Restoration Speaks
While going through the tragedy of divorce, after being married for 20 years, with the same man for 25 years, and finding myself single for the first time as an adult at the age of 44. I had to make the decision to either be determined or depressed. I had to choose not to be blinded by my circumstances, lame with excuses, and paralyzed in my position and become a body wholly and fully flooded with God Himself. Ephesians 3:19 (AMPC) Trying to navigate through the horrific pain, I found myself questioning my whole life as my heart was being ripped from my chest and torn into pieces. There were days that it hurt for me to breathe, and the only way I thought to end that kind of pain was to just stop breathing. It was my relationship with God that kept me alive. Trying desperately to believe Him over what I thought, over what I felt, over what I saw. It was no easy task, it was downright excruciating, but it was doable!
I had to cooperate with Holy Spirit as He guided me through the process of restoration, clinging to His every Word and His every direction that would go against everything in my flesh. I had to decide not to be bitter but choose to be better. I had to choose not to destroy my children’s lives with the venom of bitterness. I had to choose His Word over the cloud of weight that would seemingly rest on my brow. I had to choose to overcome the shame of failure that divorce leaves and the rips and tears in my soul in my very being. I had to choose to believe who God said I am and not be defined by my circumstances. I had to allow Him to restore all for Restoration to Speak and Speak Loud.
As I said yes to God, my life would turn upside down, and everything I believed God said did not look like anything God said. I was totally confused. My yes to God looked more and more like I had made the wrong decision.
The lessons that I had developed, studied, and taught others would be the same Word that I, in the not-too-distant future, would have to cling to and rely on for my very existence. The Word that I'd encouraged others to live by, obey, and believe, I would have to choose to do the same. When the tragedy and trauma of divorce hit my life, it was the Word of God that saved my life; because I had internalized the Word of God, it became a life raft for me, and because God is no respecter of persons, it will do the same for you. God processed me through the process of restoration and because I am restored I'm equipped to walk other women through the process to wholeness and restoration. The Word will work if you work it!
I Am Minister Chris
Media mogul, speaker, international bestselling author, gospel recording artist, and spiritual midwife, Minister Chris Rhinehart masterfully influences the world as God’s mouthpiece. She powerfully delivers God’s message of hope to the world helping to birth people into their purposes as they discover their identities in Christ. She was called to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ in August 2008, when He confirmed His Word in her through Jeremiah 1:1-9, “Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, ‘Now, I have put my words in your mouth.’”
Minister Chris is the founder of Anointed Women In Christ (AWIC), and the AWIC TV Experience It show. She is the founder of Restoration Speaks, and the host of Restoration Speaks Sessions. She also co-labors with her husband, Bishop Paul Rhinehart, in ministry and music through their life-resuscitating brand, CPR Ministries and CPR Productions. Additionally, Minister Chris flourishes in entrepreneurship as the owner and content creator of Purpose4Christ Video Development, co-owner of Porcelain Jewels & Accessories, and founder of Socks for Susie, a non-profit organization. Minister Chris is the author of the “Restoration Speaks—Speak Loud” Series. This series includes a Bible study devotional, companion journal, and her book “Restoration Speaks—Speak Loud from Tragedy to Triumph,” filled with testimonies of men and women who share their stories of God’s glory. Minister Chris is also a contributing author to two anthologies, “Hope for the Overcomers Soul” and "My Praise Is My Weapon.” She was a podcast co-host of 1st Fridays with Marissa & Chris. She became Gospel Recording Artist “I Am Chris” in February 2022, when she released her single, “Restoration Speaks The Anthem.”
Minister Chris received her certificate in biblical studies at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bible College in August 2017, and a certificate in ministry from CBI in August 2018. Whether preaching or teaching, Minister Chris' ministry style is known to be simple, real, and raw so the Word of God can be easily received.
Minister Chris has served in ministry roles such as ministerial staff, Singles’ Ministry Leader, praise & worship team member, choir member, Christian Education Teacher, Bible Institute Instructor, women's ministry, administration team, & outreach team. Her life verses in Ephesians 3:17-19 (AMPC) express her faith rooted and grounded in God’s love. Minister Chris pours out her love for her first ministry, her husband, her children, Chyna, Brian, Jakele, Morgan, and bonus children, P.J., Jonathan, and Victoria, and a host of others who God has entrusted to her.
Minister Chris yields to the leadership and spiritual covering of Pastor Patrick J. Walker and Lady Priscella Walker as an Associate Minister at The New Macedonia Baptist Church in Washington, DC.
"My scars are evidence of my healing"
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