About
Father’s Heart Ministries
No matter who you are
or where you’ve been, you are welcome here.
Our Vision
Our passion is to empower the people of God unto healing and restoration, reclaiming their true identity in Christ as much-loved sons and daughters of the Father.
Our desire is to train and equip, then release the body of Christ into their God-given purposes.
Our vision is to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit with signs, wonders, and miracles. By demonstrating the love of Father God to individuals, they will experience that God is alive, powerful, personal, and mighty to save.
“….that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
What We Believe
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We believe there is only one true God revealed as God the Father, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He is Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer, and Judge of all He created.
….and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord….
~Romans 1:4 ESV
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
~Colossians 1:15-20 ESV
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We believe the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is God’s Word to mankind. It has authority, is true, and applicable to our lives today.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
~2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV
….knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
~2 Peter 1:20-21 ESV
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We believe sin separates us from God. Jesus, born of a virgin, paid the sacrifice for our sin by laying down His life on the cross; He rose from the dead, defeating evil, and therefore provided a way for us to enter into right relationship with God.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
~Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV….because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
~Romans 10:9-10 ESVFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
~John 3:16 ESV
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We believe by grace we are able to repent of sin and trust in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross as the remedy for our sin. By faith we are united with Christ in a new birth, bringing us back into fellowship with God.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ~Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV
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We believe Holy Spirit still speaks, enables us to live as overcomers, and He empowers us with ministry gifts.
And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
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We believe the work of Christ provided for divine healing, deliverance, and salvation from sin—this is the Good News of the Gospel of the Kingdom.
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
~Isaiah 53:4-5 ESVAnd he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan.
~Matthew 4:23-25 ESVAnd he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.
~Luke 9:1-2 ESV
Leadership
Welcome. We are Ron and Renee Grochowski, the founders and pastors of Father’s Heart Ministries.
We’re so glad you’re here. We invite you to learn about each of us—and the story of Father’s Heart Ministries.
From Renee
A lifelong caregiver and connector, I’m an ordained minister, and for more than 20 years I have ministered locally, regionally, and internationally. Answering God’s call to full-time ministry and touching His people to bring them life and hope has been the most glorious privilege of my life.
As a child, I attended church, but I didn’t have a personal relationship with Christ. At 18, I married Ron. We really grew up together, and our life has taken us to several states and given us three beautiful children. While raising our children, I earned degrees in nursing from Northern Michigan University and Finlandia University, and for many years I worked as a Registered Nurse in the Upper Peninsula.
When I was 30, God called, and Ron and I accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This opened us to a very profound understanding of the heart and love of the Father, which has carried us through decades of growth, love, and healing and put us on the path to our work today.
Welcome to our community. God loves you, and so do we. I look forward to being part of your journey with Him.
From Ron
I grew up in a large church-going family, but like Renee, I knew Christ for many years with only my head, not my heart. Renee and I were
called together to God, and learning to know the heart of the Father and do his work has shaped the last four decades of my life.
I served in the Coast Guard and worked as a building contractor early in my career. Later, I earned a degree in engineering from Michigan Technological University and became a licensed civil engineer. When God called me to this work, I was able to draw on my skills in construction and engineering to breathe new life into our building. In my role with Father’s Heart Ministries, I focus on facility improvement, to make real the possibilities of this historic building. I also oversee all support ministries.
From us both
Today, we’ve been married for more than 50 years. We have dedicated our lives to serving the body of Christ, bringing together our gifts and strengths to become more than the sum of their parts. Through Father’s Heart, we are working to realize the vision God has given us to create a community center of hope and healing. In our home and in our church, we strive to create a welcoming place where we can minister in prayer, deliverance, counseling, and encouragement to help you know and be held in the love of the Father.
Our roots in the Upper Peninsula are deep and true. We have three married children, eight beautiful grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, who all reside in the UP.
Our Story
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Father’s Heart Ministry began as Intercessory Prayer in 1983 in our kitchen in Republic, Michigan. We were simply a group of passionate people hungry to experience more of God. Together, we learned how to pray and spend time soaking in the presence of God. What we experienced healed and transformed us.
In 1997, we moved to Ishpeming, and our steadily growing group became the Upper Peninsula Prayer Network. The Holy Spirit put the phrase “start a work” in our hearts, and in 2007 we began a weekly house church meeting in various facilities as Father’s Heart Christian Fellowship.
As our new community grew, the Nehemiah verse 2:17 “arise and build” opened our hearts and led us to the opportunity to transform the former North Lake School. In 2009, the property was donated to our ministry, giving us the foundation through which to realize the vision God has given us for this work. We have become Father’s Heart Ministries to reflect our mission and to bring our work in the Upper Peninsula together.
As we work together to transform our new building, we see the foundation for a Christian community center to bring believers together to meet the heart of the Father and be healed. Father’s Heart in Ishpeming will become a place of learning and worship, a venue for family gatherings and events, and a marketplace for small businesses.
The Lord is taking us on a glorious journey, and we invite you to listen for the call to be part of it.
Building Our Future
“And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.”
We currently meet in Ishpeming at the former North Lake School property in what was the administration building. In 2009, both this building and the historic North Lake School, built in 1939, were gifted to us. Since then, we have renovated the administration building and have begun the work to restore the North Lake School. We have a vision to turn the historic school building into a Christian community center. It will be a place of learning and worship. Learn more about how you can help our building ministry.
Help Us Build!
A lot of hard work and renovation has already been accomplished, but much more must be done in order to accommodate the vision God has given for this ministry. Learn more about the renovation and how you can help.
Our Partners and Affiliates
Harvest Alliance USA
Father’s Heart Ministries is affiliated with Harvest Alliance USA. We are a ‘Word and Spirit’ relational and apostolic family of local churches and ministries from many nations. We proclaim Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, demonstrating the Father‘s love with signs, wonders and miracles. The Harvest Alliance vision is expressed in the FIRE acronym.
Father’s love revealed through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Intimacy, presence, and hearing God’s voice.
Restoration of the heart and soul.
Extending the kingdom through the equipping, anointing, and empowering of the Holy Spirit.
Breakthrough Apostolic Ministries (BAMN)
Breakthrough Apostolic Ministries Network (BAMN) is an extension of Barbara J. Yoder's ministry focused on connecting leaders throughout Canada, the Midwest and Great Lakes regions and abroad. It exists to strategically align leaders for vision, strategies, and encouragement as they pursue transformation in their respective areas.
We believe that as ministries strategically network together, a synergy is produced that activates a powerful anointing. When this anointing is released, it causes individuals to fulfill God's purposes in this strategic hour. BAMN is for those of like heart and vision whom God has called together relationally to accomplish a divine purpose. BAMN is also the governing organization through which people seeking ordination from their alignment with Apostle Barbara J. Yoder would take place.
Ministry Connections
Local & Regional
THE CARE CLINIC
Marquette, Michigan
MISSION BIBLE TRAINING CTR
Gaastra, Michigan
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL Calumet, Michigan
TRANSFORMATION
MICHIGAN
International
IRIS GLOBAL
Kaleo, Mexico
You are invited to join us on our journey with the Father.
Announcements about upcoming Bible studies, training, fellowship and more are sent once monthly. We would love to have you join us.