One of the greatest strengths of this community isn't just the teaching, it's the people God is bringing together. Before you jump into the conversations, we'd love to get to know you. Take a moment to introduce yourself by sharing: 👋 Your name 📍 Where you're from ⛪ Your church (if you attend one) 💼 What you do for work or ministry 🌱 Which area are you most passionate about right now? - Marriage - Leadership - Five-Fold Ministry 🙏 What's one thing you're believing God to grow in during this season? 🎉 Share one fun fact about yourself! Finally... 👇 How did you find Plain English Academy? - Live Leadership Cohort - Facebook - YouTube - Garden City Church - Friend or Family - Other We can't wait to get to know you! Before you leave, take a minute to read a few other introductions and welcome someone you don't know. Great communities aren't built by one person, they're built one conversation at a time. Welcome to the Plain English Academy family! — Pastor Jay & Pastor Sonia English

Sonia and I are kicking off something new exclusively for our Premium community. Every other Thursday at 7 PM, we're going LIVE for real conversations about marriage, leadership and ministry. Our first conversation will be on the topic: VOLUNTEERISM IS NOT AN ASSEMBLY LINE Are we developing the people God has given us…or just finding bodies to fill positions? Premium members, we'll see you Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM! And if you're currently a Standard member and want to join these conversations, Plain English LIVE is one of the experiences included with Premium.

The best part of being a pastor is loving people. The worst part of being a pastor is…loving people…

Plain English Academy exists to help people build Strong Marriages, Strong Leaders, and a Strong Church. Whether you're taking one of our courses, attending a live cohort, or simply looking to grow in your faith and leadership, you've found your community. This is where we continue the conversation beyond the classroom. Here, we learn together, encourage one another, ask honest questions, and apply God's Word to everyday life. Our Values - We protect marriage. - We lead with ownership. - We believe every believer has a role to play in God's Kingdom. - We pursue practical, biblical truth that transforms the way we live. What You'll Find Here - Practical biblical teaching - Leadership conversations - Live mentoring & Q&A - Course discussions and application - Resources to help you grow - A Christ-centered community committed to building one another up A Few Community Expectations - Encourage one another. - Be respectful, even when you disagree. - Ask questions and share your experiences. - Protect the privacy of others. - Keep Christ at the center of every conversation. This isn't a content dumping ground, and it isn't a debate arena. It's a community of people committed to growing together. If you haven't already, be sure to visit the 👋 Introduce Yourself post and let us know who you are. We'd love to meet you! We're excited to grow alongside you. Welcome to Plain English Academy! — Pastor Jay & Pastor Sonia English

One of the things we talk about in Planted With Purpose is the lesson Moses had to learn from Jethro. Moses was working HARD. He was helping people, solving problems, answering questions and doing things that genuinely needed to be done. And Jethro basically looked at him and said, “What you’re doing isn’t good.” And I think a lot of leaders can relate to that. Sometimes we convince ourselves that because we're capable of doing something, we should keep doing it. Then we wonder why we're exhausted and nobody around us is growing. This is why you've gotta understand that delegation isn't just about getting things off your plate. Delegation is development. When I give someone meaningful responsibility, I'm not just making my life easier. I'm giving somebody else an opportunity to discover what they can carry. Now here's where I want to hear from you. What is ONE thing you're currently doing that you probably shouldn't still be doing? And don't give me the church answer. Really think about it. 😂 What are you still carrying that somebody around you could be learning to carry? Drop yours below. 👇🏾