Discipleship

At MFA, Sunday School is one of our most important ministries.  It is in Sunday School that people of all ages learn about God, the Bible, and God's will for each of their lives. Sunday School is important because of its basic purpose - Christian education.  In a Sunday School class, students are given the opportunity to ask questions, discuss, and share personal insights and experiences as they study the scriptures.  Our Sunday School is age specific, which is why we divide students according to their age, interest and education so that they can get the maximum benefits from each lesson.  Being a part of a Sunday School class enables believers to understand what and why they believe, and to learn to stand on a firm spiritual foundation.

MFA Small Groups exist to help believers develop depth of relationship with other believers through fellowship with one another.  Spiritual growth takes place in Small Groups as believers study the Bible and grow in connections with one another regardless of different backgrounds, gifts, experiences, and levels of spiritual maturity.
Dr. Bilezikian said it best, "It is in small groups that people can get close enough to know each other, to care and share, to challenge and support, to confide and confess, to forgive and be forgiven, to laugh and weep together, to be accountable to each other, to watch over each other and to grow together.  Personal growth does not happen in isolation. It is the result of interactive relationships. Small Groups are God's gift to foster changes in character and spiritual growth."

If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Our Grief Share helps you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each Grief Share session has three distinct elements: Video Seminars, Support group discussion with focus, Personal study and reflection.

What To Expect At Grief Share

• You’ll discover there are people who understand your hurts, emotions, and painful experiences. 
• You’ll learn helpful, practical information that will help you recover from the pain of grief and loss.  
• You’ll have the chance to talk about your experiences.
• You’ll have a workbook for personal study and to write down things you’ve learned.
• You’ll begin to gain closure in your loss.
• You’ll become part of a “family.”
• You’ll discover hope for the future. 

WHO SHOULD COME … WHO SHOULD NOT
Grief Share is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. We understand that there are other losses in life that create feelings of grief. You might be experiencing a job loss, a divorce, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends because of a move. This grief is real, but it is not the kind of grief discussed in Grief Share sessions. We encourage you to ask a pastor, counselor, or church leader for help in finding resources that will be of specific help in your situation.

Pastor Nancy has been a part of our Pastoral team at MFA since 2010. The first 10 years she served as the Children's Pastor, and has been serving as the Discipleship Pastor since 2020. Pastor Nancy received a Pastoral Degree in 1991 from Instituto Biblico Magdiel in Matamoros, Mexico and a Bachelor of Science in 1997 from Southwestern A/G University in Waxahachie, Texas.  She has ministered to people of every age, as a Pastor in Mexico, San Angelo, Eola, and Mission TX.  She spent several years serving as a campus pastor at University of Texas Pan American, as well as pioneering a campus ministry at South Texas Community College.  She's done extensive missions work in Spain and Mexico and has ministered in children’s crusades throughout Texas, Mexico, and Spain. She has been married to Francesco since May of 2016. She loves traveling to Italy and visiting her family. Her past times include shopping, photography, and going to the movies.