“Perfectionism had become my silent companion in ministry—a shadow that followed me into every sermon preparation, every staff meeting, every pastoral visit.” [Read More on my Substack]
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The grief of 2023 came out of nowhere. Though I had been bracing myself for the slow losses that come with dementia since my mom's diagnosis in 2020, nothing prepared me for the way her decline would hollow me out, piece by piece….read more:
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I’m looking for female senior pastors (who are not co-pastoring with their husbands) who pastor churches over 1,000.
Do you know any? Drop their names down below if so ❤️
4 Questions I ask myself before posting on social media:
1. Is it Spirit led?
2. Does it build up the church or tear it down?
3. Is it about my ego (edging God out) or is it about Exalting God only?
4. Is it wise?
Also on the same night— and spanning a few days— is a gathering of amazing women preachers part of @PropelWomen led by @ChristineCaine & @TaraBeth82 ! So fun to pop in and see so many friends serving as coaches to these women!
The lesson I learn every single time: Be in relationship with real people. Cling to Jesus, scripture, and submit yourself to honest and accountable community. Nurture your relationship with Jesus, not ideological ideas, but Jesus only and always.
[🧵]The Lord has allowed me to sit at many tables throughout my ministry journey. I’ve sat at tables from every pocket of evangelicalism & outside of evangelicalism. I’ve sat at tables who see the world from the “progressive left” and also the “conservative right.”
Here’s what I’ve learned: Any table can become an echo chamber devoid of reality. Any table can give into the temptation of creating straw-man villains of anyone who doesn’t sit at that table. Any table can become an enemy-making-machine.
The Kingdom doesn’t look like political power, but more like death on on a cross.
The Kingdom doesn’t look like an enemy making machine, but shalom.
May God’s Kingdom be alive in us as it is in heaven.
The Kingdom of God doesn’t need defending, the battle is not of flesh and blood.
The Kingdom doesn’t need warriors, but peacemakers.
The Kingdom doesn’t need a political party to be enacted, but it is enacted by The One King.
YOU ARE INVITED! Founders Day 2023 will be held November 11th! We are putting together a truly inspiring night with speakers like @TaraBeth82 , @scotmcknight , @NijayKGupta , @bethfelkerjones , @fitchest, and @freshfire115!
Join us >> https://t.co/PzDUwcSB2t
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@richvillodas@CTmagazine Excited to start reading this today! Thank you @richvillodas for encouraging all of us in the Ecclesia Cohort today! Thanks @TaraBeth82 and coaches for leading such a thoughtful conversation on spiritual growth and transformation. Incredibly grateful for the encouragement today.
Join us and our esteemed panelists, Eric Metaxas, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Speaker and National Radio Host, Derryck Green, Political Commentator, Writer and Member of Project 21 and Tara Beth Leach, Author and Senior Minister, Good Shepherd Church on Thursday,
We’ve teamed up with @GPackiam, @RichVillodas & @TaraBeth82 Leach to host a free webinar: The Succession Plan: Why Every Pastor Needs One (And 3 Ways You Can Start One Today). Join us on 9/20 at 1pm ET to strengthen the succession plan at your church: https://t.co/qnVobuiPC7