Shawn Branch
shawnbranch.com
Shawn Branch
@shawnbranch.com
Leadership Coach & Ministry Leader
Living life on the East Coast 🇨🇦
Stuck out on a limb? I've been there...

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Pinned
What if “I can’t” isn’t failure but faithfulness in disguise? Some thoughts and freedom to say 'no'.
Can’t Isn’t a Failure
There’s this voice that shows up sometimes.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In this Sunday's Gospel from Luke 9, is Jesus being cranky or just honest? The road ahead is not always clear and straightforward, but we're invited to take the risk.
No Turning Back
A few thoughts on the Sunday RCL reading, Luke 9:51–62.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
June 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Pentecost isn’t just a birthday party for the Church; it’s the moment everything changes. This week’s reflection explores the Spirit’s wild arrival, the gift of presence, and what it means to discern a call when you’re not totally sure what’s next.
Not Orphaned
Some fresh wind reflections
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June 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In a room filled with fear and confusion, Jesus offers His disciples one clear command: love one another. But not just any love; the kind He’s been showing all along.
As I Have Loved You
Reflections on the Sunday Lectionary — John 13:31-35
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May 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Driving home recently, I thought, “What would happen if I just let go?” (Jesus, take the wheel!)
The Art of Letting Go:
Releasing Control Without Losing Your Sh%(.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
When You’re Leading on Empty
There’s a weird thing that happens in ministry.
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April 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Reposted by Shawn Branch
Jerusalem swelled with pilgrims during Passover and the Romans would have staged an intimidating military parade atop warhorses to remind the seething city that they could crush any uprising. So Jesus audaciously mocks their empirical might by riding a baby donkey into the city.
April 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A #retreat for pastors, leaders and anyone who serves. Take a rest.
February 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
February 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In honour of St Brigid’s Day…
February 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
As an Anglican and as someone in church leadership, I applaud Bishop Budde’s humility, compassion and prophetic leadership.
I will continue to be praying for her in the days ahead. Thanks for modeling Jesus.
January 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"If you feel pain, You are alive.
If you feel other people's pain, you are a human being."
— Leo Tolstoy
November 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
– Andy Warhol.
November 23, 2024 at 7:18 PM
A new year is around the corner. Let's stop putting off those goals and dreams you've been kicking down the road. Currently accepting new clients who are ready to make a change.
Book a discovery session today! www.shawnbranch.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:37 AM