By Eileen R. Campbell-Reed What does it take to succeed in the Women’s Leadership Initiative – or most any other MDiv program? Recently I was talking over tea with a prospective seminary student when she asked, “What will it take…
Duke study quantifies ‘stained-glass ceiling’
This story was updated Dec. 9 with additional information. By Bob Allen Despite well-publicized reports of women making inroads as pastors of large churches and leaders of religious organizations, the percentage of congregations led by a woman is about the…
Pastor cites ‘feminist rebellion’ in moral decline
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist pastor said in a televised sermon Dec. 6 that today’s controversy over transgender rights has its roots in “feminist rebellion” against the Bible’s teaching on hierarchy within marriage. “The mayor of Houston says that…
Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer: Reflections, memories and prayers
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. This coming Monday, Nov. 2, Baptist sisters worldwide will be observing the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. This year marks the 65th anniversary of this observance, and women…
Día Mundial de Oración de las Mujeres Bautistas: Reflexiones, recuerdos y oraciones
Nora O. LozanoTraducido por Cristina Rodríguez Alejandro An English version is available here. Este próximo lunes 2 de noviembre, las hermanas bautistas de todo el mundo conmemorarán el Día Mundial de Oración de las Mujeres Bautistas. Este año se cumple…
When she preaches
Growing up, I sat at the feet of countless remarkable male preachers. Besides Beth Moore, I don’t recall ever hearing a woman preach until my sophomore or junior year of college. I witnessed countless men stand behind pulpits, open their…
Tenn. association defends action dismissing church
By Bob Allen An association of Southern Baptist churches’ decision to kick out its only predominantly black congregation had nothing to do with race, the association’s director of missions insisted Oct. 20. “The issue is not about race,” DOM Mike…
Women in the world of the Pope
By Molly T. Marshall A bit of sadness crept over me as I watched the departing ceremony of Pope Francis. His presence in our midst has called each of us to a more joyous and merciful way of living. As…