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!”
You can view the Thrive Ministry website by clicking here.
“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
Immovable Foundation
Luke 6:46-49 | Sonia MontoyaThe Promised One
John 14 | Sonia MontoyaFruitful in Love
Galatians 5:16-26 | Sonia MontoyaThe Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit
Sonia MontoyaThe Word of God
2 Tim 3:16-17 | Sonia MontoyaPrayer
Jeremiah 33:3 | Sonia MontoyaChurch
Acts 2:42-47 | Sonia MontoyaPrecious Faith
Faith of Great Value | 2 Peter 1:1-4 | Sonia MontoyaAlways Remember | 2 Peter 1:12-15 | Sonia Montoya
Worthy Living
Walking Worthy | Ephesians 4:1-2 | Sonia MontoyaWalking 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 MontoyaIt's Who I Am
I Am Blessed | Ephesians 1:1 | Sonia MontoyaI 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 MontoyaThe 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 & JoyRefined
Week 1 - Refined With Purpose - Sonia MontoyaWeek 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 LunchRun 2 Win
Week 1 “Run with Purpose” - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27Week 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 5:1-3Comforted 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 6:22-71The 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 - SummaryBenefits & 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 6:10-20Word 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 MontoyaYour Kingdom Come - Evangelyn Gomez
Bended Knee - Monique Baca
Fasting not Faking - Sonia Montoya
Fired Up
Moved to Pray Daniel 9:1-3A 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 banquetUnroyal Lineage Characters
Engage - Ephesians 2
Scandal of Grace Ephesians 2:8aSustaining 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 1:1Map 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 LovePatience 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 1:1-16Godly 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 classyBuying Thriftily and Classy
Fashioned for Combat
Session 1Session 2 | Evangelyn Gomez
Session 3 | Denise Trujillo
Session 4
Brave - The Book of Joshua
Joshua 1:1-9Called 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 RepentanceFresh 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 GarciaSession 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 4Face 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 CelebrationUnsinkable Hope
..."But God!" Evangelyn Gomez spoke at theThrive Christmas Celebration
...but God!