Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11

Isaiah 40:1-11

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

2 Peter 3:8-15a

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Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

Founder and Executive Director, The Pastor's Workshop

Stuart is an ordained Presbyterian Pastor as well as the founder and lead curator of the Pastor's Workshop. His primary passion is equipping the saints for the ministry of the church (Ephesians 4). He loves preaching, teaching, and helping churches cast vision for what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st Century. He has served churches in a variety of capacities in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Stu is married to Colleen, who currently serves as a spiritual formation lead at Compassion International in Colorado Springs. Stu and Colleen have two children whom they love deeply. In his free time, Stu enjoys gardening, golf, reading a good book, and watching baseball.

If you are interested in having Stu speak at your next conference or retreat, please contact TPW for more details.