I was taught to sew by my mother at a young age. One of many things she taught me to do. I praise God for making me in his image as I also love to create , fix things, bake sew, plant flowers, roller skate, or use to shall I say. Ride bikes, love to talk, hike and water is a happy place for me. Well rounded I must say. God has been merciful great to me. Thank God for all the above. Not sure if I answered any question. The leadership program added wisdom to my life and allowed me to meet other people in attendance. All praise to God for Pastor Jay and Pastor Sonia. They always make the process of learning fun. Win, win. God Bless to all

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. 👇🏾

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

Thank you to everyone who came out today as we wrapped up Planted With Purpose with Jesus: The Empowering Leader! And welcome to everyone who took the next step and joined us here on Skool! 🎉 Please take some time to introduce yourself, jump into the conversations, and check out the first three Planted With Purpose sessions already available in the Classroom, with more sessions, classes, and resources on the way! Seven weeks ago, we started a class. I love that somewhere along the way, we became a community. So, let’s keep growing together! Pastor Sonia and zi are so glad you’re here!