Pardon the interruption…
About this month’s gathering…
Last month, we sat with the question: "What are you carrying right now that isn't yours to carry?" and once again, this group showed up with the honesty we need in ministry circles. Thank you for trusting each other with it, and for letting that conversation keep unfolding in the GroupMe long after we logged off.
This month, we're staying in HANDS, but shifting the lens.
Come prepared to sit with these questions:
1.) WHERE DO YOU FEEL THE MOST INTERRUPTION IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?
2.) IS IT ATTACHED TO PEOPLE OR A SPECIFIC PERSON?
Ministry life is full of interruptions: the phone call in the middle of dinner, the text that derails your morning, the need that shows up right when you finally had a plan. Some interruptions are simply part of loving people well. Others quietly drain us because we've never learned how to balance availability with sustainability.
Before we gather, take a few minutes to pray and ask God to bring to mind the interruptions that come up most often. No need to have it all figured out. Just come with whatever is on your heart right now.
We can't wait to be in the room with you.
Bonus: Meetup with Jo Saxton
Save the date! As a fun bonus this September, we're delighted to welcome my dear friend and colleague, Jo Saxton, for a special joint gathering with members from both of our Ministry Strong Cohort groups. In addition to our regular monthly meet-up, this will be a rare opportunity to hear Jo's perspective on ministry life, personal growth, and navigating every season with faith.
Set a reminder on your phone now so you don't miss this powerful conversation and Q&A with Lisa & Jo!
DATE: Thursday, September 3
TIME: 1:00 PM EST
MEETING ID: 563 033 6175
PASSWORD: SOUL25
Reminder: RSVP for the retreat!
A quick reminder: the 2026 Ministry Strong Retreat is happening September 18–19 in Charlotte, NC, and we would love to see you there.
If you haven't RSVP'd yet, now's the time! The deadline is September 1st, and it will be here before we know it.
As a reminder, this isn't a conference packed with back-to-back sessions. It's something better… intentional time and space for real relationship with your cohort sisters. Think less "leadership meeting," and more "family gathering."
Click below for all the details, including the tentative schedule, nearby airports, hotels, restaurants, and shopping.