FMx 2017 – Rev. Tara Beth Leach – Beyond Expectations

Rev. Tara Beth Leach shares with the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) how God works through us in spite of our expectations and asks if we are open to God moving in us to live out his hope for the world.

About Rev. Tara Beth Leach

Rev. Tara Beth Leach is the Senior Pastor at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena (“PazNaz”) in Southern California. She is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University (B.A. Youth Ministry) and Northern Theological Seminary (M.Div.). She is regular writer for Missio Alliance and has contributed to other publications such as Christianity Today, Christian Week, The Jesus Creed, The Table Magazine, Reflecting the Image Devotional, and Renovating Holiness. Tara Beth is also the author of the InterVarsity Press book, Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry (2017) and a Beacon Hill Press book, Kingdom Culture (Spring, 2017). She has two beautiful and rambunctious children, Caleb and Noah, and has been married to the love of her life, Jeff, since 2006.

Recent News & Updates

Annual Conference 2026 — “Sent Together”
Annual Conference 2026 — “Sent Together”

The FMCSC Annual Conference will be held this year at Centerpoint Church in Murrieta. The gathering begins Friday evening (May 15) with a Prayer and Worship Night, followed by our Annual Conference and Ordination Service on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 9:00 AM.

Tacos and Theology – May 28, 2025
Tacos and Theology – May 28, 2025

Tacos & Theology is a free lunch and faith discussion for ministry leaders. Join us on May 28, 2025 at 12pm at Commission Church in Rancho Cucamonga.