Using her book, A Strand of Pearls, and her DVD, God’s Pearl, Theresa is able to share restoration discovered in Jesus Christ. Frank Minirth, MD, one of the top leading psychiatrists in the nation, has endorsed her book A Strand of Pearls. His authoring credentials include over seventy books written or co-authored. Chaplains and counselors who treat the survivors of abuse and those who treat abusers are requesting A Strand of Pearls to share with their patients. Theresa’s video, God’s Pearl, is an award winning video that has also brought comfort to many, and has been honored as an official selection before being screened in two Texas film festivals, to date.

Theresa Westbrook, survivor, minister, and so much more… has shared her story on a number of platforms and to a broad range of audiences on both television and radio. She has ministered at women’s retreats, before recovery groups, in churches, at crisis agencies, correctional institutions, and to a host of others needing to hear her remarkable story of triumph over tragedy. Along with the efforts and work of her husband, Don Westbrook, she is also the founder of Pearls of Shalom Ministries.

A survivor, herself, Theresa’s life is one of renewal and victory, smiles and joy – found – beyond the abuse.

To request Theresa for speaking engagements, interviews, or book signings, please contact by phone, email, or ministry mailing address at:

Phone: 940-902-9579
Ministry Email Address: theresa@pearlsofshalom.com
To Order Books or DVD: www.pearlsofshalom.com
Mailing Address:
Pearls of Shalom Ministries
PO Box 228, Lindsay, TX 76250

Pearls of Shalom Ministries is an innovative outreach ministry of healing and restoration that God is using to reach both men and women. Categorized as a 501-c-3 ministry, all donations are tax deductible.

About Theresa's Family:

Theresa has served in ministry along with her husband of over 35  years, Don Westbrook. They are the proud parents of their only child, Lance and doting grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters.  Don and Theresa have served together as Teachers, Youth Leaders, Care Pastors, and Asst. Pastors. Their passion for the Lord burns brightly for all to see. The Lord has been leading Theresa into new territory and she and Don are stepping out in faith and obedience. Together they work diligently to bring hope and healing to others through sharing the love of Christ. Don is a vital part of the ministry and works supportively behind the scenes toward the vision and success of Pearls of Shalom Ministries. Having seen the hand of God move miraculously through the years, they are excited to see all the Lord is doing in this new season of their life. They are convinced that we serve an awesome, magnificent and mighty God!

THERESA WESTBROOK CHILD/ADULT ADVOCATE: Christians Raising Awareness of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse.

It is certain that you know someone who has been physically or sexually abused as a child and even more sobering is the fact that you unknowingly are acquainted with someone who has abused children. "Before there ever is a child victim of abuse, there is first an abuser." To effectively end child abuse, we must address both the needs of the victims/survivors and the needs of the abusers/victimizers.

THERESA’S 1st BOOK, A STRAND OF PEARLS:

Is her personal journey from the pain of childhood sexual abuse to a greater purpose of helping others as a child/adult advocate • Is endorsed by Frank Minirth, MD, nationally known author and one of the top leading psychiatrist in the nation • Is used to raise funds for family crisis agencies through book signing events • Is used by counselors to help victims/survivors recover and heal from present or past childhood abuse • Is used by specialized therapist who treat juvenile sex offenders (to help teach victim empathy) • Book donations are made to incarcerated juveniles and adults at correctional institutions • Book donations are made to family crisis agencies

THERESA’S AWARD WINNING MUSIC VIDEO, GOD’S PEARL:

Professionally recorded and is an original song written regarding Theresa’s journey of being healed and restored from the devastating tragedy of childhood sexual abuse • The moving video re-enactment and soulful lyrics pull at the heartstrings of audiences everywhere • Took first place in the music video category of Houston’s Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival in 2009 • An official selection of the local Thin Line Film Festival 2010

EXCERPT FROM THERESA’S NEW BOOK
THE ADVOCATES...OF THE ABUSED AND SILENT
PUBLISHED BY AUTHOR HOUSE:

I Have A Dream: “I dream of a world in which no child would ever experience the cruelty of abuse. What  would this look like? As it is a fact that much child abuse is dealt out by the hands of adults with drug and alcohol addictions, there would be less humanity bound by these addictions. And as it has been studied that poverty can be associated with child abuse, there would be less poverty in this new world.  By eliminating child abuse, there would be less crime in society because we all know that hurting people  hurt others! Dare to dream along with me and labor as one, to make a difference now and in future generations – one wounded heart at a time. Let this dream become the birth canal that delivers happy, healthy and whole children everywhere!” …by Theresa Westbrook