In my work as the national CBF’s reference and referral coordinator, I have been pleased (and a tad surprised) to have received requests from three churches in one week who at least say they are open to considering women in their search for a new pastor. This may not sound like big news to many … Continue reading
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Hope for Would-Be Female Senior Pastors
In my work with CBF in the area of reference and referral, it can get pretty discouraging for both myself and for women pastors who are seeking places of service. Openness to the whole idea seems to come pretty slowly to our churches. I often hear, “I don’t think our church is ready for that.” Continue reading
Letter to the editor
The following letter to the editor of the fellowship! magazine was sent by Molly Marshall, president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary. I received the latest issue of the CBF Fellowship! with a sense of gratitude. As the first woman to lead a Baptist seminary among the schools accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, I … Continue reading