Sonia Montoya was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is married to Ray Montoya, Pastor of CCSW. They have four beautiful children: Alanah, Sierra, Ray & Noah. Sonia enjoys spending time with her family, bike riding & cooking. She loves studying the Bible & teaching women’s bible studies. Sonia’s heart is to see women thrive in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ & experience the power of God personally! One of Sonia’s favorite quotes is, “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained!”

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“There’s nothing more beautiful than to see women growing in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ!” -Sonia Montoya .


Video Studies from Sonia Montoya and Thrive Ministry

The Word of God

2 Tim 3:16-17 | Sonia Montoya

Prayer

Jeremiah 33:3 | Sonia Montoya

Church

Acts 2:42-47 | Sonia Montoya

Precious Faith

Faith of Great Value | 2 Peter 1:1-4 | Sonia Montoya
Always Remember | 2 Peter 1:12-15 | Sonia Montoya

Worthy Living

Walking Worthy | Ephesians 4:1-2 | Sonia Montoya
Walking in Unity | Ephesians 4:3-16 | Sonia Montoya
Walking in Wisdom | Ephesians 5:15-21 | Nicole Torres
Walking in Newness | Ephesians 4:17-32 | Sonia Montoya

Christmas 2021

A Christmas Promise | Sonia Montoya

It's Who I Am

I Am Blessed | Ephesians 1:1 | Sonia Montoya
I Am Redeemed | Ephesians 1:7-10 | Sonia Montoya
I Am Covered by Prayer | Ephesians 1:7-10 | Nicole Torres
I Am Sealed | Ephesians 1:11-14 | Stella Rooks

Women of Faith Spring Study

The Woman with the Alabaster Box | Luke 7:36-50 | Sonia Montoya
The Woman with the Medical Problem | Luke 8:43-48 | Sonia Montoya
The Woman from Moab | Ruth 1-4 | Sonia Montoya
A Woman's Legacy of Faith | Stella Rooks
Faith Frozen or Faith Forward? | Esther 4:1-17 | Nicole Torres
The Woman Who Prayed Big | 1 Samuel 1:1-28 | Sonia Montoya
Women of Faith | Sonia Montoya

Thrive Women's Luncheon

Comfort & Joy

Refined

Week 1 - Refined With Purpose - Sonia Montoya
Week 2 - Refined from the Inside Out - 1 Peter 1:22-25 - Sonia Montoya
Week 3 - A Refined Character - Nicole Torres
Week 4 - A Refined Mind - Romans 12:1-2 - Sonia Montoya
Week 5 - A Refined Heart - Discussion Panel with Sonia Montoya and Nicole Torres
Week 6 - Refined Faith - James 1:2-4 - Sonia Montoya
Week 7 - Refined for Service - Sonia Montoya

Christmas Lunch

Star Light Thrive Lunch

Run 2 Win

Week 1 “Run with Purpose” - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Week 2 “Run Forward” - Philippians 3:12-16
Week 3 “Run Steady” - Hebrews 12:1-2
Week 4 “Run Disciplined“ - Hebrews 12:3-11
Week 5 “Run Refreshed” - Nicole Torres
Week 6 “Run Strong” - Isaiah 40:28-31
“Run 2 Win Summary”

Oh How Happy

Desperate For Jesus - Matthew 5:1-3
Comforted by Jesus - Matthew 5:4
Humble like Jesus - Matthew 5:5
Satisfied by Jesus - Matthew 5:6
Merciful like Jesus - Matthew 5:7
Pure & Peaceable - Matthew 5:8-9
Persecuted like Jesus - Matthew 5:10-12
Review by Audra, Nicole & Ingrid

Jesus said…

The Bread of Life - John 6:22-71
The Light of the World - John 8:1-12
The Door - John 10:1-10
The Good Shepherd - John 10:11-30
Resurrection & Life - John 11:1-44
Way, Truth & Life - John 14:1-6
The True Vine - John 15:1-8
I AM - Summary

Reverence

Reverence series week 8 - Summary
Benefits & Blessings - Panel Discussion lead by Priscilla Gutierrez
Fear vs. Fear - Daniel 3
Worship in Reverence - Psalm 96
A Wise Foundation - Proverbs 9:10
The Road to Life - Proverbs 19:23
Reverent In Heart - Deuteronomy 5:9
The Road to Life - Proverbs 19:23
A Wise Foundation - Proverbs 9 vs 10
Worship in Reverence - Psalm 96
Fear vs. Fear - Daniel 3
Benefits & Blessings - Panel Discussion lead by Priscilla Gutierrez
Reverence Series - Summary

Princess Warrior

Princess Warrior Summary - Ephesians 6:10-20
Word Up - Ephesians 6:17b
Safeguard - Ephesians 6:17a
Shields Up - Ephesians 6:16
Protect & Prepare - Ephesians 6:14-15
Buckle Up - Ephesians 6:14
Completely Protected - Ephesians 6:11-13
Enlisted - Ephesians 6:10
Completely Protected - Ephesians 6 vs 11-13
Buckle Up - Ephesians 6 vs 14
Protect & Prepare - Ephesians 6 vs 14-15
Shields Up - Ephesians 6 vs 16

