Diane Stores
Pastor Diane Stores
Diane Stores is the Door of Hope Founder and Executive Director.
Door of Hope Ministries was born out of Pastor Diane Stores’ passion for ministering internationally to those affected by abuse and neglect. Her vision is to help plant national and international safe homes, host local and international conferences, and equip Christian leaders worldwide to effectively minister to the hurting in their community.
Personally, Diane survived a 23-year marriage filled with every form of abuse. In 1991, she found the strength and determination to escape and begin a new life with her children. Her life experience gives her a unique understanding of the needs of abused women and children.
Prior to founding Door of Hope in 2012, she helped individuals break free from the effects of abuse while serving as:
Associate Pastor at Bridgewood Community Church
Development Director and Support Group Facilitator at Christian Recovery Counseling Center
Founder and Executive Director of The Dwelling Place, one of the first Christian domestic abuse shelters in the U.S.
Chaplain for the Blaine, Spring Lake Park, and Mounds View Police and Fire Departments
Diane can be reached at diane@doorofhopeministries.org or 763-767-2150 ext 101.