When the life of Pastor Juanita Rasmus came to a screeching halt after what her counselor called “a major depressive episode,” she found that she had to learn to be — with herself and with God — all over again. She talks with Nathan about that season which is captured in her new book, Learning to Be.
Learn more about Juanita at her website.
Juanita is a speaker, writer, spiritual director, and contemplative. She copastors the St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston with her husband, Rudy. Started with nine members in 1992, thousands have joined the St. John's family, making it one of the most culturally diverse congregations in the country. Pastor Juanita has served as a member of the board of directors of Renovaré and its ministry team founded by Richard Foster. Additionally, Juanita serves on the board of her alma mater, Houston Graduate School of Theology, and on advisory boards for Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program and re:MIND Houston. Learn more at her website juanitarasmus.com.