OUR Vision
A Place Of Peace
Our vision is to create a space filled with the peace of heaven for rescued children to find help and hope. From the prison of trafficking to the paradise of His peace we are building a place of rest and restoration. A place where trafficked and exploited youth can truly recover from the trauma of exploitation as they rebuild their lives and discover new life and hope.
Peace of Heaven is working toward the establishing a therapeutic residential facility designed specifically for long-term healing of these young precious lives. This future home will provide 24/7 care in a safe, trauma-informed environment where each resident is well-loved, known, valued, cared for and supported in their journey toward wholeness.
This is not simply a temporary shelter. It is a place where transformation happens.
Our Beginnings
Pastor Dave Bryan of the Church of Glad Tidings awoke to this vision few years ago as God spoke to him about the children and the crisis at hand. He began to share with his leadership team and friends in the nation about what He had heard. The vision was nurtured through countless hours of prayer and tireless perseverance. This passion came not only from our Founder but also our Board and the team of staff and volunteers that have been assembled for such a time as this.
We are profoundly grateful to the Church of Glad Tidings family and team, who ran with the vision since its inception with great passion, excellence and conviction to change the lives of rescued children. Together with a global community of compassionate individuals who have united around this powerful cause, we are deeply honored to step forward into the next chapter of the Peace of Heaven mission to establish a first-of-its-kind facility dedicated to the rescue and restoration of children impacted by the tragedy of child sex trafficking.
The Leo Chesney Center
Peace of Heaven is more than a project; it’s a prophetic act of redemption. A former prison becoming a place of paradise. A testimony that God still brings beauty from ashes — and that every child, no matter how dark their past, has the opportunity for a glorious future!!
The Leo Chesney Center — once valued at $17 million has been miraculously reduced in priced to $1.2 million dollars. This was one of many miracles that have occurred as we have moved forward with the vision of POH. Much of the funding was raised over the course of 2 years and there was a huge miraculous breakthrough last summer at the Rev 17 conference that was hosted and sponsored by the Church of Glad Tidings for the sake of Peace of Heaven. There, God stirred hearts across the nation to respond — and one of our original funders was touched by the presence of God to once again go above and beyond the call of duty, and help us secure this building for this grand vision.
In these days we are building and planning toward the transformation of this beautiful property and are bursting with the vision as a Board and team to see the facility fit up to host children.
How Healing Happens
Healing looks different for every child — and we honor that.
Peace of Heaven’s vision is rooted in individualized care plans that support each resident’s unique journey. Services are designed to address the full scope of recovery, including emotional healing, education, life preparation, and personal growth.
Our holistic approach includes:
Trauma-informed therapeutic care
Counseling and emotional support
In-house academic instruction or educational partnerships
Life skills training and vocational preparation
Structured routines that build stability and confidence
We believe healing happens through consistency, trust, and love — not coercion or timelines.
A Home-Like Environment
The environment matters.
Our vision includes a residential setting that feels calm, welcoming, and dignified — where each youth has personal space, shared community areas, nutritious meals, and daily rhythms that promote safety and stability.
Every element of the home is intentionally designed to communicate:
You are safe
You are valued
You belong here
Preparing for the Future
Peace of Heaven’s vision does not end when a child turns eighteen.
We are committed to long-term restoration and preparation for independence. As residents grow, they are supported in developing practical life skills, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and vocational readiness. When appropriate, Peace of Heaven assists with transitional planning, job readiness, and continued aftercare support.
No child will be forced to leave before he or she is ready.
Faith in Action
Peace of Heaven is guided by faith — not as a requirement, but as a foundation.
We believe God’s heart is for the broken, the forgotten, and the oppressed. Our work is an expression of that belief, lived out through compassion, excellence, and service. While our care is professional and evidence-based, our motivation is deeply spiritual: to reflect God’s love through action.
Looking Ahead
Our vision is bold and intentional.
As Peace of Heaven grows, we seek to expand capacity, deepen partnerships, and broaden the scope of care offered to survivors of trafficking. Every step forward is grounded in prayer, accountability, and a commitment to doing this work with integrity.
To start we will begin by welcoming 6-12 children in the first 6 months after opening and doubling our capacity within the year. Our growth will be thoughtful and steady. Eventually, the campus could house up to 200 or more, but our priority is excellence and care as we seek to transform the space pod-by-pod and heart-by-heart.
Our mission in each step and phase of development is to build a safe, loving, pressure-free environment where children and young adults can laugh, learn, and live in the freedom they were created for.
Peace of Heaven is more than a place. It is a promise.