Perseverance in the Waiting: How to Trust God’s Timing for Your Calling (with Tonya Annis)

Waiting seasons can feel like you're stuck at a red light with your engine revving…but sometimes that’s exactly where God builds the muscle you’re going to need later. In this episode of The Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Riverside sits in the host chair as Melissa Mashburn talks with Tonya Annis — powerhouse leader, international speaker, and 1825 Ministry Director at The Church of Eleven22.Tonya brings over twenty years of next-gen ministry wisdom, and she dives into the raw, real side of waiting seasons: the frustration, the refining, and the surprising confidence that grows when you keep obeying even when nothing seems to be moving.If you’ve ever wondered “Why is this taking so long?” or “Is anything happening behind the scenes?” — this conversation is your sign to stay in the story.Key Takeaways:• Why waiting isn’t wasted in your calling• How perseverance becomes confidence for leaders• Practical ways to trust God’s timing when ministry feels uncertain