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Francisco & Daisy
South Dallas
Neigborhood
We began dating in 2010 and married in 2019 by the grace of God. We both serve at Mustang Creek – Francisco in the media department and Daisy through Embrace Grace Ministry.
🏡 Home Life
We have two boys and are expecting our third baby! We're planning to homeschool our children.
✝ ️ Ministry Passions
• Discipleship and mentoring
• Creating welcoming spaces for believers and non-believers
• Community outreach and service
• Ministering behind the barber chair
• Building Kingdom relationships
🌟 Fun Facts
🌿 Daisy loves plants, home decor, crafts, natural birth, holistic remedies, coffee, and fitness.
Francisco loves sports, the gym (he's a Spartan!), and quality coffee.
Chad & Courtney Goodwin
Forney - Park Trails
Neigborhood
We moved to Forney in 2023 after living our entire lives in Portland, Oregon. Since arriving in Texas, we've embarked on new careers and leaned on each other through 24 years of marriage. God's faithfulness has been our constant through it all.
🏡 Home Life
Our family includes Leila (20) at Florida State University, Kinsley (18) graduating high school, and Caleb (16) a sophomore in a life skills classroom at North Forney High School. The unique experience of having a child with special needs in the family forged a close bond within our family. Our shih tzu "Diva" rounds out our household, fully convinced she's human.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Seeing people step into their spiritual gifts
• Helping people learn how to hear God's voice
• Fostering God's presence through worship in a family setting
• "Doing life" with others in the body of Christ
• Intentional outreach and evangelism
• Ministering through prayer
🌟 Fun Facts
🎮 We enjoy family game nights with Mario Kart, Pinochle, and elaborate board games. Chad has spent many years in various IT roles and loves technology. He's a baseball fan and remains loyal to the Trailblazers, while Courtney leads a nonprofit, hosts the Women Unhindered podcast, and finds her happy place at her piano.
She will become a real estate agent in June.
Daniel & Tiffany Gonzales
Rockwall
Neigborhood
Originally from Toledo, OH and New York City respectively, we've journeyed across the U.S. from coast to coast before settling in Rockwall in 2022. We married in 2013 and share a passion for building community. We both serve on the church staff at Mustang Creek as the Discipleship & Small Group Directors.
🏡 Home Life
Our vibrant home includes three of our four children—Siena (16), Paul (8), and Sylvester (5)—while our oldest son Andrew resides in Toledo, OH. We hope to expand our family further. Our household is complete with Benny, our dog, and an outdoor cat who has his own special space.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Mentorship & Discipleship—guiding others in their faith journey
• Teen Challenge—supporting recovery through Christ-centered programs
• Outreach & Community Engagement—bringing hope beyond church walls
• Prophecy & Spiritual Gifts—encouraging believers to walk in God's fullness
• Cultivating environments where people worship in spirit and truth
• Creating spaces for transformative encounters with God's presence
🌟 Fun Facts
🍲 Tiffany is a passionate cook who can create dishes from around the world and loves spontaneous road trips.
Daniel enjoys singing love songs to his wife and has always dreamed of being a dad—a dream now beautifully fulfilled!
Donna Kelly
Forney
Neigborhood
I have been living in Forney for 16 years. I am a single mom with 2 adult daughters and 5 grandchildren. I have served at Mustang Creek Community church for 11 years. I teach a ladies Bible study where we fellowship, pray, and study the Word. We have seen miracles and ladies saved. It's a safe place to share.
🏡 Home Life
I am a single mother of 2 adult girls and 5 grandchildren. I love traveling with my family and we love cooking together and playing games. I've been blessed to see other countries because of my children.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• I have a heart to give and to disciple ladies
• Fellowship through prayer and fun activities
• Creating a judgment-free environment for women of all ages
• Watching ladies grow through discipleship and sharing with each other
🌟 Fun Facts
🐾 I love to dog and house sit. Each fur baby is so sweet and different.
Many years ago after having children I took belly dancing lessons to lose weight. lol.
Chet & Jenny Seelinger
Forney - Devonshire
Neigborhood
We are both Texas natives who moved to Forney 3 years ago for Chet's job. We've been married for 16 years, with Jenny working as a nurse and Chet serving as a State Trooper.
