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

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