Our Story
The Den was founded in 2000 by Hank and Betty Brandt. Prior to this, the Den was a small non-denominational church pastored by Hank and Betty. After they personally experienced interior freedom through Theophostic Prayer ministry, they felt called to share the ministry that had impacted their own lives so deeply. They began training under Dr. Ed Smith, the founder of Theophostic Prayer Ministry, and that training has been ongoing for the past 19 years. Several years later they were introduced to Immanuel Prayer through Dr. Karl Lehmann and found that this would also be beneficial to use as a part of the ministry at the Den. Hank and Betty began to train others to facilitate alongside them and this training continues to this day.
Today, the Den operates in Lifestyle Ministry which is a holistic approach to the emotional wellbeing of individuals. Using the principals of neuro-science, we help individuals understand the self-protection methods of our minds, which can act counter-productively to keep us attached to our pain. We believe that education provides the understanding that is the key to being able to participate in change. Through powerful prayer principals we are able to assist individuals in having genuine encounters with Jesus. He is the one who can provide lifechanging truths to the deceptions held in our sub conscious mind.
Hank and Betty have been a part of the mentorship program with Ray Duerksen through the Church Renewal ministry in Steinbach for the past three years and continue to be trained and mentored in ministry leadership as well as healing ministry.
Our Mission
We are a compassionate ministry center that exists for the purpose of providing soul care for those who want to experience interior freedom. Here at the Den, it is our mission to help people fall in love with Jesus by experiencing him and to experience healing and freedom as a result of those encounters. We don’t believe in “band-aid” solutions, nor do we offer crisis intervention. Experiencing inner healing is a life long journey and is not intended to be one or two visits to smooth over the pain. It is focused and intentional prayer following specific principles that result in mind and soul renewal. It is our desire to walk with you on that healing journey.
“This is what the Lord says:
“Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.””
Is the Den for you?
Are you struggling with your emotions?
Are you unable to find freedom from addiction?
Are your relationships struggling or failing?
Do you desire to grow in a deeper love for God?
Have you never experienced God or his love?
Are you angry at God or the church?
Do you desire to live in greater joy and peace?
Do you want to experience true acceptance?