About us
Welcome!
In 1992, a Garland church acquired an abandoned fitness center in a culturally diverse and underserved area of West Garland. As a result, Metro Family Ministries, Inc. (MFM) was formed as a 501c(3) nonprofit corporation to oversee and equip a variety of ministries and volunteers to meet needs and develop community.
The ROC is a community center in Garland, Texas with a mission to meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of our diverse community through resourcing and relationships. Whether it is our After School and Summer Programs, Food Pantry, or Clothes Closet, our hope is that each of our neighbors are welcomed with dignity, hospitality, and compassion.
Approximately 20,000 people—that’s nearly 10% of the population of Garland—live within a one mile radius of the ROC. The ROC is a common meeting place for uncommon connections. We want to develop life-giving relationships with God and neighbor.
Ministering
Our intent is to be a ministry which ministers unselfishly to persons in the community and the whole world in Jesus’ name realizing that many times we must meet one’s physical needs before we can meet their spiritual needs.
Fellowship
We desire to make God’s love our aim and to develop the warmest, friendliest fellowship in Garland. Involved in this is prayer for each other, care of each other, and love for each other regardless of differences.
Witnessing
We strive to be a dynamic spiritual ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit to share Jesus Christ with as many people as possible in our community and throughout the world, while leaving the results to God.
Youth Ministry
Youth is a unique period of life, one filled with exploration, discovery, excitement and fulfillment. Churches around the area provide a nurturing, loving environment for young people exploring the world. It is a safe place where faith guides exploration and self-discovery.
(Check back in the next weeks for OUR YOUTH EVENTS
Children's Ministry
After School Program is our Children's Ministry at the ROC where we provide meals, tutorials, and a Bible Study. Ministries and churches volunteer their time to reach out and help the children in our community.
Our Team
Carlos Aranda
Community Coordinator
Pastor Carlos Aranda comes to us through the Baptist Convention as a misionary to the United States. Along with his wife Carolina and two sons Thiago and Gerson, Carlos has come to Garland to start his church at the ROC. Arbol de Vida meets here on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm.
