Women Ministers

Visualization of women in leadership ministry positions is so important in creating environments in which all can hear and answer the call to ministry. Children- both boys and girls- observe and intuit what is acceptable in the church community. If no women are visible in proclamation and leadership ministries, their heart and mind’s doors are closed to the possibility of call. … [Read more...] about Environments that Confirm Call to Ministry

Just read a well written article by Jerri Dyer that "hits the spot" as far as describing some of the pain and difficulty experienced by women called by God to pastoral and leadership ministries. Scripture admonishes us to "bind up the wounds" of the wounded in the Body of Christ and to "lift up the hands" of those that are discouraged.  As the Body of Christ suffers, we all … [Read more...] about Women Wounded in Ministry

Formation of a Comprehensive and Balanced Theology Of Ministry by Women* The Problem: There are many conflicting opinions concerning women's participation in authoritative/leadership ministries. Some are based upon mere opinions, stereotypes, and cultural traditions handed down from generation to generation. Other "theologies" are based upon isolated passages of scripture … [Read more...] about Comprehensive & Balanced Theology of Ministry by Women

The Haunting of God's Call Scripture states that God’s gifts and callings are irrevocable. He sets members in the body distributing gifts to each as it pleases Him. In other words: His call to salvation and service/ministry is firm. He doesn’t change His mind and pull back the offer. The planting of the call, the conferral of His gifts and offices, are true and … [Read more...] about The Haunting (of Unfulfilled Call to Ministry)

Brandi Miller, a campus minister and justice program director, wrote an article featured on Huffington Post, March 2018, that hits a home run with its definition and description of patriarchy. I wish others would speak so clearly! She describes the revisionist interpretation of  a "theologized inferiority of women" touted as "a God-given directive" that strips women of power … [Read more...] about Patriarchy in the Pulpit