Welcome to the Women’s Ministry at Double Oak Community Church! Whether you are new to Double Oak or have been here a while, we long to create an environment that fosters connection, a place of restoration and discipleship for you to mature in your faith, deepen relationships and equip you to live the life God has called you to. Click on the buttons below to find opportunities to dig in deeper.
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Our Women’s Bible studies are designed to help you MATURE in your faith as you build COMMUNITY together. See below for the detailed description of each study being offered this semester and then fill out the form below to register your selection.
Please note: There are evening and daytime studies available for your convenience. Studies will last 6-12 weeks. Childcare is available by reservation for daytime studies!
Abide, by Jen Wilkin (Led by Lynn Maiden)
Join us this semester as we dive into a beautiful study inspired by Jen Wilkin’s invitation to love God more fully. Scripture calls us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—and Jen reminds us that God delights in our desire to know Him deeply. As she writes, “God intends for you to be a good student, renewing your mind and thus transforming your heart.” Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to abide in Christ and how to weave that abiding into the rhythms of our daily lives.
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Pilgrimage and the Psalms of Ascent, Verse-by-Verse Study (Led by Christy Bishop)
Pilgrimage - a sacred journey; an intentional walk toward a deeper relationship with God. Join us as we explore Psalms 120-134, sung by travelers on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Like the timeless journey in “Pilgrim’s Progress,” these psalms trace a path through struggle, hope, weariness, worship… moving from the “everyday” towards God’s presence. Come as you are…let’s journey together. Psalm 84:4 “Happy are the people whose strength is in You; whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” All you need for this study is a Bible; any other materials will be provided.
Childcare for Thursday morning studies is available by reserving with Cindy Barksdale. *Please email reservation request, including children’s names and ages to: cbarksdale@docc.org.
(*Due to an ongoing database transition, please note this change in reserving childcare.)
1 Peter, Verse-by-Verse Study (Led by Michelle Wurst and Cindy Saucer)
Life can be a struggle, and it’s easy to wonder how we can live with purpose and hope when being bombarded by the trials life throws at us. God doesn’t want us to be defeated, and He has provided gifts for us to use during life’s battles. The book of 1 Peter will help us see how the Lord wants to equip and encourage us to follow Him and hold onto the hope we have in Jesus Christ, especially during troubles and turmoil. All you need for this 6-week study is a Bible; any other materials will be provided.
Jesus and Women, by Kristi McLelland (Led by Beth Cash and Catherine Dellinger)
“Take heart, daughter.” Matthew 9:22
These powerful words from Jesus, spoken to a hurting woman thousands of years ago, still offer encouragement and hope to us today. Join us beginning February 5th for a 7-week study as Kristi McLelland brings to life the world of Jesus in the first century. Together, we’ll explore His transformative encounters with women in the Bible that will draw us closer and fuel our worship of the Living God.
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Are you looking for a way to minister to others in our community?
If so, we would love for you to be a part of the Mending Hearts ministry. On the third Tuesday of the month, from August to May, we meet from 9 am-11 am to make pillows for patients who have had open heart surgery at several area hospitals. This is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other ladies while serving those in our city.
Sewing is not a requirement! We need help cutting fabric, stuffing pillows and tagging them. If you do sew, we would appreciate you bringing your machine to help with the sewing. Supplies are provided so come as you are.
For more information, contact Courtney Szollosy at cszollosy@doubleoakcc.org.
“I just wanted to thank you for the red heart. Not only did it help with moving and coughing, etc, it was a blessing. To know you had made it special for people like me going through heart surgery. I truly felt surrounded by God’s love.”
In Christ, Clarice
“After undergoing heart surgery at St Vincent’s, I was the recipient of one of your heart pillows. It has meant so much to me and I have relied on it many, many times. Your work is greatly appreciated! I hope I may someday repay you for your efforts.”
Love in Christ, Randy
“My husband David, had triple bypass surgery St Vincents. While we were in the hospital, David was given one of y’alls heart pillows, made with love! We were so thankful to be surrounded with God’s love, with great doctors, nurses and every service at the hospital. The Heart Pillow was a precious gift which we talk with everyone about.”
God Bless You All, David and Teresa
Mentoring relationships provide unique opportunities where women can learn from other women and their life experiences. You may find yourself longing for someone to help you grow in spiritual maturity, to help you study the Bible at a deeper level or help develop your prayer life. You may find yourself in a difficult season experiencing loneliness, grief and loss, wrestling with a difficult life decision, walking through infertility/miscarriage, or difficult relationships. Being paired with a mentor can help provide the Godly wisdom and encouragement you need.
If you have experienced any of these situations and seen how the Lord carried you through and deepened your faith in the storm, the Lord may be calling you to be a mentor.
Moms INC (Moms In Need of Community) is a Christ-centered gathering for moms in every stage of motherhood. Whether you’re changing diapers or navigating adulthood, you’ll find friendship, encouragement, and prayerful support here.
This year as we walk this journey together, we lift each other’s burdens and celebrate each other’s victories. We will celebrate “Togetherness” as it is the echo of heaven on earth, where burdens are lifted by many hands and joy is multiplied in unity. It is in true community that we reflect the heart of God, for where two or three gather in His name, there He is in the midst (Matthew 18:20)
Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 9th, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Following that meeting we will meet the first Tuesday of each month, 9:30–11:30 AM through May in the Cafe at Double Oak Community Church. You don’t need to attend DOCC to join — every mama is welcome!
For more information or to sign up for the Moms INC newsletter, contact Courtney Szollosy, Women’s Minister, at cszollosy@docc.org.
If you’re looking for some good books to read to further your spiritual growth, help develop spiritual disciplines, or build healthy relationships, here are a few of our favorites! We’ll keep adding to this list as we discover new gems, so check back periodically for more suggestions!
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me.” Isaiah 6:8
We believe our journey with Christ is not defined by the outcomes we achieve, but by the transformation we undergo. Our mission is to empower women to grow in their faith, character, and purpose, embracing the truth about WHO we are becoming in Christ. Through discipleship, fellowship, and service, we strive to cultivate a community where every woman can discover her God-given potential and live out her calling with grace and strength. The goal is becoming more like Jesus so we can teach others to also become more like Jesus. We go sit with the sinners, eat with the tax collectors, heal the sick, feed the hungry, care for the widows and orphans, simply because that’s what Jesus did. When we carry our cross daily, our perspective of our world changes and we begin to see the world as He sees it. How will you answer the Lord’s call?
There are other ways to serve. If you would like to donate tangible items to support ongoing efforts, stay tuned. Needed items will be updated soon.
If you’d like to serve as part of a group at one of our many Give United partner agencies, join us for the next WHO Serve Day!
January 18, 2026 - My Sister’s Place
We will be taking a small team to spend an afternoon with the ladies at My Sister’s Place, leading them in a devotional, playing a game and sharing some snacks as we continue to build relationships with the ladies.
How can you help? Using the link below sign up to join us OR sign up to provide snacks.
Join our WHO Prayer Team
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to support the agencies doing the hard work day in and day out, and bring miraculous healing and restoration to the lives so deeply impacted by this world. As we continue to build relationships with agencies, their staff, and the women + families they serve, we have the privilege of praying with and for some very specific requests.
Interested in joining us in praying over the ministries we are partnering with?
Email cszollosy@docc.org to be added to our WHO Prayer Team GroupMe.
Sending a Personal Touch
During the month of October we will be writing Christmas cards and personal notes of encouragement to the ladies at the five ministries we have begun relationships with and their staff. Want to help? More info coming soon through our ongoing Bible study classes!
