To create a generation of women and girls who know their true identity in Christ, walk in freedom, and live with purpose and confidence through God's redeeming grace.
"To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty instead of ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair."
Isaiah 61:3
purpose
purpose
What began as a personal journey of healing from shame, brokenness, and identity struggles grew into a ministry dedicated to helping others walk in truth, purpose, and restoration. Through speaking, retreats, and conferences, Grace Over Shame exists to create spaces where women and girls can encounter God's grace, embrace their God-given identity, and exchange shame for hope, healing, and freedom.
meet nicole
meet nicole
Behind Grace Over Shame is a heart fully committed to serving women and girls through encouragement, authentic testimony, and Biblical teaching. Nicole Gorban is a Christian speaker, author of the book Grace Over Shame, a wife, a mom of five, women's ministry director of 16 years, and a public school educator. She enjoys reading, travelin
Behind Grace Over Shame is a heart fully committed to serving women and girls through encouragement, authentic testimony, and Biblical teaching. Nicole Gorban is a Christian speaker, author of the book Grace Over Shame, a wife, a mom of five, women's ministry director of 16 years, and a public school educator. She enjoys reading, traveling, and coffee dates with anyone willing to take her up on it.
ministy offerings
Grace Over Shame offers Christian speaking designed to encourage healing, spiritual growth, emotional restoration by helping girls and women understand and claim their true identity in Christ. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and Christ-centered encouragement, these offerings create meaningful spaces where women and girls can encounter God's grace, build community, and walk in freedom from shame.
Women's Conferences & Events
Transformational gatherings designed to help women encounter the healing power of God, break free from shame, and rediscover their identity in Christ.
Popular Topics: Finding True Rest, The Power of Your Story, Living Fully Known and Fully Loved, Rediscovering Joy
Women's Retreats
Sacred spaces for women to step away from the noise of everyday life and experience deep spiritual renewal, healing, rest, and connection with God. These retreats create opportunities for reflection, prayer, restoration, and life-changing encounters with God.
Popular Topics: Chosen and Called, Beauty from Ashes, Finding Purpose in Every Season, Encountering God's Grace, Hope in the Waiting, Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Leadership Development
Empowering women leaders to lead with courage, wisdom, emotional health, authenticity, and Christ-centered purpose. These sessions equip leaders to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges with grace, and create lasting impact within their ministries, workplaces, families, and communities.
Popular Topics: Developing Women's Ministry, Servant Leadership, Mentorship and Discipleship
Workshops and Seminars
Engaging and faith-filled experiences that combine biblical truth with practical encouragement to help women overcome shame, strengthen emotional and spiritual wellness, deepen their faith, and grow in confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Popular Topics: Overcoming Shame, Boundaries and Healthy Relationships, Faith and Mental Wellness, Recovering from Eating Disorders, Navigating Anxiety with Faith, Parenting with Grace, Practical Tools for Spiritual Growth
Girls Retreats and Events
Creating safe and empowering spaces where girls are encouraged to embrace their God-given worth, build confidence, develop strong character, and grow in faith. Through biblical teaching, encouragement, and honest conversations, girls are reminded they are deeply loved, chosen, and created with purpose.
Popular Topics: You Are Enough in Christ, Confidence in Identity, Discovering Your Purpose, God's Love for You, God's Design for Sex
I believe shame does not get the final word - God's grace does. Every gathering, every message, and ministry experience is created with the hope that hearts will be healed, faith will be strengthened, identities will be restored, and lives will be forever changed through the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Over the years, I have seen countless women and girls discover or rediscover their true identity in Christ, receive healing, and claim their God-given purpose in life. Every story shared is a testimony of God's faithfulness, healing, and restoring power. All these stories reflect the impact of grace, hope, and freedom found in Jesus. Here are a few examples:
"I was just thinking about things and I remembered that 4 years ago, January 2021, I finished your book. And despite growing up “Christian” it was truly the first time I understood the Gospel. Somehow I believed all along that every time I sinned I needed to be “resaved” I never understood what grace even meant! FREE! Anyways this started a long and sometimes painful process of sanctification in my life. But I do pinpoint me being born again in that moment, reading your book and my eyes being opened to the real gospel of Jesus Christ 🩷
I just wanted to tell you that! 🤍 so thank you!!" -Diana
"I just wanted to say thank you for your vulnerability and courage! God knew that I needed exactly the message that you spoke yesterday. Thank you so much! You definitely encouraged me. For the past few months the enemy has been attacking so hard on the fact that I'm not perfect. Making me doubt, will I make it? Since I'm unable to stay perfect etc. So your message was definitely exactly what I needed to hear! Crazy how God sees what I need and provides!" -Stacie
"I’ve been reading and crying all morning. I read many chapters of your book and the truths of Gods love and grace are piercing me yet again. It’s touching places in my heart that long for acceptance through people pleasing and initiating and in attempt to not poke other people’s pain I submit myself to vicious cycles in my own attempt to have contentment and joy. I am convicted that I have replaced closeness with God and His full fulfillment with longing to find a place in this foreign country among people that He has placed me to serve and mentor and I have become a leach trying to draw some kind of affirmation from them.
Oh I don’t even know fully but all I can say is that God is heavily using your story and your words to strip me yet again... (And I now understand the flip flops on the cover and LOVE it even more!!!!!)" - Natasha
Partnerships
I am honored to partner with churches, ministries, schools, and community organizations to create spaces where women and girls can experience healing, encouragement, and transformation through the grace of Jesus Christ. Through speaking engagements, retreats, workshops, conferences, and collaborative ministry opportunities, I am committed to building meaningful relationships that strengthen faith, inspire hope, and impact lives. I am grateful for every church that has invited me to share this message of grace, freedom, and restoration.
Churches I've Partnered With:
Good News Church (Tacoma, WA)
Bryte Church (Sacramento, CA)
Grace Family Church (Sacramento, CA)
House of the Gospel (Fresno, CA)
Second Slavic Baptist Church (Sacramento, CA)
Spring of Life Church (Sacramento, CA)
Seattle Bethany Church (Everette, WA)
Word of Life Church (Spartanburg, SC)
Revival Baptist Church ( Vancouver, WA)
Rockland Baptist Church (North Highlands, CA)
First Slavic Baptist Church (Sacramento, CA)
First Baptist Church (Hayward, CA)
Format Options
1-Hour Speaking Session
Perfect for conferences, church gatherings, women's events, workshops, and special services. This session includes a powerful Christ-centered message designed to encourage, inspire, and equip women and girls through authentic testimony, biblical teaching, and practical application.
Designed for deeper engagement and transformation, this extended experience allows for multiple teaching segments, interactive discussion, reflection activities, and ministry time. Ideal for leadership trainings, women's ministry events, seminars, and discipleship gatherings.
A full retreat experience focused on spiritual renewal, healing, encouragement, and deeper connection with God and one another. Weekend retreats are tailored to the unique vision and goals of your church or organization and create meaningful opportunities for transformation and community.
Speaking fees vary depending on event size, location, travel needs, and customization. Grace Over Shame desires to partner with ministries and church organizations to make the most impactful, Christ-centered experiences possible. Please inquire for pricing and availability.
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