Marriage Counseling
Michael and Katie are passionate about seeing marriages thrive. Together they provide Christian based counseling to walk people through difficult seasons.
Advising
Having served and been employed in ministry across various church homes, the Rivera’s are uniquely able to identify and objectively address issues that inevitably arise both at the individual level and in ministry.
Writing
Michael published his first devotional book entitled, “The Word of the Day: Because One Word Can Change Your Life.” Katie is Michael’s editor and also writes devotions and other faith-focused content.
Speaking and Preaching
Both Michael and Katie are experienced preachers and speakers. Michael has been preaching and speaking for more than 15 years in the military and civilian sectors. Katie has been preaching and speaking both in the local church and for outside ministry events.
Training and Teaching
Training and teaching is vital to equipping people to thrive. Having extensive experiential and educational backgrounds, Michael and Katie can provide tools to walk through challenging concepts. Most recently they have created and conducted a 6-week course entitled Freedom in Forgiveness. Most courses/ training can be facilitated virtually or in person. Topics can include, but are not limited to: healthy relationships, leadership, time management and communication.
Testimonials
"Thank you Focus and Vision Ministries for assisting me in the steps to forgiveness. Taking this course helped me to get to the root of some issues I have carried with me most of my adulthood. Through this course, I finally have freedom from the ties of the past. It was an emotional yet rewarding journey. I am so grateful for Michael and Katie. May God continue to use you to bless others the way that you have me through this ministry!"
— Carmelita Lambros, Freedom in Forgiveness participant
"We just want to say that Katie and Michael were super accommodating to our schedules and working with our shorter time frame - it was super helpful! They both made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. They were great about listening to us and giving us really good feedback, as well as the appropriate knowledge as we take this next step together. Would highly recommend!"
— Blake Milligan & Cassie Glanz, Pre-Marital Counseling participants
"I have had the honor to work with Katie over the past handful of years within ministry. Katie is so tuned into the Lord's promptings and is gifted in thinking about details that others often overlook that she brings exponential value to any planning or strategy session. Katie is a priceless advisor that can think through the crucial next steps for an organization and add great insight in laying out an execution plan as well as even fill in gaps throughout the implementation of that vision."
— Kelly Olson, Founder, The Baton Pass
"Whether you are spiritually hungry or not, this book (The Word of the Day) has the daily bread. Get full on these heartfelt reminders/ pick-me-ups.”