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The New Church “Dones” Are Women. Light and Life
Women, who have traditionally been the majority of the church, are leaving it in record numbers. From 2003 to 2019, women left the church at rates three times that of men. Why? I invite you to imagine women leading with their full voices. That picture will give us the clues we need and the future we anticipate. Advocating for Women in Church Leadership (Light and Life podcast) How do we who want to be allies combat lack of knowledge, or interest, in our church culture when it comes to to problems women in leadership still face? How To Become a Church that Welcomes Women Pastors. CBE International. Creating an environment that's ready for a woman to lead--before one is on the way. The Subtle Hazing of Women in Ministry. CBE International. What invisible barriers do women still face in egalitarian environments? 5 Things the Bible Does (and Doesn't) Say about Modesty. CBE International. How we define modesty, and women's role in it, depends on how well we know our interpretations. I Voted Clinton. He Voted Trump. We Still Do Ministry Together. Christianity Today Pastors. How can we reconcile differences in church leadership? Especially ones so divisive as politics? Here’s how we did it. How To Raise Strong Girls (and Boys) in an Age of #MeToo. A Fine Parent. We cannot guarantee sexual predators will never find our child, but we can develop attitudes and practices that offer our kids the kind or respect and confidence they need in a #MeToo world. 
Followership–Not What You Think It Means. Light and Life Magazine. Even in dictionaries, “followership” is usually defined by its inverse relation to leadership — “the capacity to follow a leader.” No one has come to terms with this word on its own. What does it mean to follow well? “Come, follow me” (Matthew 4:19) Jesus commanded. In fact, it’s His first command. What does it mean, especially in a culture where loyalty is fleeting and the “Christian” image needs some polishing?
A Fine Parent. How can we teach our kids to fail successfully? (Yes, that is a thing.) With rising concerns about college students who cannot make decisions or handle criticism, how can we train our kids to deal with the tough things in life? Do You Want To Build a Snowman? The Mighty. How does mental illness affect an entire family system? Theology Mix. A group blog of thinkers, pastors, theologians, and random others who agree to talk, write, disagree, and not fight about what matters in God’s kingdom. Find Jill’s most recent posts are listed here. Sarah Bessey’s favorite synchroblog list. I’m on it! |
Eight Guidelines for Ministering To Men.
CT Women. How women pastors can successfully (and easily) work with men. Six Tips for Taking Center Stage. CT Women. When you make a leadership transition, what are the hidden pitfalls? How do women, in particular, handle moving into the top spot after being in a support role? No Need to Downplay Your Leadership. CT Women. Why do Christian women, in particular, tend to dismiss commendation and demean their own competence? In what ways do we shoot ourselves in the foot when we are considered for leadership, and what can we do about it? Guiding women between the Scylla and Charybdis of false humility and pride in leadership roles. Church As a Body. Light and Life Magazine. Why does church matter? Can’t I worship on my own? I can meet God anywhere. Maybe–but where does God want to meet you? Where does he want to change you, and have you change others? The church matters for a lot of reasons. 
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