Dea Jenkins on living into the purpose God has placed on our hearts

Future Christian

Do you believe you can accomplish what God has placed on your heart? This is the key question Dea Jenkins helps pastors and spiritual leaders through, encouraging them to trust their heart and trust the process, letting go of the results. In this conversation, Dea also addresses the challenges of harmful practices within church institutions and emphasizes the importance of relationships and listening to God, oneself, and the community for guidance. She also shares how she coaches spiritual leaders in discerning God's call and living into the contributions each individual can make to their communities.

Dea Jenkins is an award winning interdisciplinary artist originally from Houston, Texas. Dea's art practice spans multiple fields, including visual art, performance, and film. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, and is currently developing multiple multimedia projects.

As the recipient of three fellowships and multiple artist grants, Dea has fused her art practice with a deep love for research. She has a dual master's degree from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in Theology and the Arts.

In addition to her art practice, Dea is also an independent curator and the Director of the Inbreak Collective. Her love for creating expands beyond her individual practice to include crafting spaces for others to explore their own creative journey.

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Chapters

07:40 Art and Spirituality in the Church

13:55 Working with Spiritual and Church Leaders

19:13 Commitment to the Big C Church

23:20 Discerning God's Call

31:43 Supporting Leaders in Ministry

35:28 The Importance of Rest and Replenishment

37:01 Not Forgetting the Gift of the Pandemic

39:09 The Work of Cyclical in Supporting Church Leaders

42:29 Closing Questions