Groups & Ministries at Living Word Ministries Turn Regular Weeknights Into Moments Where God Deepens Faith & Knits Hearts Together to Make a Difference in Northern New Mexico
Groups and ministries at LWM offer a steady, midweek reminder that God is at work in your story and in the stories around you, even when life feels overwhelming. Use this page to find a gathering that suits your situation, then contact us so we can help you connect with confidence and clarity.
LWM PRAYER CALL
The LWM Prayer Call is designed to help people form a simple, steady habit of turning to God first, instead of trying to carry everything on their own. Twice a month, on the first and third Mondays at 6:30 PM, callers gather by phone to bring fresh concerns, ongoing needs, and grateful praise reports to the Lord. The tone is gentle and encouraging, making it comfortable for those new to prayer or unsure of what to say. A leader helps guide the time and provides a clear flow that is welcoming to everyone, inviting to requests, and then leads the group through focused moments of praying for individuals, families, and the wider community. As people listen and join in, they hear others trust God in the middle of real-life challenges, which strengthens their own faith. If you’re the kind of person who tends to worry quietly, this call offers a way to replace anxiety with shared prayer and hope. Over weeks and months, many find that the Prayer Call helps retrain their hearts to look to Jesus first, rather than last, when life feels heavy or confusing.
LIFE GROUP BIBLE STUDY
Life Group Bible Study at Living Word Ministries can be a gentle place of healing and quiet spiritual renewal for those carrying stress, loss, or past hurt and longing for a safe, steady space to breathe again. In this smaller, welcoming circle, adults are given space to sit with God’s Word and with people who are willing to listen patiently, kindly, and without interruption or judgment. You are free to come as you are, speak when you’re ready, and simply rest in God’s presence with others. The focus is not on fixing each other, but on letting Scripture speak, praying sincerely, and allowing the Holy Spirit to bring comfort and direction. Some nights feel lighter, with laughter and stories; other nights carry a quieter tone as people share struggles or prayer needs. Through it all, the group learns to show up consistently for one another with quiet grace. Over time, many find that Life Group Bible Study becomes a place where God slowly, gently restores hope, softens hearts, and brings inner healing.
Discover How Life Group Bible Study Helps Hearts Heal Through Community, God’s Word, & Prayer for People Walking Through Stress, Loss, & Change
- Gentle, Supportive Environment: Ideal for anyone dealing with stress, grief, or transition who needs a calm place to land. In Life Group Bible Study, you’re met with soft voices, kind faces, and a no-pressure atmosphere where you can simply sit, breathe, and know you’re not alone.
- Scripture as a Source of Comfort: Passages are applied not only to ideas, but to pain, questions, and real emotions. Together, the group sees how specific verses speak into fear, loss, worry, and exhaustion, helping God’s Word feel like a personal promise rather than just information on a page.
- Listening Over Fixing: Group members focus on compassionate listening and prayer rather than quick advice. Instead of trying to “solve” each other’s situations, people are encouraged to be present, to care, and to lift one another up before God, trusting Him to do the deeper healing work.
- Safe Sharing Pace: You can share as much or as little as you’re ready for, and your pace is respected. Some weeks you may feel free to talk and open up; other weeks you might just listen quietly, and both responses are welcomed as normal and honored by the group.
- Gradual Inner Renewal: Over time, many notice deeper peace, renewed hope, and a growing sense of God’s presence in their struggles. The change isn’t usually sudden, but through the steady rhythm of Scripture, prayer, and caring relationships, hearts slowly soften, burdens feel lighter, and trust in God grows stronger.
GRACE & FIRE WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Grace & Fire Women’s Ministry at Living Word Ministries brings together women across generations so no one has to figure out life or faith alone. In this ministry, younger women benefit from the wisdom of those who have walked with Jesus through many seasons, while older women are encouraged by the passion and questions of those coming behind them. Gatherings include Scripture, conversation, and prayer, but they also leave room for shared stories, practical advice, and simple friendship. You might hear someone talk about raising kids, another about navigating singleness, and another about walking through grief or retirement, all under the covering of God’s Word. The focus is on learning from one another, not comparing or competing. Over time, these cross-generational relationships often turn into lasting bonds of mentorship and mutual encouragement. Many women find that Grace & Fire becomes the place where they discover spiritual mothers, sisters, and daughters in Christ.
See How Grace & Fire Women’s Ministry Welcomes Women of Every Age to Tell Their Stories, Deepen Their Trust in God, & Find Steady Encouragement Together
- Cross-Generational Connection: Welcomes younger and older women, allowing different ages to bless, strengthen, and learn from one another. As women hear how God has worked in different seasons, generations begin to understand and appreciate one another’s journeys, creating deeper respect, empathy, and unity in Christ.
- Shared Stories That Build Faith: Testimonies from various seasons of life help women see God’s faithfulness over time and across circumstances. As these stories are told and retold, they become living reminders that God has carried His people through similar struggles before and can be trusted to do it again.
- Organic Mentoring Moments: Conversations before, during, and after gatherings naturally create opportunities for mentoring and deeper one-on-one support. What begins as casual conversation in the hallway or over coffee often grows into ongoing relationships where women check in, pray together, and walk side by side through real-life challenges.
- Wisdom for Every Life Stage: Whether you’re navigating school, careers, parenting, caregiving, or aging, there’s likely someone who “gets it.” Women can ask practical questions, gain spiritual insight, and receive honest encouragement from others who have walked a similar road and seen God’s faithfulness along the way.
