Patient Obedience: Laura Tarro’s Journey to Church Planting (Part 1)

What does it look like to follow God’s call when the journey feels unclear or even obstructed?  In this compelling episode, Rev. Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom welcome church planter, pastor, and theologian Laura Tarro to share her inspiring story of waiting, persistence, and faithfulness.  Laura opens up about her unconventional call to ministry, the barriers she faced, and how God led her to steward her gifts for the church. 🎙️ In This Episode: Laurra’s early sense of calling and how it clashed with her conservative upbringing. Navigating spaces that questioned women’s leadership in ministry. Hearing God’s call to “something more” and the surprising ways it unfolded. The tension of loving the church while waiting for it to make space for her gifts. 📌 Highlights: [01:15] Meet Laura Tarro: Pastor, Scholar, and Church Planter [02:10] Laura's Unconventional Journey to Ministry [04:18] Challenges and Barriers in Ministry [12:40] A Turning Point: Embracing the Call [16:35] Starting a New Chapter: Church Planting [21:58] Navigating Church Dynamics and Finding a New Path [30:26] Theological Convictions and Final Thoughts 💡 Takeaway: Laura’s story reminds us that God’s timing is often slower than ours, but His faithfulness is steadfast. Even when the road to ministry seems blocked, God prepares the way for those He calls. 📖 Next Week: Join us for Part 2 as Laura dives deeper into her journey, sharing the theological convictions that have shaped her ministry and how they continue to guide her today.