One of the most freeing things you can learn is that you don't have to fit into everybody else's expectations of who you should be. As Pastor Sonia reminds us in this clip from Plain English LIVE, our identity and confidence have to be rooted in who God says we are, not what other people think about us. And when their opinions don't line up with what God says? “Thank you, but no thank you!” 🙌🏾 How have you learned to navigate the opinions and expectations of others while staying true to who God has called you to be?

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