🏡 Home Life
We stay busy with our children's school activities, as well as baseball and soccer.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Leadership
• Healthy families
• Godly parenting
• Serving where needed (Chet leads the Usher and Safety Team, Jenny serves on the greeter team)
• Supporting church community needs
🌟 Fun Facts
🌾 We have a farm and enjoy spending time there
We love watching our children thrive in their chosen sports
We enjoy hanging out with friends
We like to travel and explore new places
Becky Andrews
Forney - Gateway Parks
Neigborhood
Born and raised in Lake Charles, southwest Louisiana. My husband and I raised our kids in Garland for 28 years while praying for a new house. The Lord answered our prayers 3 years ago with a home in Forney. I'm a business owner and work from home.
🏡 Home Life
I live with my husband Drew, our daughter Brittany, grandson Jerimiah, and our grand dog Dice.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Ministering to women
• Studying God's word and praying together
• Worship and praise
• Encouraging others, giving and showing mercy
• Creating prayer strategies using scripture
🌟 Fun Facts
🍳 I love to dance, cook, bake, play games and entertain.
Alejandro & Bielka Castro
Forney
Neigborhood
Originally from New York, we met at church in Queens and married in 2018. The Lord brought us to Texas where we now call Forney home.
🏡 Home Life
We're raising our beautiful children Austin & Thea and love doing life alongside other young families.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Studying the word together
• Fellowship with young families
• Welcoming and mentoring new believers
• Encouraging men to be godly role models
• Hosting playdates and breaking bread together
🌟 Fun Facts
🏈 Alejandro is a certified Dallas Cowboys hater as a loyal NY Giants fan.
Our house patiently awaits championships for the NY Mets & Knicks, and Bielka was once Alejandro's Youth President!
We left NY but boy do we miss the food
Jarrod & Kim Hatch
Forney
Neigborhood
Born in Abilene, Texas, Jarrod met Kim, who grew up in Ferris, Texas, at church, and the two quickly connected over their shared love for God, people, and living with purpose. They now live in Forney with their two-year-old daughter Eliana and are excitedly preparing to welcome baby #2!
🏡 Home Life
Life at home is full of toddler adventures, meaningful moments, and a whole lot of preparation for their growing family. Whether they're chasing Eliana around or just enjoying time together, they're grateful for the season they're in.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Helping others grow in their relationship with Christ
• Teaching, mentoring, and discipling with purpose
• Using creativity and design to share the Gospel
• Strengthening families and cultivating intentional community
• Hosting God's presence in everyday life
🌟 Fun Facts
Jarrod is a graphic design teacher who's passionate about creativity, storytelling, and spreading the Gospel to his students.
Kim has a gift for hospitality and loves creating a peaceful, welcoming home.
They also run a small Christian apparel business, combining their love for faith and design.
Kim is the coffee drinker of the family, and they both value meaningful conversation.
Raul & Lydia Chavez
Mesquite
Neigborhood
Born and raised in Texas, we met in Garland during high school and married in 2013. We relocated to Mesquite into our first home together, and Lydia co-leads Embrace Grace women's ministry at Mustang Creek.
🏡 Home Life
We share our beautiful home with our five wonderful boys and our precious dog Sola.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Equipping couples to build healthy, Christ-centered relationships
• Strengthening marriages through biblical principles
• Creating safe environments for couple healing and restoration
• Cultivating support for growing, Christ-centered families
• Empowering individuals to discover their spiritual gifts
🌟 Fun Facts
🥊 Raul enjoys working out and coaches boxing to our children and community.
Lydia loves planting, fitness, and homeschooling our boys.
Ruben Sanchez & Adriana Avila
Forney - Mustang Creek
Neigborhood
Adriana met Ruben in their freshman year of high school. Their friendship blossomed into romance during their senior year. leading to their engagement in 2024. We currently lead Young Adults ministry, with Ruben serving on Media Team and Adriana in Children's Ministry.
🏡 Home Life
Newly engaged since December 2024, we're both pursuing college degrees while preparing for the future God has in store for us.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Creating safe spaces where vulnerability is valued
• Building intimate community relationships
• Supporting others through life transitions
• Creating welcoming environments for belonging
• Fostering authentic connections
🌟 Fun Facts
📚 Ruben loves comic books and can't start a show without finishing it!
