About His Joy as Your Strength: Being Joyful in the Unexpected:
During illness and other difficulties in life seem to suck all the joy out of us. Together, we will look through Scripture to find hope in the middle of health and physical challenges. Through Scripture, participants will learn how to cultivate Christ-centered joy that remains steadfast in all circumstances, shift focus from fear to trust, and find purpose and strength even in weakness. In suffering, we can embrace and choose joy and peace based on who God is, rather than focusing solely on circumstances, and learn to embrace His unwavering faithfulness, comfort, and promises in the midst of difficulties.
About Kelly
Kelly Loftis is a licensed minister with a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. She has served in various roles in ministry, including assistant pastor, associate pastor, worship team leader, and choir director. With more than twenty years of experience, she has supported children with Autism and other developmental disorders both as a teacher and has a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Since January of 2020, Kelly has been dealing with a still-undiagnosed neurological autoimmune disease, which has left her with severe neuropathy (myelin and axonal loss) amongst other symptoms that rendered her unable to walk. Kelly is married and her husband is a licensed psychotherapist; together, they have seven children and two grandchildren. Their shared commitment to their faith in God is the foundation of their home and is of utmost importance in relationships with their family and others around them.