Our Vision
Destined Living is a vibrant network where individuals from diverse backgrounds converge. Here, they find a common ground to connect, learn, and grow together.
1. Community and Resources: Destined Living serves as a hub, providing a rich tapestry of community where people can share spiritual gifts, revelation, and encouragement. It’s a place where resources flow freely, nurturing growth and collaboration.
2. Intercession and Training: Within these virtual walls, individuals unite in intercession, lifting their voices in prayer for one another and the world. Training sessions unfold, equipping participants with the tools needed for their unique callings.
3. Activation and Release: As members engage, they discover their purpose and step into it boldly. The network becomes a launching pad—a place where destinies are released.
4. Leadership and Equipping: Leaders find a home here. Through specialized training and ministry, they are empowered to lead with an apostolic and prophetic understanding. Their influence ripples outward, impacting lives far beyond the network’s boundaries.
In this dynamic space, Destined Living weaves a tapestry of destiny, connecting hearts, igniting purpose, and propelling individuals toward their God-ordained path.
Our Team
Pastor Thelma
Founder & Lead Pastor
Our Story
Destined Living embarked on its journey in November 2009, initially as a ministry before transitioning into a church in August 2018. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Thelma’s identity transformed into that of a church planter. Her previous ministry involvement spanned various areas, including youth, singles, leadership, community, and intercessory prayer.
Upon seeking divine guidance regarding this new calling and identity, Thelma stepped boldly into the realm of church planting. The Holy Spirit directed her to pioneer a new church in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. Thelma diligently trained in the art of healthy and thriving church planting. As a 1.5 immigrant, she intimately understands the challenges of living on the margins and the concerns faced by the immigrant community. Additionally, Thelma grapples with the struggles of being an ethnic church, recognizing the need to move beyond being a one-generational church. Her vision extends to cultivating a culture of multiplication for the next generation of leaders.
Thelma’s personal narrative underwent a profound transformation. Previously burdened by an orphan spirit, she encountered spiritual authorities and ministries operating from the same perspective. However, the Lord intervened, healing her wounded soul and elevating her to the role of a spiritual leader. Raised within the church, yet lacking a deep understanding of the Father’s love, Thelma’s story shifted dramatically. Now walking in the Spirit of Sonship, she passionately shares how the Author and Finisher of her faith rewrote her life’s narrative—a transformation akin to the biblical story of Ruth.
Thelma’s mother, Theresa, played a pivotal role as a shepherding mother. She interceded on behalf of many, birthing purpose and revelation through her prayers. Theresa’s ministry to spiritual leaders creates a sacred space for rest and renewal, drawing from the presence of the Lord. Her unwavering commitment to pursuing God has empowered her daughter, Thelma, to take her stand in Christ Jesus, gaining ground for the Kingdom alongside her mother. Theresa went to be with the Lord in June 2020.
Loving & Shepherd Hearts
For if we love God, we will love others. We love others best when we love God, love comes from God, because God is love (1 John 4:7–8). Love is a fundamental part of his nature. We are only able to love him or anyone else because he first loved us (1 John 4:19).
Worship & Prayer
Prayer is our way of acknowledging who He is, expressing admiration, explaining frustrations, admitting our sins, asking for direction, seeking wisdom, speaking of love, and so much more. Worship is the priority we place on who God is in our lives and where God is on our list of priorities. We believe in prayer and worship, honoring God.
Empowering & Release
A key component in developing people is to release them to be who God made them to be. There is no greater reward than to see the Kingdom expand as people into whom there has been investment develop others, who can in turn go and influence others for Jesus Christ.
Our Beliefs
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy. The Lord Jesus Christ is both God and man and is the only one who can reconcile us to God. Each time we partake of communion we remember Jesus lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.