FMx 2017 – Rev. Tara Beth Leach – Beyond Expectations

October 7, 2017

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.

Annual Conference 2024 – Highlights
Annual Conference 2024 – Highlights

Experience the best moments from the 2024 Annual Conference of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California! This highlight video features inspiring interviews with attendees, showcasing their insights and experiences. Enjoy exciting footage from the event, capturing the essence of our theme, “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement.” See how our leaders and participants are embracing shared leadership, creative collaboration, and spiritual growth. Visit our website for more details: https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org.

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Annual Conference 2024 – Morning Devotional with Ann Hansen
Annual Conference 2024 – Morning Devotional with Ann Hansen

Ann Hansen from Centerpoint Church leads a morning devotional on wholeness, sharing her journey and reflections on finding joy in trials. She emphasizes embracing God’s Spirit for transformation and encourages hope and trust in God’s relentless pursuit of our growth and healing.

About Annual Conference 2024
Annual Conference is a collaborative one-day gathering for Free Methodist leaders from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC). This year, we will focus on the theme of “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement” as we nurture a thriving ecosystem for growth, shared leadership, and creative collaboration between our conferences and churches.

To find out more, visit us at:
https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org

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#FMCSC #AnnualConference2024 #Wholeness #MorningDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #FreeMethodist #PCJC #CommunityEngagement #HopeInChrist

Annual Conference 2024 – Business Session Highlights
Annual Conference 2024 – Business Session Highlights

The Business Session highlights key moments from the 2024 Annual Conference, including reports, recommendations, and ordinations. Personal testimonies emphasize the importance of faith, social justice, and community service. The session concludes with the ordination of new elders, each expressing their commitment to serve within the Free Methodist Church.

About Annual Conference 2024
Annual Conference is a collaborative one-day gathering for Free Methodist leaders from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC). This year, we will focus on the theme of “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement” as we nurture a thriving ecosystem for growth, shared leadership, and creative collaboration between our conferences and churches.

To find out more, visit us at:
https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org

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#FMCSC #AnnualConference2024 #Wholeness #CommunityEngagement #CreativeCollaboration #ChurchLeadership #FreeMethodist #PCJC #FaithInAction