Meet Elder Tiffany Lewis
My Story - Journey to Finding My Missing Piece
On March 16, 2003, I attended a women’s conference hosted by Paula White. The theme of the conference was “Totally Free.” The title itself inspired me to attend the conference solo.
At that time, my mind was in turmoil—struggling with relationship, career, and spiritual issues—trying to make sense of it all. The conference served as a much-needed escape to discover myself and what God had in store for me.
While at the conference in Tampa, Florida, I connected with many incredible women. It was a joy to meet people from around the globe. Yet, among all the excitement, I found myself searching for something—an answer, though I wasn’t exactly sure what. I couldn’t leave until I found what seemed to be missing.
I felt like Jacob in the Bible, who wrestled with God, unwilling to let go without receiving a blessing.
Surrounded by thousands of people, I waited for the Lord. Paula White delivered a powerful message titled “God Found You,” referencing John 15:16. The crux of her sermon was: “You’ve got to work that faith.” She emphasized that we didn’t find salvation on our own—God is calling you!
When I heard, “God is calling you,” I stood up with my hands raised in acceptance, as if I was personally arrested by God. In that moment, God whispered to me, “I’m calling you to preach my word.” I cried and shouted in joyful praise, feeling unworthy of His calling, as I believed I wasn’t “ready” for such a responsibility.
At that moment, I simply said, “yes.”
Saying yes without knowing the next steps was a significant leap for me, as it is for many, because we often want clarity before moving forward. I learned that God required me to trust Him first, despite my doubts and feelings of inadequacy.
Upon returning home, I shared with my pastor that the Lord had called me into ministry to preach His word. I was somewhat fearful to admit this truth, feeling it was a daunting task and questioning my suitability for such a role. Even though I grew up in the church, this was truly outside my comfort zone. I felt inadequate and wanted to run in the opposite direction. Yet, I remembered I had been searching for something – the missing piece.