Women in Leadership is a monthly lunch gathering of women who are committed to use their vocation and resources as a practice of peacemaking in our cities.

NOTE: FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to the church. The cameras will be turned off during our meeting time, so there is no need to register your vehicle with the company that manages it.

Women in Leadership is a monthly lunch gathering of women who are committed to use their vocation and resources as a practice of peacemaking in our cities.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

NOTE: FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to the church. The cameras will be turned off during our meeting time, so there is no need to register your vehicle with the company that manages it.

Journey with us as we read this true story of endurance, hope, doubt, and sacrifice amidst the turmoil of the Second Congo War

This riveting book tells the story of young Bikonzi Moise: alongside his mother and six siblings, Bikonzi is ripped from his home and forced into a concentration camp in the middle of the Second Congo War. Through unyielding hope, unimaginable sacrifice, and the wrestling with God amidst deafening silence, this unforgettable story will leave you breathless and inspired.

Now residing here in Phoenix, Bikonzi Moise's story is not just a testament to survival --it's a beacon of the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and find light even in the darkest of times.

About the author: Reverend Clint Leavitt is a good friend of Bikonzi Moise. He is a pastor, writer, and film enthusiast passionate about exploring faith, doubt, and the human condition. He serves in urban Phoenix, where he helps foster missional communities. His work engages the spiritually curious, drawing from Scripture, culture, and storytelling to offer a deeper paradigm of hope.



3 ONLINE SESSIONS:

6/24 - 7/8 - 7/22

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Including a discussion with

Bikonzi Moise and the author!

Arizona has welcomed more than 108,000 refugees--vetted survivors of war and persecution--from all over the world since 1980, and they're here to stay. These new neighbors come from places like Afghanistan, Burma, the DR Congo, Syria, and dozens of other countries. Come learn how this all works and how YOU can best love your refugee neighbors as they do the hard work of integrating into American society.

There's no obligation to volunteer afterward--just come and learn!

Join us for conversation with author Clint Leavitt and Bikonzi Moise centered on the new book, Cockroaches, God, Death, and Mangoes

Come worship alongside believers from across the world; learn from them; see the Lord and your faith through the eyes of a different culture. This time we'll be visiting our Haitian brothers and sisters in Queen Creek. Many of the people at this church are here because they cannot safely live in their home country.

Join us to hear from our Congolese brother in Christ, who leads New Empowerment for Refugees (NER), an Ethnic Community-Based Organization (ECBO) rooted in the refugee experience. Led by those who have lived the journey, ECBOs like NER provide critical insights and support but face unique challenges in meeting growing community needs. Grassroots efforts like theirs bridge gaps by offering trustworthy resources in refugees’ languages, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported. Place: Phoenix --cross streets: 32nd and Van Buren

Women in Leadership is a monthly lunch gathering of women who are committed to use their vocation and resources as a practice of peacemaking in our cities.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

NOTE: FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to the church. The cameras will be turned off during our meeting time, so there is no need to register your vehicle with the company that manages it.

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! Please join us for a Virtual Info Session with Catholic Charities and experienced foster parents to refugee youth. There is no obligation following the call; just come and learn about the variety of ways to get involved! Link will be provided upon sign up.

Join us for the All-Region Surge Gathering on May 7th !

In a time when many on the margins feel unseen, unheard, or unsupported, the Church is being called back to one of its most essential practices: solidarity.

Join us for a special All Surge Lunch with John Onwuchekwa and Dennae Pierre, two leaders who have walked deeply with communities on the margins and are helping reimagine what faithful presence and partnership can look like in this moment.

Come for the lunch, fellowship with friends, listen to the Spirit’s call — and leave with a deeper sense of what it means to serve as the Church in this cultural moment.  Let’s come together to be formed by the Spirit and led by love.

Free lunch provided by Surge. RSVP is required. Select “APRIL” from the dropdown list at the registration page.

We can’t wait to see you!

Mini Field Trip + Share & Care Lunch

We’ll visit our friends at Arizona Refugee Center (ARC), a nonprofit organization in Mesa that provides services to refugees and immigrants, we hope to see you there!

We’ll visit the Arizona Refugee Center (ARC), a nonprofit organization in Mesa that provides services to refugees and immigrants to promote self-sufficiency and successful integration into our community. Discover in real-time how ARC shows love and compassion while working to build a meaningful life for and with our displaced neighbors.

Join us for the North Phoenix Ministry Leader's lunch. 

This gathering of pastors, ministers, and other North Phoenix ministry leaders is a time to connect and grow with other leaders who serve our community. We will enjoy a meal, pray together ,and be equipped by local and international leaders. 

