Rebekah Drumsta is committed to supporting survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma. With more than twenty years of experience in nonprofit leadership, she has made meaningful contributions to organizations around the world.
Raised in the 1980s Christian homeschool movement, Rebekah was deeply involved in church life, serving in multiple ministry leadership roles and participating in overseas mission work. Her journey through four religious cults has given her a profound understanding of faith, trauma, and the healing process.
As a consultant, coach, writer, and advocate at RebekahDrumsta.com, Rebekah provides resources to educate and empower both survivors and the broader public about the complexities of spiritual abuse and religious trauma. She has served as a board member for the Attachment and Trauma Network and The Vashti Initiative.
Rebekah also led the NPE Network as CEO, supporting individuals and families navigating the unexpected and often traumatic outcomes of at-home DNA testing.
She holds undergraduate and advanced degrees in Urban Ministry, Family Crisis, Counseling, and Religious Education, and is a certified Professional Life Coach. Her expertise has been featured on major platforms including BBC, NBC, and ABC, as well as in film, podcast, and media projects.
In December 2021, Rebekah published her book, When Family Hurts: 30 Days to Finding Healing and Clarity, and contributed to the collaborative book Hope in the 2020s: Encouragement for Our Time, released in 2023.
Outside her advocacy work, Rebekah enjoys spending time with her family—binge-watching shows, thrifting, traveling, and exploring creative pursuits. A native Texan, she now lives in Wyoming with her husband, daughter, and their beloved Cavapom companion.
Through her lived experience and professional dedication, Rebekah strives to foster understanding, healing, and hope for those affected by religious trauma.
Rebekah’s Favorite Resources
When I first began questioning Christian fundamentalism, this book was life changing and challenged my thinking.
10 Questions to Ask When Seeking a Therapist Who Is Religious Trauma Informed
(Yes, it’s on my blog.)
A historical perspective of Christianity in America from a Christian University Professor.
The voices and perspective of children matter. This book touched my heart, encouraged new though and brought healing to my child-self.
A must read for those trying to understand trauma. It may be a bit intense depending on your own story, but this is one of the best books I’ve read to help make sense of one’s lived experience.
