Question 1

Who is Maria Sainz?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What denomination or tradition does Maria come from?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Does Maria offer one-on-one private consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Maria offers private one-on-one consultations, mentorship sessions and freedom-ministry appointments by appointment. Go to the Consultation CTA at /work-with-maria to share your context and request a session. The ministry team reviews every request personally and responds within 5–7 business days.

Question 4

How do I invite Maria to speak?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What topics does Maria teach on?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What formats does Maria offer?

Accepted Answer

Keynotes, weekend conferences, women's gatherings, retreats, Sunday services, and equipping sessions for leaders. Virtual sessions are considered case by case.

Question 7

Does Maria travel internationally?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are Maria's honorarium and travel expectations?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is Miracles Still Happen about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Where can I buy the book?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Is there an audiobook or eBook?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Can we use the book for a small group or Bible study?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Is the book available in Spanish or other languages?

Accepted Answer

Translations are being considered. Please write in through Contact if you're interested in a specific language — it helps us plan.

Question 14

What is Red Seal Ministries?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How do I join mentorship?

Accepted Answer

Current mentorship openings, formats and application windows are listed on the Mentorship page. Because mentorship is relational, cohorts are intentionally small.

Question 16

Is mentorship in person or online?

Accepted Answer

Both. Some cohorts meet locally in San Diego; others meet online. Details for each cohort are listed with the application.

Question 17

Who is mentorship for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

How do I submit a prayer request?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

Will Maria personally pray for me?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Do you replace medical or professional care?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How do I book Maria for a podcast or interview?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Where can I download the press kit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

May I quote Maria's writing or teaching?

Accepted Answer

Short quotes with clear attribution are welcome. For longer excerpts, cover art use or reprints, please request permission through Contact.

Question 24

How can I support the ministry?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

Are gifts tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How do I join the newsletter?

Accepted Answer

Enter your email in the newsletter signup in the site footer. You'll receive occasional reflections, upcoming gatherings and ministry news — nothing noisy.

Question 27

How do I unsubscribe?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 28

Is the AI chat on this site really Maria?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 29

I still have a question — what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Write to the ministry through the Contact page. Choose the topic that best fits your question and someone from the team will respond.

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About Maria

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