Secret Place

Behind Closed Doors - Sonia Montoya
Your Kingdom Come - Evangelyn Gomez
Bended Knee - Monique Baca
Fasting not Faking - Sonia Montoya

Fired Up

Moved to Pray Daniel 9:1-3
A Prayer of Praise Daniel 9:4
Martha Salazar Story of Praise
A Prayer of Confession Daniel 9:5-6
A Guilty Plea Daniel 9:7-9
Darlene's Story of Praise
Justice Served Daniel 9:10-14
A Humble Petition Daniel 9:15-18
Birga's Story of Praise
Summary Daniel 9:19

Unroyal Lineage

Thrive fall banquet
Unroyal Lineage Characters

Engage - Ephesians 2

Scandal of Grace Ephesians 2:8a
Sustaining Grace Ephesians 2:8a
Rescued Ephesians 2:8-9
Saving Faith Ephesians 2 vs 8-9
Does Your Faith Work? Ephesians 2 vs 8-9 - Priscilla Gutierrez
His Workmanship Ephesians 2:10a
Doing Good Ephesians 2 vs 10
Created For More Ephesians 2 vs 8-10

Planted Deep - Psalms

Oh How Happy Psalms 1:1
Map My Walk Psalms 1:1
Delightful Diet Psalms 1:2
Fit Mind Psalms 1:2
Like A Tree Part 1 Psalms 1:3
Like A Tree Part 2 Psalms 1:3b
Gone with the Wind Psalms 1:4
Interview with Andrea Yim
Eternally Separated Psalms 1:5
God Knows Psalms 1:6
Summary of Psalms 1

Real Love - I Corinthians 13

Got Love
Patience Please
Bitter or Sweet
Excuse Me
What's on Your Mind?
All Things
Unfailing
Maturing Love
Best of All
Love on Rewind
Give Me Jesus
Interview with Andrea Yim

Woman of Honor

Titus 1:1-16
Godly Influence
Interview with Nancy Galligan
Words & Wine - Titus 2:3b
Teacher of Good Things
Interview with Heather and Nicole
Love your Hubby
Interview with Mary Bouquet
Loving Your Kiddos
Interview w Anna & Rosalie
Who’s Your Daddy - Titus 2:5 | Evangelyn Gomez
Home is Where the Heart Is - Titus 2:5
I Choose Honor - Titus 2:1-5
Interview with Kent & Shirley Grey
Q&A Panel

Fashion Show

This is from a fashion show presented to CCSW Thrive Women's Ministry accentuating their study "Woman of Honor". Monica and Priscilla demonstrated to the women how to shop thriftily while keeping it classy
Buying Thriftily and Classy

Fashioned for Combat

Session 1
Session 2 | Evangelyn Gomez
Session 3 | Denise Trujillo
Session 4

Brave - The Book of Joshua

Joshua 1:1-9
Called to Duty | Joshua 1:10-18
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety | Denise Trujillo
The Hiding Place - Joshua 2:1-7
Stella Rooks - Testimony
A True Confession - Joshua 2:8-11
The Promise of Scarlet - Joshua 2:12-24 | Priscilla Gutierrez
Prepare for The Marvelous - Joshua 3:1-17
Unforgettable - Joshua 4:1-24
Walls Fall Down - Joshua 5:13-15, 6:1-21
Stories Read by Monique Baca
Brave Until the End - Joshua 6:22-27

Revive

Refreshing Repentance
Fresh Heart - Psalm 119:1-16
Revived by the Word
Revived by the Word part 2
Revive Me, O Lord, According to Your Lovingkindness | Evangelyn Gomez
Revived In Righteousness
Revived in Justice
Citywide Revival - Jonah 1-4
Summary

Friends

A Friend Loves at All Times | Monica Garcia
Session 1
Workshop Anna & Burdetta
Call to Prayer
Straight Up
Workshop with Priscilla Gutierrez
Workshop lead by Dalphene & Nicole
Finish The Race Strong | Evangelyn Gomez

Befriended

Lean On Me - Romans 4
Face Time - Exodus 33
Interview with Audra and Tasha
Truly Yours - John 15:1-25
Heaven Sent - John 14:15-18
Love You Always - Proverbs 17:17
Flavorful Words - Colossians 4:6
Work Shop - Gossip” | Priscilla Gutierrez, Mary & Linda
Best Friends Forever - 1Samuel 18-20
Workshop - Expectations and Forgiveness | Danielle and Anna
Summary & Discussion Panel

Unsinkable Hope

Denise Trujillo dramatizes the testimony of one woman for the Thrive Christmas Celebration
Unsinkable Hope
..."But God!" Evangelyn Gomez spoke at theThrive Christmas Celebration
...but God!