Join us on select Wednesdays from 11:30 AM 1:00 PM

If you have any questions, please email Caleb@dsbc.church

Join us as we dig into a 6-week Bible study that explores the most popular migration stories in Scripture

Join us as we dig into a 6-week Bible study that explores the most popular migration stories in Scripture, from the Old Testament accounts of Abram and Sarai all the way to the early church’s missionary migration journeys in the New Testament.

All are welcome who wish to engage in thoughtful study and respectful discussion around God’s heart for immigrants and refugees. We’ll meet on Google Meet for six Tuesdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Here’s a peek of the material: https://womenofwelcome.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wow_farfromhome_2022_study_FINAL_pgs_digital.pdf

Study Outline:

4/1: Week 1: Abraham and Jacob

4/8: Week 2: The Children of Israel

4/15: Week 3: Ruth and Naomi

4/22: Week 4: The Exiles

4/29: Week 5: Jesus and the Holy Family

5/6: Week 6: The Early Church

The Legal System Through a Transformative Lens: What does justice look like when shaped by mercy and truth?

In a world where mass incarceration and broken systems impact countless lives, the Church has a role to play. This workshop invites you to step into a faith-driven conversation on reimagining justice—one that reflects redemption over retribution, restoration over punishment, and the heart of God’s Kingdom over human systems. Together, we’ll explore the biblical foundation of justice, uncover the realities of our legal system, and equip ourselves to be agents of change in our communities. Join us as we challenge assumptions, learn from those on the frontlines, and discover how faith and action can bring real transformation. Come ready to listen. Come ready to learn. Come ready to reimagine justice.

Women in Leadership is a monthly lunch gathering of women who are committed to use their vocation and resources as a practice of peacemaking in our cities.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

NOTE: FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to the church. The cameras will be turned off during our meeting time, so there is no need to register your vehicle with the company that manages it.

These Share & Care gatherings are the heart of the Phoenix Refugee Connections network and occur regularly at locations rotating around the valley. All are welcome. 

We are honored to have special guest, Daniel Yang, join us. It'll be an encouraging time for our network to hear from a national leader in refugee resettlement, pray together, know that we are only a small part of a national (and global!) network of Christians responding to God's call to care for the foreigner, the orphan, the widow and the poor.

About our special guest:

Daniel Yang is the National Director of Churches of Welcome at World Relief. Previously he served as the director of the Church Multiplication Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. He has pastored and helped plant churches in Detroit, Dallas-Fort Worth, Toronto, and Chicago. He is the co-author of "Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church" with Eric Costanzo and Matthew Soerens, and "Becoming a Future-Ready Church: 8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders" with Adelle Banks and Warren Bird.

The Legal System Through a Transformative Lens: What does justice look like when shaped by mercy and truth?

In a world where mass incarceration and broken systems impact countless lives, the Church has a role to play. This workshop invites you to step into a faith-driven conversation on reimagining justice—one that reflects redemption over retribution, restoration over punishment, and the heart of God’s Kingdom over human systems. Together, we’ll explore the biblical foundation of justice, uncover the realities of our legal system, and equip ourselves to be agents of change in our communities. Join us as we challenge assumptions, learn from those on the frontlines, and discover how faith and action can bring real transformation. Come ready to listen. Come ready to learn. Come ready to reimagine justice.

Come worship alongside believers from across the world; learn from them; see the Lord and your faith through the eyes of a different culture. This time, we’ll be visiting our East African brothers and sisters at Hope of Life International Church in Glendale.

Hope of Life International Church began in the home of Rose Mapendo in 2011. After holding services in several other locations, it obtained the building on 43rd Ave where it is now located. Its vision was to reach out to the International community of the Phoenix area and the region of the Great Lakes of East Africa, who have moved here to Arizona.

Join us for our first combined Mini Field Trip + Share & Care Lunch.

We’ll visit Abounding Service, a non-profit organization in Central Phoenix that has been creating meaningful connections between refugees and Americans through Welcome Conversations since 2009. Discover where you could invest your time, talents, and resources!

Afterward, we'll debrief over lunch at a restaurant onsite.

Join us for the North Phoenix Ministry Leader's lunch. 

This gathering of pastors, ministers, and other North Phoenix ministry leaders is a time to connect and grow with other leaders who serve our community. We will enjoy a meal, pray together ,and be equipped by local and international leaders. 

Join us on select Wednesdays from 11:30 AM 1:00 PM

If you have any questions, please email Caleb@dsbc.church

Women in Leadership is a monthly lunch gathering of women who are committed to use their vocation and resources as a practice of peacemaking in our cities.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.

NOTE: FREE PARKING is available in the lot adjacent to the church. The cameras will be turned off during our meeting time, so there is no need to register your vehicle with the company that manages it.