Patchwork Faith Ministries will assist you in finding freedom from emotional & physical sickness in your life. Your prayer minister will join with you in prayer through the power of the Holy Spirit. Prayer ministry is based on the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. God reveals “root causes” so that His power can help you find victory. Some issues commonly dealt with are past traumas; chronic physical ailments; relationship difficulties; unforgiveness; anger; fear; addictive spirits; lack of spiritual growth; and depression & anxiety.

Most people doing prayer ministry are not state licensed professional counselors. Many are lay people or ordained lay ministers. Prayer ministers use the Word of God as their foundation, coupled with counseling techniques. They use the Holy Spirit to lead their ministry, as He is the Great Counselor. It is common to use the title "Christian Counselor" for any counselor who is licensed and happens to be a Christian, even though they may only use secular principles in their work. Most professional counselors are not trained to do prayer ministry or are forbidden by their conditions of employment to do so. Most professional counseling courses are based on a worldview which does not always include Christian principles.

Carissa Hjellming is our female prayer minister and is NOT a state licensed counselor. She is a Certified Healing Practitioner.

This is a question that is hard to answer in a brief response. God gives us power, the power of Christ living within us. He invites us into relationship with Him. But He also gives us other believers who are filled with the Spirit, too. Sometimes we find our healing through Christ living within us. Other times, our brothers & sisters in Christ minister to us with gifts of wisdom, knowledge, prophecy, healing, etc. Many times, healing happens in layers. As we learn to walk in the newness of Christ, God prepares us to then go deeper. Often, we are not fully able to deal with all aspects of a particular problem, until another believer helps us uncover the root causes of it.

To find healing through Patchwork Faith Ministries, you must be honest with God and honest with your prayer minister. You may need to reveal things you would rather keep hidden to find true healing. The enemy would love for you to keep your secrets in the dark—that way, he still has a hold on your life. By releasing these hidden things to a trustworthy minister, the Light overcomes the darkness and the enemy loses his power. Carissa is our prayer minister at Patchwork Faith Ministries. She is non-judgmental and keeps what is shared completely confidential. Keep in mind, sometimes God will expose areas of your life to your prayer minister through words of knowledge, too. God does NOT want things to remain locked deep within you. He wants you to find freedom.

No. Prayer ministers at Patchwork Faith Ministries are NOT against doctors or medicine. In fact, if you are suffering from clinical depression and/or having suicidal thoughts, we encourage you to be seen by a medical professional as soon as possible!

Prayer ministry sessions are held via ZOOM or telephone.

Appointments are scheduled in 60-minute intervals. IF THIS IS YOUR VERY FIRST ONLINE APPOINTMENT, your prayer minister will take about 10 minutes to explain Patchwork Faith Ministries to you, answer any questions you have, and inquire as to your needs/goals.

In a typical 60 minute prayer ministry appointment, the client spends the first 30-40 minutes speaking of her current needs, desires, concerns, and goals. The latter half of the appointment is spent in specific prayer over the aforementioned.

Many clients will cry during their ministry time. This is often the way the Holy Spirit cleanses us. Do not be surprised if you find yourself laughing, too. Your prayer minister will ask Holy Spirit led questions and listen carefully and tenderly. Our goal is to unite you with God’s Holy Spirit and the healing power of Jesus; to lead you to truth; and to help you find answers, relief, restoration, and physical and emotional healing.

No, we do not. Global Awakening suggests women counsel women and men counsel men. At the present time, Carissa Hjellming is the only prayer minister at Patchwork Faith Ministries. Therefore, we only offer prayer ministry sessions for women and children (average age 10-17).

Carissa Hjellming is a dynamic Christian speaker and teacher, delivering a powerful testimony. She has lived through her own near-death experience; many years of chronic pain; depression; anxiety; divorce; and the tragic murder of her brother-in-law in 2012. Carissa is no stranger to pain. Yet, she remains filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and desires to help you find that same joy! Just imagine Holy Spirit popcorn. This is our Carissa!

Carissa taught elementary school (grades 1-4) for almost 20 years, has a master’s degree in this field, and has served as a behavior interventionist for children.

Carissa is an ordained lay minister through Royal Family International and a certified healing practitioner through Global Awakening. Carissa's residency focus was inner healing (soul care healing). God has called Carissa to this prayer ministry. She loves to encourage, is a prayer warrior for Christ, and Carissa's joy for Jesus is contagious!

We do not bill insurance companies for these appointments.

PAYMENTS of $120 to this non-profit are due at time of session booking. Clients are responsible for these tax-deductible contributions.

Some clients are able to use their HSA credit cards to bill their insurance for these mental health appointments. Check with your insurance company.

You sow into this ministry with each TAX-DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENT you make. Patchwork Faith Ministries is a 501 (c) (3) charity.

We operated solely on free-will donations for the first 13 years we were in operation. This meant that many people received FREE counsel.

Since transitioning to our online platform, focused on our "Relentless Hallelujah" community, we currently offer limited online prayer sessions. Therefore, we now charge a $120 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE PAYMENT for each session.

These contributions are tax-deductible, which means you can deduct them from taxable income when calculating your income tax due each year. You will receive a tax receipt once per year from Patchwork Faith Ministries.

God asks us to sow into the people and places that feed our spirit and bring us closer to His Kingdom. To “sow” means to scatter upon the earth for growth. When you choose to sow into our ministry, Patchwork Faith Ministries then grows, and the Kingdom of God grows!

The average cost of a 50-minute counseling session in Minnesota covers a broad spectrum, ranging from $175-$380. Our 60-minute prayer ministry session remains well BELOW this cost.

Patchwork Faith Ministries receives NO federal or state funding, nor do we bill your medical insurance company.

Patchwork Faith Ministries is funded solely by contributors, monthly support partners, and clients’ donations.

No, unfortunately Podia doesn't currently accept Venmo through their platform. You will be directed to credit/debit card payment for your PRAYER MINISTRY SESSION.

You can, however, still choose to DONATE to this ministry via Venmo @PatchworkFaithMinistries.