Rachael Clinton Chen, MDiv
Rachael Clinton Chen, MDiv, is a formative voice in the movement toward healing from spiritual abuse. As a trauma care practitioner and pastoral leader, she weaves together theology, psychology, and story to accompany individuals and communities toward a kind of wholeness and resilient faith that tells the truth and pursues repair. She serves as a lead instructor for the Allender Center at 天美视频 and is co-host of the with Dr. Dan Allender. Rachael is a stormborn woman of the Oklahoma plains and received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University. She holds a Master of Divinity from 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology and recently had the honor of being named by Sojourners as one of
Rachael is devoted to addressing the harm of abuse 鈥� especially spiritual abuse 鈥� at the intersection of trauma, healing, embodiment and spiritual formation. She leads the Story Workshop for Spiritual Abuse & Healing and recently developed the Allender Center鈥檚 Spiritual Abuse & Healing Online Course, inviting survivors of spiritual abuse to journey together towards healing and reclamation.
Rachael is a contemplative charismatic and unapologetic Jesus follower surrendered to the 鈥渄o justice, love mercy, walk humbly鈥� kind of life. She鈥檚 a tea drinker, an avid sports fan, and a karaoke aficionado. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Rev. Dr. Michael S. Chen; two beloved stepsons, Jamison and Silas; and her beloved daughter Evie.