Bride Ministries specializes in the healing and recovery process of those with severe trauma histories including but not limited to childhood sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and ritual abuse.
“The Spirit of Adonai Elohim is upon me, because Adonai has anointed me to announce good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim freedom to the captives, to let out into light those bound in the dark.”
Kelly Hawley
Kelly Hawley Kelly Hawley is the Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Bride Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma-informed, faith-based support for survivors of severe childhood exploitation, including ritual abuse, trafficking, and mind control. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winthrop University and brings over 19 years of direct experience serving individuals and families impacted by complex trauma and exploitation.
Through years of hands-on ministry, Kelly recognized a significant pattern among those she served; many were survivors of organized abuse and trafficking, often presenting with dissociative identity disorder and complex trauma histories. This exposure led her to pursue advanced training, mentorship, and specialized education with experienced professionals in the field, equipping her to address the unique needs of survivors of SRA and mind control with greater spiritual and practical understanding.
In response to the critical gaps in survivor care, Kelly founded Warrior Bride Ministries to provide safe, informed, and comprehensive support for survivors who often fall outside the scope of traditional services. Under her leadership, the ministry now provides survivors with donation based services, education, and hands-on care, while also equipping churches, ministries, and safe houses to respond effectively and responsibly to this population.
Kelly is deeply committed to mobilizing the Body of Christ to become educated, engaged, and trauma-informed in both rescue and long-term healing. She advances this mission through strategic ministry partnerships, hosting the annual Counting the Cost Conference, and delivering specialized trainings and presentations for safe houses, churches, and allied ministries.
Her heart’s cry is rooted in Isaiah 61 to see believers equipped to bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom to the captives, and walk with survivors toward lasting restoration. Kelly continues to pursue ongoing education and professional development as the Lord reveals deeper insight into both the enemy’s strategies and God’s redemptive blueprint for survivor healing.
She considers it a profound honor to walk alongside survivors and witness the ways Yahweh brings healing, restoration, and deliverance in uniquely personal and transformative ways for each individual.