Coffee Cup Friends has its roots back to the early part of 1989 in Mesa, Arizona when Cinda and Janet met at a church picnic. Like all moms, they started talking about their kids and quickly realized they lived only blocks away from each other and had much in common. Thus began a “forever” kind of friendship. They met for early morning walks and attended the same Bible studies. Shortly after, Janet’s husband was “job transferred” to Colorado Springs. Cinda and her family helped them move, not knowing that Cinda’s husband would be transferred to Denver four years later in 1995. Their families continue to get together for backyard barbecues, occasional birthdays, Fourth of July fireworks, parties, and often just to “hang out”. One of Cinda and Janet’s favorite things to do is meet half way between Colorado Springs and Denver for a cup of coffee and spend some time catching up on all that is going on in their lives… thus, the concept “Coffee Cup Friends”!

Cinda and Janet both had their own interests and God-given talents but it wasn’t until the Spring of 2005 that they sat down over a cup of coffee (of course) and shared their hearts’ desires; opening themselves to God and His direction. The idea of forming a Christian ministry that not only addressed women’s needs, but also bring women together as friends and sisters in Christ, was birthed. Cinda’s love for web design and encouraging women through life experiences, and Janet’s love for building up Women’s Ministries and speaking God’s Word to women everywhere, became the beginning of a “dream come true”. There is no doubt that God brought them together at this time and place to help women in all stages of life to find joy, balance, simplicity, and a more abundant, God-honoring life in the midst of this fast-paced, often hectic world we live in.

Today, Coffee Cup Friends’ Ministry has reached beyond all that we could have ever imagined (even though we know in our hearts, it’s been the awesomeness of God and His power to accomplish the impossible!) CCF is no longer a ministry just for women. Men have graced our website, too.  Coffee Cup Friends is read in more than 70 countries and all 50 states within the United States. We have never advertised; it’s all been “word of mouth” and by God’s amazing grace.

We firmly believe that God has called us to this place, at this time in history, to lift up the name of Jesus. And, we believe that what God has called us to, He will also equip, empower, and enable us to do what He purposes. May the name of Jesus be proclaimed forever and aver!  Philippians 2:10-13

So, go grab your cup of coffee and together, let’s…
CELEBRATE THE JOYS OF FRIENDSHIP!