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Leaning In Ministries encourages believers toward intentional, intelligent Bible study to hear the heart of God.

Have you ever wished God would lean down from heaven and whisper in your ear? Words of wisdom, encouragement, and direction for life?

It can happen!

God’s word, scribed long ago is still speaking to millions of believers across the globe and it’s your turn to listen in. Leaning In Ministries is here to help you lean in to hear God’s voice.

Leaning In Ministries began during the Spring of 2019, blending Lana Shoaf’s passion for the Bible with her experience as a teacher. Lana taught high school English in the public school classroom for seven years before taking a sabbatical to complete her Master’s degree in Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute. She created her own “classroom” where she could teach her community  what she was learning about the Bible. That’s when she began writing Bible studies and walking alongside believers to unpack God’s message for practical life and ministry application.

Since her initial class, the Lord continues to open doors for Lana to teach the Bible. She is equipped to teach expository messages from the Bible, and also feels confident sharing from her own experiences in the topics of marriage, physical stewardship and fitness, relationships, balancing work and rest, peace, and many parenting topics like discipline, chores, screen-time, multiples, and adoption.

Lana creates original content for each teaching session, specific to her audience. She looks forward to writing and teaching the Bible more as she stepped down permanently from her public school teaching career to launch Leaning in Ministries.

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“I had the opportunity to attend Lana’s 6 week Bible Study on Mark. The Book of Mark came alive for me. Learning how to study a verse or verses and apply to my everyday life has been such a gift for me.”

– Sara

“Your speaker was amazing! She challenged our faith by her great faith and trust in God’s plan. Wonderful!”

– Kathie

“The bible study I did with Lana was just what I needed! Practical ways to dig in to God’s word taught in a low pressure, thought provoking, inspirational way that makes me want to know God on a deeper level. Her passion for and love of God’s word is contagious!”

– Chris H.

“Lana is the teacher every student wants to have! Her enthusiasm for the Word pushes you to dig deeper and seek to know God more. Lana is relatable, authentic, and fun! As she teaches tools for comprehensive Bible study, Lana continually points you to our Heavenly Father. You don’t just learn for the sake of learning; you learn in order to understand and apply. More importantly, Lana helps to inspire you to yearn to know the heart of the Father and to seek how He is speaking to you today.”

– Chris G.

“Lana Shoaf is a visionary who brings a fresh, energetic perspective to His word. She hosted the first bible study I ever attended and I left each week feeling excited for what was yet to come!”

– Amber

“The Bible Study was so refreshing because it was like no other that I had been in. We were taught how to dig in and stay there when we didn’t fully understand. We were able to find truth and receive guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit. I’m excited to see how God is leading this unique ministry to women and I am looking forward to her next study.”

– Angie

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