Our Story
From Healing to Calling
Becoming Still Ministries began with a quiet but life-changing encounter with God. Our founder, Toni Tompkins, found herself carrying the weight of deep emotional pain rooted in childhood trauma. In the middle of that brokenness, she didn’t find a quick fix. She discovered God’s steady presence. It wasn’t loud or immediate. It was gentle, consistent, and healing. Over time, that quiet space became where healing began.
What unfolded wasn’t just personal restoration, it was an invitation to walk with others who were also seeking hope, healing, and a deeper connection with God. Becoming Still Ministries was born from that invitation.
Today, we create peaceful, welcoming spaces where others can pause, breathe deeply, and experience the renewing love of God. Whether through retreats, spiritual direction, or prayer practices that help you listen for God’s voice, our desire is to come alongside you on your own journey of becoming still—so you can live more fully in God’s love and purpose.
“God met me in the stillness, and everything changed.”
—Toni Tompkins
Mission
Inviting people into spaces of stillness where the Holy Spirit brings renewal, healing, and transformation.
Vision
We envision a world where believers, renewed by stillness and transformed by the Holy Spirit, intentionally bring hope, restoration, and love to every person and place they encounter.
Our Values
Transformation
We believe the Holy Spirit is always at work, shaping us more and more into the likeness of Christ.
(2 Corinthians 3:18)
Glory to God
Everything we do is an act of worship, offered for the glory of God alone.
(1 Corinthians 10:31)
Hospitality
We create safe, welcoming spaces where people can experience the nearness of God and feel at home.
(1 Peter 4:9–10)
Community
We grow best in relationships rooted in faith. Together, we carry one another’s burdens and reflect Christ’s love.
(Galatians 6:2)
Integrity
We walk in love, truth, and wisdom—earning trust by showing up with honesty and grace.
(Proverbs 11:3)
Compassion
We respond to others with the same gentleness and mercy God has shown us, offering comfort and care along the way.
(Colossians 3:12)
Meet the Founder
Toni Tompkins is a spiritual director, retreat planner, and teacher whose own journey of healing shapes every part of Becoming Still Ministries. She designs the ministry’s prayer experiences, classes, and retreats to help others slow down and reconnect with God’s loving presence.
Toni holds a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary, a certificate in Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction from Healing Care Ministries, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton. She brings over 30 years of corporate IT experience to her work and has been teaching, writing, and serving in ministry since 2019. Her heart is to help others encounter God through stillness, reflection, and spiritual formation.
Rooted in compassion and guided by the Holy Spirit, Toni leads with wisdom, grace, and a deep desire to see lives transformed by God’s love.
Stewarding the Vision
Becoming Still Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, prayerfully led by a board of directors committed to stewarding the vision with wisdom, care, and integrity. Together, we seek God’s guidance in every decision, ensuring that our mission remains rooted in love, transparency, and faithful service.
Board members:
President, Founder
Toni Tompkins
Vice President
DaVaughn Sims
Secretary
Celeste Ribbins
Treasurer
Shelina Whitmore
We’re honored to walk this journey of stillness and renewal with you. However you choose to connect — whether through prayer, presence, or participation — we’re grateful you’re here.