The Women’s Ministry of Reliance Church exists to equip, edify, and encourage the ladies of our church family, local community, and the world in their relationship with Jesus.
To that end, we have many opportunities to help you get connected; and resources to help you grow. Be sure to fill out a Connect Card if you’re new or want to update your info, request prayer anytime and for any reason, and join the conversation throughout the week on Facebook and Instagram!
Women’s Study
Join us each week as we gather for Bible study. Our gathering includes worship and teaching, then discussion in small groups. We will explore biblical content, while learning very practical ways to live as Christian woman in our homes and communities.
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1 Thessalonians 2
1 Thessalonians 1
1&2 Thessalonians Kick off
Moms Inspired
Join us as we fellowship with other moms who are in the same season of life with the help of mentor moms to guide us along the way. We will have devotions and listen to guest speakers who address topics that will equip and encourage us to honor and glorify Jesus in all areas of motherhood. Moms Inspired is for moms to-be and moms with little ones (through kindergarten).
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Women’s Discipleship (small group)
Our Women’s Discipleship Ministry is here to encourage and equip women who are new to the faith and/or going through some of life’s challenges. In this ministry you will be connected to a small group where you will go through a book that will take you through the Truth of God’s unchanging Word, learn how to have transparent relationships and find the life changing accountability needed to walk out your faith.
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Single Moms Fellowship
Single Moms Fellowship is an encouraging and supportive group for single moms. We come alongside moms and their children in the love and grace of God and share Biblical tools to help navigate through this season of life.
Single Moms Fellowship meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month in the “F” Building located on the Reliance Church Campus from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and childcare is available upon registration. Meetings include a meal, Biblical teaching and or study and always a sweet time of fellowship.
No matter if you are a single, divorced or a widow mom, full nest or empty nest, this group is for you.
Precious sister, you are not alone! Come and meet other single moms and learn how to navigate together through this season of life, doing it God’s way and make new friends along the way.
Ministry Leader:
Brenda Leavenworth is an author and speaker based in Temecula, CA. Her passion is to help women grow in their knowledge and understanding of Scripture as they pursue Christian maturity. She has written several in-depth Bible studies, including her 2016 release of Proverbs 31 study, Far Above Rubies.
Brenda enjoys traveling the globe to share God’s Word and holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Christian Leadership from Calvary Chapel University, where she has recently become adjunct faculty.
As the host of the When She Leads podcast, Brenda actively and passionately discusses the complexities and realities of leading ministry as a woman. Married to Ted Leavenworth who serves as the Senior Pastor of Reliance Church, Brenda currently serves and loves her community as the Director of Women’s Ministry. Together they have three adult children and ten wonderful grandchildren.
Get to know Brenda!
What is your role at Reliance Church?
Women’s Ministry Director
Describe your job in five words?
Keeping all the plates spinning
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Hairdresser
Coffee, Tea, or Soda?
Nothing like a good cup of British Black Tea with cream and sweetener.
Go-to worship song?
In this season – “Tend” by Emmy Rose
Who has had the most influence in your spiritual life?
Wow, so many. Pastor Chuck Smith-His teachings that shaped my christian and leadership walk. His wife, Kay, who taught me how to be a pastor’s wife. June Hesterly, she tirelessly mentored me for years. Janie Alfred, who teaches me everyday how to be more like Jesus. And so many who I don’t know personally, but their books and resources have shaped my leadership life.
Food you can’t live without?
Chocolate
Which Bible character would you most likely to be best friends with?
No doubt, Priscilla. We could have tea together and talk theology. Sounds like a perfect day!
Favorite Quote of all time?
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians, who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” — Brennan Manning (The Ragamuffin Gospel)
What is your hope for Reliance Church?
My true desire for our church is that it would outlive us all. That the Lord would raise up generation after generation of Bible-believing Christ followers to bring the good news long after we all leave this earth. That our church building would be used for hundreds of years to bring the Word of God to the people of God in Temecula and the surrounding areas.