Jesus told Judas, “You always have the poor with you” (John 12:8). In today’s world, we might say, “We always have the homeless with us,” as we see their presence in cities, towns, and refugee camps everywhere.
Family In Distress is our 501(c)(3) outreach dedicated to empowering at-risk youth, individuals, and families in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. Through training, mentoring, counseling, and intervention, we provide the tools and support needed to overcome crises, strengthen families, and build brighter futures.
Our mission is to restore hope by promoting self-sufficiency, reducing homelessness, preventing incarceration, and fostering reconciliation—because every life matters, and transformation is possible with the right support (Isaiah 61:1).
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Our Ministries
Academic & Bible Training (Eph 4:11-12)
Equipping believers for Christian service through biblical education and leadership training, including preparation for those called to ministry.
Foundation Ministry (2 Tim. 2:19)
An 11-week course preparing believers for service, ministry, and a victorious Christian life, supporting them in fulfilling God’s call.
New Members Ministry (Acts 2:41-47)
Guiding new believers in their faith journey, strengthening their commitment to Christ, and connecting them to service opportunities.
Why We Give: Right Reasons for Christian Giving
Giving specifically to the local church fulfills the biblical command and expectation that the members of the body would collectively love and support those who labor for the good of the body and its various members. In short, the Bible commands Christians to give where they are fed.
Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. (Galatians 6:6)
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” (1 Timothy 5:17–18)
Service & Ministry Descriptions
Member Care Ministry (Gal. 5:14; 1 Tim. 5:8; John 17:12)
Connecting members to resources, fostering spiritual growth, and ensuring everyone experiences care and support.
Helps Ministry (1 Cor. 12:28; Ex. 17:11-12)
Supporting church leadership and operations to fulfill the ministry’s vision and serve members and guests.
Facilities Ministry
Maintaining a welcoming and excellent environment for worship and ministry.
Security Ministry
Ensuring a safe and secure space for all who attend services and events.
Administration Ministry
Manages scheduling, records, and documentation to support church operations.
Finance Ministry
Ensures accountability and oversight of all church financial transactions.
Business Development Ministry
Oversees business activities and develops strategies to support church mission and programs..
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Prays on behalf of the church, ministries, and community.
Altar Ministry
Supports ministers during prayer and altar calls, preserving the sacred atmosphere.
Evangelism Ministry Team meets regularly to fulfill the Great Commission by consistently and publicly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in ways that will transform people, families, communities and work place environments.
Marketing
Marketing and Media Ministry (Psalm 68:11) is responsible for developing marketing strategies, concepts, schedules and materials that helps us communicate the gospel in effective, impactful ways through books, teaching audios and videos, and children’s materials.
Ministry to Men Matters!
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another – Proverbs 27:17
Our mission is to inspire and equip men to know Christ and lead others to Him. Through genuine relationships and shared experiences, we empower men to grow in their faith, strengthen their leadership, and build thriving marriages, families, and churches.
Discipleship Training
The basic theme of the training is to teach what Jesus taught, that which took men who were fishermen, tax collectors, etc., and changed them into reproductive Christians who reached their world with the Gospel in a demonstration of power.
Bringing the hope of Jesus to the lost