- Sense of Spiritual Family: Over time, women experience Grace & Fire as a true spiritual family where no one has to walk alone. Regular connection, shared prayer, and mutual care build a kind of sisterhood that extends beyond meetings, showing up in texts, visits, and support during both everyday life and crisis moments.
WHEELER PEAK COMMUNITY PRAYER CALL
Wheeler Peak Community Prayer Call is a twice-monthly opportunity to connect with other believers and pray for the Wheeler Peak area as one spiritual family in a simple and peaceful format. On the first and third Thursdays at 6:30 AM, people from Taos, Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and surrounding communities join a single phone line to lift up our towns together, often calling in from kitchen tables, work trucks, or quiet living rooms. Participants pray for families, schools, small businesses, first responders, pastors, and ministries quietly serving in the background. A short Scripture reading and focused themes help guide the time, while leaving room for people to bring their own concerns and praises. Whether you pray out loud or quietly listen and agree in your heart, your presence matters more than perfect words. Over time, Wheeler Peak Community Prayer Call gently builds a sense of regional unity and hope, reminding everyone involved that God is at work across church walls and town lines throughout Northern New Mexico.
FISHERS OF MEN: MEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Fishers of Men is the men’s Bible study at Living Word Ministries, a bi-monthly gathering where everyday men can catch their breath, open God’s Word, and grow together without pretense. Rooted in Jesus’ invitation, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” this group helps men move from just hearing about faith to actually living it out. Each time they meet, men walk through clear, Bible-based teaching that challenges and encourages without talking over anyone’s head. There’s time for honest discussion, where questions are welcome, and no one is expected to have the perfect answer or the perfect story. Men pray for one another in simple, straightforward ways, learning how to lean on God instead of carrying everything alone. Along the way, they pick up practical tools for following Christ at home, at work, and in the community so faith doesn’t stay stuck on Sunday mornings. Over time, Fishers of Men becomes a place where courage grows, character deepens, and friendships form that help men stay connected to Jesus.
How Fishers of Men Men’s Bible Study Helps Men Grow in Courage, Character, & Confidence as Followers of Jesus in Everyday Life & Relationships
- Discipleship with Purpose: Each gathering is designed to help you grow as followers of Jesus, not just checking off another meeting. Men learn what it looks like to respond to Christ’s call in the middle of real responsibilities, decisions, and pressures.
- Biblical Teaching That Connects: Short, focused teaching times draw directly from Scripture and address topics like integrity, temptation, leadership, and perseverance. The goal is not to impress, but to make God’s Word clear, practical, and ready to be lived out during the week.
- Real-Life Discussion, Not Just Lecture: After the teaching, men discuss how the passage relates to their current situation in marriage, parenting, work, recovery, or uncertainty about the future. Questions, doubts, and “I don’t get this yet” moments are welcomed as part of the growing process in understanding.
- Prayer Support & Accountability: Each meeting includes simple, sincere prayer with room for men to check in on how they’re really doing. Over time, that rhythm builds a quiet accountability where guys know someone will notice if they’re struggling and will stand with them instead of judging them.
- Tools for Everyday Faith: Men leave with practical ideas for applying what they’ve learned—in conversations with their families, in decisions at work, and in how they handle stress or conflict. Bit by bit, Fishers of Men helps them see their entire week as a place to follow Christ, not just a few hours on Sunday.
NEW THIRST
New Thirst is for people who are tired of pretending they’re okay and ready to invite God into the parts of life that feel broken, numb, or out of control. Some come carrying years of disappointment or regret; others arrive simply knowing something needs to change and aren’t sure where to begin. In this Christ-centered discipleship class, you’ll encounter Scripture that speaks directly to your struggles, not just to abstract ideas. Guided reflection helps you name what’s really going on beneath the surface, while group encouragement reminds you that you’re not the only one facing these battles. You’ll be given step-by-step spiritual tools that will start helping you move from shame and secrecy toward honesty, healing, and hope. New Thirst doesn’t promise a quick fix, but it does offer a clear pathway forward, grounded in God’s Word and His grace. As you keep showing up to New Thirst, you may discover that God has been pursuing you with patient love long before you ever walked through the door.
Learn How New Thirst Uses God’s Word, Gentle Reflection, & Real Conversation to Help You Face Deep Struggles & Begin Walking Toward Lasting Freedom
- Honest About Real Struggles: New Thirst names things many people hide, including bad habits, hurts, hang-ups, and destructive patterns that feel too heavy to carry alone. The class provides you with language, perspective, and biblical hope for areas of life that often stay in the dark.
- Scripture Applied to Pain, Not Just Theology: Each session centers on passages that speak into fear, shame, exhaustion, and the longing to be made new. The goal is to help God’s Word feel like a personal invitation, not just information you hear and forget.
- Guided Reflection That Goes Deeper: Through simple questions and structured exercises, you’ll be invited to reflect on your story, your reactions, and your beliefs about God. This process helps connect the dots between what you’ve lived through and what God is now doing in your heart.
- Encouragement Instead of Judgment: Group members and leaders commit to listening with compassion and keeping what’s shared in confidence. Instead of quick advice or harsh opinions, you’ll find steady encouragement and prayerful support from people who also need God’s grace.
- Practical Steps Toward Lasting Freedom: New Thirst introduces realistic action steps, including spiritual practices, new thought patterns, and healthy boundaries, so that you can begin to walk out between meetings. Over time, those steps add up, making room for genuine, Christ-centered transformation.
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