Our Philosophy
At Promise Village, we believe:
- That God has an awesome plan, hope, and future for every child, teen, and family.
- That every family has strengths…that if mobilized, can allow for restoration and unity.
- That every child is worthy of love, care, and guidance.
- That each child is unique and special.
- That every child should be treated with dignity and respect.
- That each child has tremendous potential and strengths that should be cultivated and nurtured.
- That there are lessons that we can learn from each other.
- That a focus on internal change rather than external compliance is what will last.
- That everyone is capable of change, regardless of their previous choices or actions.
- That internal changes occur when the “heart” changes.
- That the heart changes when relationships with family, others, and God become meaningful.
Dr. Tim Coldiron is the Founder and Executive Director of Promise Village. From 1987 to 2000 he was the sole owner and clinical director of the largest free-standing outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic in Michigan. He has been working professionally with children, adolescents, and their families for more than thirty years in clinical settings, youth organizations, churches, and youth residential treatment facilities. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, a B.A. in Communications, and a B.A. in Education; in addition to this, he has learned a tremendous amount from the hundreds of families with whom he has been privileged to work alongside. 
