Desert Stream’s vision statement:

To equip the Church as the vehicle of Jesus Christ’s truth, compassion and healing power, to restore the relationally and sexually broken to wholeness though Him by the Holy Spirit.

"Whoever believes in me…streams of living water will flow from within him."
John 7:38 desertstream.org

Foundational to Desert Stream’s ministry is the reality that God created us in His image, male and female.  Therefore, we value women and men working out their healing together. Great healing comes as we minister to and receive together, alongside one another, thereby reflecting God’s intention and character.

Our leaders are those who have received significant healing through this same process. We are here to support and serve you. All groups and discussions reflect complete anonymity and confidentiality.

IS DESERT STREAM FOR ME?

If the following statements describe your heart for hope and healing, you may want to consider participating in CrossCurrent and LivingWaters.

• A desire and willingness to walk free from sinful patterns. •

• A willingness to receive the healing ministry of the Holy Spirit in these deep areas.

• A desire to grow in your identity as a woman or man of God, allowing Him to reveal the good of your sexuality.

• A willingness to face the sinfulness of your present state and the painful realities that led you there. This involves exploring hurts from your past, specifically related to key people in your life, such as parents, church and society.

• A willingness to be open and honest with others about your brokenness, including sexual feelings and practices, as well as issues of identity and emotional immaturity.

• A desire to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in the His Body.

Both CrossCurrent and Living Waters include -

WORSHIP – We focus our attention and praise on Jesus Christ rather than on our problems.

THE WORD – Biblical truths are the foundation of the Living Waters lessons, which help us to know God and our selves better.

WORKS OF JESUS – Through prayer in the large and small group settings, we invite the Holy Spirit to heal our various wounds.  We bring our sins, and those committed against us, to the Cross of Jesus, our Lord who is faithful to set us free.

CrossCurrent is an eight-week Christ-centered support group for those seeking grace, mercy, and truth, while pursuing healing in their relationships and sexuality. Dates to be announced.

Presented in an open group format from 7 to 9 pm, CrossCurrent provides a safe, confidential environment for women and men to share honestly in same gender small groups.  Each evening includes worship through song, prayer in the large and small groups, and a short teaching lesson.

CrossCurrent has no cost; however, there is a suggested lesson workbook for a fee of $10.

Lesson topics include –

unfailing love; getting real – Jesus and the real self; the Cross and the false self – getting saved; getting clean – the Cross and confession; getting healed – how Jesus on the Cross bears our wounds; becoming secure in the Father’s Love; loving others; beyond brokenness.

LivingWaters West LA is presented in a closed group format and requires a written application with a personal interview. The fee is $375. Dates to be announced.

Lesson topics include –

The Father’s pursuit of us; Triggers of gender insecurity; Forgiving others; Freedom from sexual addiction; Devotion to Christ through His community; Broken boundaries – Invaded heart; Who am I in Christ?