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Jeff Tacklind, pastor of Church by the Sea-a quirky, diverse congregation in Laguna Beach, California-knows from decades of ministry experience that sometimes effective leadership looks like standing in the middle of conflict, holding the tension.
In The Winding Path of Transformation, Tacklind describes spiritual transformation as an invitation to paradox. By entering into suffering, he says, we find joy. By embracing the downward path of humility, we find glory. And by remaining small, sometimes we grow to great heights.
Any leaders who have wondered if God really called them to lead a congregation will resonate with Tacklind's vulnerability in this honest and meditative account. So will readers who have found their own spiritual journey to be winding and halting rather than a constant ascent of growth. Tacklind draws from the natural world-trees, waves, mountains, and canyons-to bring to life the lessons that he has picked up along the way. C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Søren Kierkegaard and others all serve as guides who light the way on the winding path of following God.
About the author
Jeff Tacklind is lead pastor of Church by the Sea in Laguna Beach, California, where he lives with his wife and three children. He is a spiritual director and has a master's degree in philosophy and a doctorate in semiotics and future studies.
Summary
Pastor Jeff Tacklind knows that the spiritual journey can be winding and halting rather than a constant ascent of growth-full of paradox, tension, and surprises. Drawing from the natural world and following guides such as C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, and Soren Kierkegaard, Tacklind's honest and meditative account will inspire those on the winding path of following God.
