Finding Our Destiny 

SPA Women’s Ministry Homes was founded in 1998 under the name Repairer of Broken Walls, inspired by Isaiah 58. What began as a calling placed on the hearts of founders Sandra Bontrager and Linda Conrad was birthed through prayer, faith, and godly counsel. In 2002, the ministry became known as SPA (Spiritual & Personal Adjustments) Women’s Ministry Homes, reflecting its mission to help women experience lasting transformation through Christ.
As the ministry grew, SPA established a formal Board of Directors and received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2004. The organization continued to expand its programs, staffing, and community partnerships while remaining committed to serving women struggling with addiction, trauma, and other life-controlling issues.
Originally designed as a three-month program, SPA recognized that women who remained in the program longer experienced greater success. Over time, the program expanded to its current 12-month residential discipleship model, providing women with the time, support, and resources needed for lasting recovery and life change. As the ministry continued to grow, SPA transitioned from being entirely volunteer-led to employing dedicated staff, increasing its ability to meet the complex needs of women impacted by trauma and addiction.
Through the years, SPA expanded its residential services to include transitional housing and second-phase programming, helping women build stability, strengthen family relationships, develop life skills, and successfully reintegrate into the community. What began with a handful of women has grown into a comprehensive ministry that has served thousands of women and their families.
Today, SPA Women’s Ministry Homes continues to provide Christ-centered discipleship, recovery support, counseling, case management, and practical life-skills training, helping women discover their identity in Christ and walk confidently into the future God has planned for them.
SPA Women's Ministry Homes Timeline
 
Housed 10 Women and Served 20 Women Annually
  • 1998 – Founded as Repairer of Broken Walls, inspired by Isaiah 58, under the leadership of Sandra Bontrager and Linda Conrad.
  • 2002 – Ministry renamed SPA (Spiritual & Personal Adjustments) Women’s Ministry Homes.
  • 2004 – Established a formal Board of Directors and obtained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
  • 2004–2010 – Program expanded from a three-month program to six months as longer stays demonstrated higher success rates.
  • 2008 – Purchased Faith House, providing transitional housing for program graduates.
  • 2010 – Acquired a duplex in Elkhart, creating additional housing opportunities for residents
  • 2018 – Purchased Hope House, expanding transitional housing opportunities for residents.
  • 2019 – Sold Faith House and the duplex, consolidating all programming onto one campus at 3404 Toledo Road in Elkhart known today as the SPA House.
Houses 30 Women and Serves 60 Women Annually
  • 2021 – Completed a 9,000-square-foot addition to the existing property, significantly increasing residential and program space.
  • Today – SPA operates a 12-month Christ-centered residential recovery and discipleship program through SPA House and Hope House, serving women impacted by trauma, addiction, and other life-controlling issues while helping them build a foundation for lasting recovery and restored lives.

Learn more about Sandra's calling and her journey with God to begin SPA Women's Ministry Homes in her book: The Call. Available for purchase here.