The ministry’s foundational scripture is Isaiah 54:5 For your Creator will be your husband; the LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name! He is your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, the God of all the earth.

While studying 1 Thessalonians, the Lord gave fresh instruction and revelation concerning the Real WIVES Ministry. The women in this ministry are called to empower the entire Church of God. We are a strategic force assigned to strengthen the Body of Christ in these end times.

Our Five Mandates

1) Prepare the hearts and minds of God’s people for the coming of Jesus

   • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV)

2) Encourage the Church until the end when Jesus returns

   • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV)

3) Help the Church establish a lifestyle of truth

   • Scripture: John 17:17 (NKJV)

4) Demonstrate the Kingdom of God on the earth

   • Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NKJV)

5) Declare the name, power, and presence of the Living God

   • Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19 (NKJV)

Our Lifestyle Requirements

To fulfill this calling, we must embody these three core practices:

1) Sanctification as a Daily Way of Life

   • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NKJV)

2) Fasting and Prayer as a Lifestyle

   • Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)

3) Keeping Our Oil Filled — prepared like the Wise Virgins (Matthew 25)

   • Scripture: Matthew 25:4 (NKJV)

What Produces the Oil?

• Daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit

   Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

• Obedience and readiness

   Scripture: Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

• Spiritual discernment and intimacy

   Scripture: James 4:8 (NKJV)

• Character formation

   Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)

• Personal devotion in the secret place

   Scripture: Matthew 6:6 (NKJV)

Our Identity

We are the Real WIVES — Women Interceding, Vigilant, Empowered, and Sanctified — ensuring the Bride of Christ is ready for the King.

NOTE: This ministry is open to single, married, divorced, and widowed women.

The Secret Place Men’s Group

The Secret Place Men’s Group is a weekly Christian prayer and Bible study gathering for men who desire to grow deeper in their relationship with God and become stronger spiritual leaders in their homes and communities. Inspired by the powerful promise of Psalm 91, we believe that when a man chooses to dwell in the “secret place” of the Lord, he finds protection, wisdom, and direction for every area of life.

Our group is built on the conviction that true leadership begins with being led by the Lord our God. Through prayer, studying Scripture together, and encouraging one another in faith, we seek to cultivate lives that reflect God’s presence, strength, and love.

We meet every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM on Zoom, creating a space where men can gather, grow spiritually, support one another, and pursue a deeper walk with Christ.

Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with God for many years, The Secret Place Men’s Group is a place to connect, be strengthened, and step more fully into the calling God has placed on your life.

Join Joel & Sherilyn Ross every Monday night at 7 PM for Family Talk, a weekly podcast streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Rooted in biblical principles, the show explores real-life topics about marriage and family, offering practical wisdom, encouragement, and faith-based insight for everyday relationships.

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