Maria Rappleyea hosts Preparing the Way. Maria Rappleyea Ministries exists to teach and equip believers to live for Jesus through Bible-based teachings, prayer, and testimonies. Our mission is to strengthen faith, transform lives, and inspire a deeper relationship with Christ in every area of life.

Maria brings a wealth of leadership and experience to this ministry, with over 20 years dedicated to discipleship, teaching, and preaching the Word of God in prisons, women’s rehabilitation homes, and church communities. She has led Bible studies and prayer groups in the churches she has attended, including The Rock Church in Point Loma. With a background as a Human Services Specialist for the County of San Diego, Maria has honed her skills in problem-solving, compassionate care, and ministry leadership. Her extensive experience includes teaching Bible classes, ministering in both women’s and men’s prisons, and praying for salvation, emotional restoration, and physical healing. Those she has discipled deeply appreciate her guidance and devotion. Maria's education includes studies at San Diego State University, The Word Bible College, Victory Outreach Bible College, and service as a Commissioned Pastoral Support Team member at The Rock Church. As the President of **Preparing The Way Ministries**, she is passionate about enriching lives, teaching women’s groups, and reaching both believers and non-believers with the love of Christ.

Maria Rappleyea hosts Preparing the Way. Maria Rappleyea Ministries exists to teach and equip believers to live for Jesus through Bible-based teachings, prayer, and testimonies. Our mission is to strengthen faith, transform lives, and inspire a deeper relationship with Christ in every area of life.
Maria brings a wealth of leadership and experience to this ministry, with over 20 years dedicated to discipleship, teaching, and preaching the Word of God in prisons, women&rsquo;s rehabilitation homes, and church communities. She has led Bible studies and prayer groups in the churches she has attended, including The Rock Church in Point Loma. With a background as a Human Services Specialist for the County of San Diego, Maria has honed her skills in problem-solving, compassionate care, and ministry leadership. Her extensive experience includes teaching Bible classes, ministering in both women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s prisons, and praying for salvation, emotional restoration, and physical healing. Those she has discipled deeply appreciate her guidance and devotion. Maria's education includes studies at San Diego State University, The Word Bible College, Victory Outreach Bible College, and service as a Commissioned Pastoral Support Team member at The Rock Church. As the President of **Preparing The Way Ministries**, she is passionate about enriching lives, teaching women&rsquo;s groups, and reaching both believers and non-believers with the love of Christ.

Preparing The Way

PREPARING THE WAY | 12.28.25

The Good Shepard, John 10:1-18.  As Sheep we need the Good Shepard | 12.21.25

Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus.  Micah 5:2 | 12.14.25

Jesus and the Wise Man, The true meaning of Christmas,  Mathew 2:1-11 Jesus Birth! | 12.07.25

Atonement II,  A process of Growth and Salvation, Old Testament Atonement. Jeremiah 18:1-4 | 11.23.25

Atonement I,  Hebrews 9:11-15,  “But Christ came as a high Priest of the good things to come, with the greater Tabernacle! | 11.16.25

 True Repentance, Zachariah 7:14 | 11.09.25

King David And his son Solomon, The building of the Temple, II Chronicles 1:6 |11.02.25

The Death of Jesus. Isaiah 53:5 | 10.26.25

The book of psalms.  Psalms “Psalm 36, 37, 47 | 10.19.25

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