Adriana, a nursing student, loves good books, learning about medicines, and has an unusual obsession with the color pink.
David & Lindsey Shepherd
Forney
Neigborhood
We met at Upper Room Dallas and married shortly after in 2018. We moved to Forney in August of 2019. We share a passion for the presence of God and intimate moments of fellowship with other believers. We both serve on the church staff at Mustang Creek as the Children's Pastors.
🏡 Home Life
Our home "cranked to eleven" includes 3 children: Sophia (11), Ethan (6), and Lily (3). We also have the world's most loving mini–Australian Shepherd named Charlie. She takes care of us all with a daily allowance of snuggles.
✝️ Ministry Passions
• Mentoring & Discipleship- guiding others to flourish in their walk with Jesus
• Children's Ministry- introducing and building children up in relationship with Jesus
• Prophecy & Spiritual Gifts- equipping people to know and practice the spiritual gifts in practical ways
• Cultivating a fellowship after the ACTS 2:46 principle where people come together, share meals, the Word/Prayer, and their hearts
• Providing pockets of sanctuary for people to engage in worship and intimacy with the Trinity
🌟 Fun Facts
⭐ As a family we are avid fans of Stars Wars and Marvel/DC Superheroes.
Lindsey enjoys homeschooling our three children, local coffee shops, and running.
David enjoys woodworking and building tables etc. from reclaimed wood.
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When you submit this sign-up form, your responses go to our small group directors. Our directors know each leader personally - their location, personality, strengths, and how many people they can welcome. Don't worry, we promise we'll never force you into a group that doesn't feel right! We're like matchmakers, but instead of awkward blind dates, we'll connect you with a community where you can truly belong.
Why Join Discipleship Small Groups?
From Paul’s nurturing leadership in Thessalonica (1 Thess 2:7–12) to Jesus’ personal investment in His disciples (John 21),
Scripture consistently shows that life change happens in community.
Our vision is to see every believer experience that same depth of care, accountability, and growth through small groups discipleship.
We exist to develop effective followers of Christ
who demonstrate the heart of heaven on earth.
What Should I Expect in a Small Group Meeting?
1. Hang Out
Walking in, you'll find food and friendly faces ready to welcome you! We kick things off with some relaxed hang-out time—swapping stories about our crazy work week, sharing weekend highlights, or just catching up on life. This is the place where you can take a deep breath, and just be yourself.
2. Study & Discuss
We dive deep into Scripture and real-life questions. Whether following a sermon series or exploring a Bible study, these conversations create a safe space to be truly known and understood. Share your doubts, questions, and insights as we encounter God together. What starts as simple discussion often becomes something life-changing—these aren't just nice chats, but moments where marriages are restored, addictions are broken, and callings are found.
3. Pray & Celebrate
We take time to share what's really going on in our lives and then pray specifically for those situations. Whether it's a job interview, health concern, or family struggle, we stand together believing God can break through where we feel stuck.
We also desire to spend time in God's presence. Sometimes that looks like sharing an encouraging word someone feels God placed on their heart (1 Corinthians 14:3), or praying for healing when someone is hurting physically or emotionally (James 5:14-16).
Small Group
Discipleship Outcomes
We measure spiritual growth and community health by these five pillars:
1. Community
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
Group members develop trust, maintain gentle accountability, and engage in honest conversations. Your small group becomes a place where masks come off and real life is shared.
2. Worship
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…which is your spiritual worship.” – Romans 12:1
Group members help each other recognize God's presence and discern His voice in everyday moments. Together, you create space to listen for God's guidance and support one another in surrendering areas of life to His leadership.
3. Discipleship
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
The group provides accountability for developing godly character and the courage to step out in sharing the gospel and praying for others' needs. Together you celebrate both internal transformation—growing in love and gentleness—and external impact through service and evangelism, recognizing that both spiritual fruit and bold witness flow from lives surrendered to Christ.
4. Service
Whatever you did for one of the least of these…you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40
The group identifies needs within the church and community and finds practical ways to demonstrate God's love through action.
5. Outreach
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Romans 10:15
Group members pray for friends and neighbors, practice sharing their faith stories, extend invitations to group gatherings, and occasionally plan events specifically designed to reach the los.