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THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE
Welcome!
Bridgette S. Floyd, Founder
About Us
Developing Hope Ministries, Inc, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Developing Hope Ministries exists to equip women, girls, and families to rise above challenges and walk confidently in their God-given purpose. Rooted in biblical truth and guided by compassion, the ministry provides mentoring programs, spiritual development resources, empowerment workshops, and transformative gatherings. One of its signature encounters—The Experience: ElBethel Beach Refresher—creates a sacred environment for renewal, reflection, and deep personal awakening by the ocean.
Through intentional guidance, prayer, and supportive community, Developing Hope Ministries helps individuals heal, grow, and embrace the fullness of who God created them to be. We believe hope is more than an idea; it is a journey we walk together—one experience, one connection, and one transformed life at a time
OUR VISION & MISSION
VISION
Developing Hope Ministries envisions women and girls confidently walking in hope, faith, and purpose, and children equipped with the tools, resilience, and leadership skills to thrive and shape a brighter future.
MISSION
Developing Hope Ministries exists to nurture hope, inspire spiritual renewal, and awaken purpose by empowering women and girls through mentorship, faith-centered encouragement, and transformative experiences, while investing in children through educational initiatives that foster growth, resilience, and future leadership.
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
FOUNDER'S VISION
Developing Hope Ministries was birthed from a God-given vision to create safe and sacred spaces where women and girls could pause, breathe, and be restored. The heart of this ministry is rooted in the belief that there is alway hope—it is developed, nurtured, and strengthened through faith, prayer, and intentional community.
Through mentoring, transformational encounters, and experiences like The Experience: ElBethel Beach Refresher, the vision is to help women release burdens, rediscover their identity, and move forward with renewed clarity and confidence.
Developing Hope Ministries exists to remind every woman and girl that no matter where she has been or what she has faced, God is still at work—a new beginning is always possible—and her story is still being written.
CORE VALUES
Hope & Healing
We believe hope is the anchor of the soul. Even in uncertain seasons, hope reminds women and girls that God is still working, still restoring, and still writing their story.
Faith & Spiritual Renewal
We are rooted in faith and guided by prayer, trusting God as the source of healing, clarity, and transformation in every life we serve.
Identity & Purpose
We affirm that every woman and girl is uniquely created by God with purpose and value. We help individuals embrace their God-given identity and walk confidently in who they were created to be.
Community & Mentorship
We believe transformation happens best in safe, supportive, and nurturing community. Through meaningful connections and mentorship, no one has to journey alone.
Transformation (Growth & Education0
We create intentional experiences that invite renewal, healing, and forward movement—empowering women and girls to release what no longer serves them and step into new beginnings.
Service
We are committed to serving with compassion, integrity, and excellence—meeting needs with humility and love while uplifting others toward wholeness and hope.
- Why Developing Hope -
THE MEANING BEHIND THE NAME
Often we hear the phrase “keeping hope alive” which can assume that hope already exists within everyone. While that may sound encouraging, the reality is that many people are not simply holding onto hope—they are searching for it, recovering it, or encountering it for the very first time.
Developing Hope acknowledges a deeper truth:
For some, hope must be introduced, rebuilt, and cultivated.
Life experiences such as loss, trauma, disappointment, poverty, or broken systems can extinguish hope altogether. In those moments, people don’t need reminders to keep hope alive—they need someone willing to help them develop it.
This is the heart of Developing Hope:
- Creating environments where hope can be formed, not assumed
- Walking alongside women, girls, and children as hope is restored and strengthened
- Offering mentorship, faith-centered encouragement, and practical support that transforms despair into possibility
Hope becomes real when it is modeled, nurtured, and poured into lives that have gone without it.
Developing Hope meets people where hope feels absent—and help them grow into a future where it can take root, flourish, and endure.
OUR APPROACH
1. Reset
We create opportunities for participants to release what no longer serves them—past hurts, fears, and limiting beliefs—allowing space for spiritual and emotional renewal. Resetting is the first step toward living fully in God’s purpose.
2. Refocus
Once burdens are released, we help individuals gain clarity in their vision, priorities, and personal calling. Refocus is about realigning hearts and minds with God’s plan, strengthening discernment, and fostering intentional decision-making.
3. Reignite
With clarity and purpose restored, participants are encouraged to take empowered steps forward. Reigniting faith, confidence, and passion helps women, girls, and children embrace their God-given potential and live boldly.
4. Formation
Formation is the process of nurturing spiritual, personal, and emotional growth. Through guided reflection, workshops, retreats, and structured exercises, participants develop skills, resilience, and insight that sustain transformation beyond the program.
5. Mentorship as a Destiny Facilitator
Our mentoring model mirrors the relationship of Naomi and Ruth, emphasizing guidance, wisdom, and intentional support. Mentors serve as Destiny Facilitators, helping mentees navigate life, make empowered choices, and uncover their unique calling in alignment with God’s purpose.
6. Faith-Centered Encouragement
Everything we do is infused with faith-based guidance and inspiration. Through prayer, scripture, and consistent support, participants are uplifted and strengthened to persevere, grow, and walk confidently in their identity and purpose.
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Our Founder
Bridgette Floyd is the visionary founder of Developing Hope Ministries, passionately committed to empowering women, girls, and children to live with hope, purpose, and faith. Orphaned at 14 and becoming a teenage mother at 16, Bridgette was well acquainted with challenge and struggle from an early age. These experiences shaped her compassion, resilience, and determination to help others overcome obstacles and embrace their God-given potential.
In 2009, she began the ministry as a small basement Bible study with eight women, united by a desire for spiritual growth and mutual encouragement. Under her leadership, Developing Hope Ministries has grown into a thriving community offering programs such as the Ladies United By Hope Mentoring Program, the El Bethel Beach Refresher, and the Fit2Bloom 5K Health Initiative, all designed to help participants reset, refocus, and reignite their faith, identity, and purpose.
Bridgette continues to mentor, teach, and inspire, believing deeply in the power of faith-centered encouragement, intentional relationships, and transformative experiences to help women, girls, and children thrive despite life’s challenges. Her vision remains steadfast: to create spaces where hope flows, strength is restored, and new beginnings rise.
Help Us Make A Difference
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve the life conditions of many. Your generous donation will help fund our mission of empowering women and children.
a Georgia Nonprofit 501c3 Corporation
Developing Hope Ministries, Inc. | P.O.Box 341 . Marietta, GA 30061 | 409-234-hope(4673)
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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