Questions, answered with care.
A quiet reference for the questions we hear most — about Maria, the book, speaking, mentorship, prayer requests and the work of Red Seal Ministries. If your question isn't here, write to the ministry.
About Maria
Who Maria is, what she teaches and where she ministers.
Who is Maria Sainz?
Maria Sainz is an author, speaker, ordained minister and spiritual mentor based in San Diego, California. She teaches on healing, freedom, identity and spiritual maturity through Jesus Christ, and co-founded Red Seal Ministries with her husband, Rick.
What denomination or tradition does Maria come from?
Maria is an ordained non-denominational Christian minister who holds to historic Christian faith centered on Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Red Seal Ministries is an apostolic equipping community, not a local church membership.
Is Maria available for one-on-one prayer or counseling?
Maria does not offer private one-on-one prayer or counseling appointments. For the ways you can partner or work with her — speaking, mentorship and ministry equipping — visit /work-with-maria. For personal prayer or freedom-ministry requests, please write in through the Contact page and the ministry team will route your request appropriately.
Speaking & Events
Inviting Maria to your church, conference, retreat or gathering.
How do I invite Maria to speak?
Use the Invite Maria page to share your event details — the date, audience, format and vision. The ministry team reviews every request personally and responds within 5–7 business days.
What topics does Maria teach on?
Maria's core teaching pillars are Healing, Freedom, Identity and Activation. She speaks on encountering the love of Jesus, freedom from fear and bondage, spiritual maturity, and rising into calling. See the Speaking page for a full list of talks and formats.
What formats does Maria offer?
Keynotes, weekend conferences, women's gatherings, retreats, Sunday services, and equipping sessions for leaders. Virtual sessions are considered case by case.
Does Maria travel internationally?
Yes. Maria has ministered internationally and considers invitations outside the United States when the timing and calling align. Please share full trip details in the invite form.
What are Maria's honorarium and travel expectations?
Honorarium is discussed after the initial invitation is reviewed and depends on format, travel and audience. The ministry keeps expectations reasonable and works with churches and ministries of every size.
The Book — Miracles Still Happen
Maria's book, orders, translations and study use.
What is Miracles Still Happen about?
Miracles Still Happen is Maria's memoir of her journey through breast cancer and the healing breakthrough she experienced during a mission trip to Brazil. It is a testimony of the healing love of Jesus and an invitation to trust Him in your own story.
Where can I buy the book?
Order details and links to available retailers are on the Miracles Still Happen page. Signed or bulk copies for churches and small groups can be requested through the Contact page.
Is there an audiobook or eBook?
Availability is updated on the book page as new formats release. If your preferred format is not yet listed, write to the ministry through Contact and we'll let you know when it's ready.
Can we use the book for a small group or Bible study?
Yes. Miracles Still Happen is well-suited for small groups, women's studies and healing-focused gatherings. Free discussion questions and study aids are being added to the Resources page.
Is the book available in Spanish or other languages?
Translations are being considered. Please write in through Contact if you're interested in a specific language — it helps us plan.
Mentorship & Red Seal Ministries
The equipping community Maria and Rick lead.
What is Red Seal Ministries?
Red Seal Ministries is the apostolic equipping community co-founded by Maria and Rick Sainz in San Diego. It exists to help believers walk in healing and freedom and mature into their God-given identity and calling.
How do I join mentorship?
Current mentorship openings, formats and application windows are listed on the Mentorship page. Because mentorship is relational, cohorts are intentionally small.
Is mentorship in person or online?
Both. Some cohorts meet locally in San Diego; others meet online. Details for each cohort are listed with the application.
Who is mentorship for?
Believers who have experienced initial healing or freedom and are ready to walk out formation — leaders, ministers, creatives and mature disciples who want accountability and equipping.
Prayer & Ministry Requests
How to send prayer, freedom-ministry or personal requests.
How do I submit a prayer request?
Use the Contact page and choose 'Prayer or freedom-ministry request' as the topic. The ministry team reads every request and prays over them together.
Will Maria personally pray for me?
Maria and the ministry team lift requests together in prayer. Because of the volume received, individual replies from Maria are not guaranteed, but every request is prayed over.
Do you replace medical or professional care?
No. Maria's ministry does not replace medical, psychological or professional counseling care. We honor the work of doctors and licensed counselors and encourage you to keep your care team involved.
Media & Press
Interviews, podcast bookings and press assets.
How do I book Maria for a podcast or interview?
Send the invitation through the Contact page with 'Media' selected. Share the outlet, audience, format and proposed dates. The team responds within 5–7 business days.
Where can I download the press kit?
The Press Kit page has Maria's approved bios, headshots, book cover, topic list and brand assets. A print-friendly version is also linked from that page.
May I quote Maria's writing or teaching?
Short quotes with clear attribution are welcome. For longer excerpts, cover art use or reprints, please request permission through Contact.
Giving & Support
Supporting the ministry and how gifts are used.
How can I support the ministry?
The most meaningful support is prayer, inviting Maria to speak, reading and sharing the book, and joining the newsletter. Financial giving details, when active, are outlined on the Donation Disclosure page.
Are gifts tax-deductible?
Tax-deductibility depends on how the gift is routed. Please see the Donation Disclosure page for the current details, or write in through Contact for a receipt request.
Website, Newsletter & Contact
Using this site and staying in touch.
How do I join the newsletter?
Enter your email in the newsletter signup in the site footer. You'll receive occasional reflections, upcoming gatherings and ministry news — nothing noisy.
How do I unsubscribe?
Every newsletter includes a one-click unsubscribe link. You can also write to the ministry through the Contact page and we'll remove you right away.
Is the AI chat on this site really Maria?
No. The floating chat is an AI helper that answers common questions about Maria's ministry, book, speaking and mentorship. For personal replies from the ministry team, please use the Contact page.
I still have a question — what should I do?
Write to the ministry through the Contact page. Choose the topic that best fits your question and someone from the team will respond.
The ministry team reads every note.
If your question isn't answered here, write in and choose the topic that best fits — speaking, media, book, mentorship, Red Seal, a general question or a prayer request.
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