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A Community That Affirms

A peer preaching group changed the course of a student’s seminary journey—and her ministry path.

Reflection | September 14, 2018

Karoline Lewis on Helping New Preachers Find Their Voice

For beginning preachers, both women and men, finding their authentic voice requires deep self-reflection in a supportive, respectful context.

Conversation | July 18, 2018

Karoline Lewis on the Power of Women in Ministry

Women navigating life in ministry face unique challenges. Naming these realities is the first step to helping women and men recognize them and respond proactively.

Conversation | July 18, 2018

Methodist Pastor-Musicians on Gaps in Worship Music

Teaching an intensive songwriting class in a North Carolina prison for women made Susannah Long and Michael Conner reflect on gaps in what churches sing about.

Conversation | February 14, 2018

What Inside Songwriters Can Teach Outside Churches about Worship

A songwriting class in a North Carolina prison taught eight women to write biblical songs that touch congregations inside and outside prison walls.

Feature Story | February 14, 2018

Meg Jenista on The Young Clergy Women Project

Face it. There are still far more male pastors than female pastors. That is why young female pastors support each other in The Young Clergy Women Project.

Conversation | April 21, 2015

Doris Machin: "It is not one’s gender but one’s heart that defines one’s work in the Lord"

Doris Machin has sung before many different audiences in the United States, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Conversation | July 30, 2013

Does gender ever enter into what we do in worship? Is it possible that men and women might bring different things to the worship experience? If so, how can our worship reflect the fullness of who we are as male and female created in God's image? This workshop explored these questions.

Audio | January 01, 2007