About - The Ephesians Family

About the Ephesians Family

We are a non-profit committed to supporting Christian couples and families through Biblical pre-marital and post-marital counseling across different denominations. We provide educational resources such as books, pamphlets, and seminars to promote healthy Christian family life. Additionally, we sponsor high school students by covering school fees and materials while offering educational counseling. For aspiring pastors facing financial or educational barriers, we provide free two-year certificate programs in theology.

Our Core Values

Family Life

At the Ephesians Family, we prioritize building strong Christian families through values that matter:

Faith: We seek to strengthen our relationship with God and one another through shared beliefs.
Integrity: Honesty and openness are key in our efforts to support families.
Compassion: We’re committed to loving and supporting those who are struggling with issues of family life in our community.
Empowerment: By providing free marriage counseling and free resources on family life, we help families flourish in love and faith.
Service: Following Christ’s example, we are dedicated to serving others in all that we do.

Pastoral Ministry

At the Ephesians Family, we prioritize building strong Pastoral Ministries through values that matter:

Personal Development: We seek to promote continued growth of every pastor in prayer and the Word, personal health, and skill development.
Family Life: We seek to promote the family life of a pastor as the priority among all spheres of the pastoral ministry.
Integrity: We prioritize and promote integrity in various areas of the pastoral ministry because, without it, no pastor can succeed in his ministry.
Empowerment: We provide free certificate programs in theology, time management skills, identifying pastoral challenges, and creating a culture of encouragement and support.
Prayer: Following Paul’s exhortation, we consistently pray for one another’s spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being.

How we can support your Family and Ministry

Curious about what the Ephesians Family does and how they can assist you? Discover the benefits and values

How to Become a Member

It is easy for you to join us and begin to benefit from various resources that are available for you, your family, and ministry.

general questions

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Find out what your Family Life and Pastoral Ministry could be missing by being a member of the Ephesians Family.

How long does your theological training take?

Our free theological training program takes 18 months to 2 years to complete. It involves interactive classroom lectures and discussions. It’s designed to equip pastors and church leaders with biblical knowledge and skills, with the requirement of only being able to read and write in either English or Portuguese.

How long does your pre- and post-marital counseling take?

Our pre-marital counseling lasts for about 6 months for the normal one and 3 months for the intensive one. It is required that you inform us six months before your wedding date so that we can be able to conduct the counseling. The post-marital counseling is a continuous program that is set differently based on our specific members or clients.

Are all levels of students eligible for your financial support?

As much as we would love to help everybody, our financial support for students is, for now, limited to grades 1 -12. We support students with the fees needed for school and other school materials. We also provide counseling sessions for students to help them succeed. This service is, for now, limited to the country of Mozambique.

How can I partner, and why must I partner with the Ephesians Family?

To partner with us, you can either become a member or, if you are not ready to be a member but you like our ministry and would like to support us, you can make a donation towards our ministry and we guarantee you that your funds will be accounted for and used to reach out to as many families as possible and to pastors as well.

What sets the Ephesians Family apart?

We are a non-profit organization that is focused on making a positive impact on Family Life and Pastoral Ministry for free. We address challenges that family life and pastoral ministry faces and provide services such as free theological education and marriage counseling to help support families and churches. What is special about us is that we do all these services based on sound doctrine from God’s Word.

How do we get started?

Simply contact us through our website or email to register/apply, book an appointment, access our library, or become a member. We’ll discuss your goals in family life and ministry, the challenges you are facing, and how we can help you succeed.