Family Ministry
The family ministry seeks to support and care for those desiring to honor the Lord through their God-ordained family.
Ministry Overview
Ministry support to our families takes place through the teaching of biblical principles found in God’s Word relating to marriage and parenting. These biblical principles renew the mind, and provide a sense of purpose, direction, and hope to families. Care for our families happens through relationships established with the Family Ministry leadership who assist in applying these godly principles to unique family situations.
Marriage Ministry
The Marriage Ministry seeks to assist couples in understanding how to glorify God through their husband-wife relationship as they rule together in their marriage (Genesis 1:27-28). Husbands and wives are encouraged, through the teaching of the Word, that obedience in their marital role is actually an illustration to others of the relationship between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:22-33).
Parenting Ministry
The Parenting Ministry seeks to assist parents in the bringing up of their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Through God’s Word, parents are taught that the marriage relationship, training to the child’s heart, application of rich concepts of biblical discipline, and standing firm in their existing obligations to the Lord will give them hope and confidence in their role as parents. For information about upcoming parenting classes, email [email protected].
Young Marrieds - Fellowship group
Are you engaged or married, in your 20’s or 30’s, and looking for a place to grow in faith, find encouragement, and build lasting friendships? Join us at the Young Marrieds Fellowship! Our group meets regularly to dive deep into God’s Word, support each other through life’s challenges, and enjoy meaningful fellowship. Whether you’re new in your faith journey or have been walking with Christ for years, you’ll find a welcoming community here.
Dads – Fellowship Group
This group is geared toward helping dads obey the Lord in His command to not provoke our children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph 6:4). We will learn from experienced fathers who are willing to share their wisdom in raising their children in the Lord and answer our questions. We will also discuss ideas with each other and hold each other accountable to obey God in this area. We plan to meet on the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:30 to 8 pm, starting September 8th!
Moms – Fellowship Group
Mom Fellowship Group is for moms of young ones to encourage one another in our season of motherhood, seeking opportunities to learn from older women to love our husbands, love our children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind and subject to our husbands.
We meet two Friday mornings per month at church with childcare. Sign ups are required to staff childcare. We also have several Moms’ Nights Out on Friday evenings and park days.
Moms - Further Details
2024
- Friday 9/27 Kick Off
- Friday 9/28 Kick Off
- Friday 10/4 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 10/18 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 11/1 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 11/8 Moms’ Night Out 6:30 pm
- Friday 11/15 Book Study 9:30 am
- Wednesday 11/20 Park Day 9:30 am
2025
- Friday 1/10 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 1/24 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 1/31 Moms’ Night Out 6:30 pm
- Friday 2/7 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 2/14 Widow Ministry Valentine’s Day 9 am
- Friday 2/21 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 3/7 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 3/21 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 3/28 Moms’ Night Out 6:30 pm
- Friday 4/4 Book Study 9:30 am
- Friday 4/18 Park Day 9:30 am
This year, we will be reading through “Alone with God” by John MacArthur.
Gabrielle O’Connor has attended Desert Hills since 2015 with her husband David and three children. She loves to encourage other moms and started the Mom Fellowship Group in 2020 as the church began to grow.
Tory Smith and her husband have attended Desert Hills since 2020. They have four daughters. Tory began serving this ministry group in 2022 and has been blessed by the community immensely.
Paul Stefanski
Family Ministries Pastor
Only groups that are listed on the church website are church-authorized. All other groups, whether led by members or not, are acting independently.