Brief snapshots of the stories of three women ministers follow. One is a short historical vignette from the past which raises issues that to this very day remain unresolved. Another is the story of a young woman currently enrolled in seminary. The last is a small excerpt from the life of a successful, middle-aged minister. Names, settings, and details which may lead to … [Read more...] about Stories of Three Women Ministers
A True Pastor
It may sound odd to hear a Christian say: “I am glad I wasn’t involved in a church from early adolescence to early adulthood.” It seems even more eccentric to view this as a blessing. However, that is the way I have to see that span of my life. True, I could have learned much more about the Bible and Christian practices had I been churched. But how do I know that I would … [Read more...] about A True Pastor
Only the Humble Brave Build Bridges and Cross Divides
Only the Humble Brave Build Bridges and Cross Divides What happens when the Christian group whose very name means to evangelize refuses the mission and ministry of more than half of its members? What happens when the groups whose names are associated with sanctification, the spiritual events of the first Day of Pentecost and the gifting and ministry of the Holy … [Read more...] about Only the Humble Brave Build Bridges and Cross Divides