women in ministry
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GwenFirst woman licensed as Adventist minister in Latin America
Sarah Lindsey, born April 14, 1832, in Ulysses, Pennsylvania, emerged as a significant figure in the Seventh-day Adventist movement. She came from a Seventh-day Baptist family and attended...
New Apostolic Church Debates Women’s Ordination with Mixed Reactions and Calls for Transparency
The debate over women in ministry within the New Apostolic Church has sparked significant discussion, particularly on social media platforms associated with the Church. The topic has generated...
Southern Baptist Convention Votes to Remove Women from Pastoral Roles
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States, has been grappling with a decline in its membership for several years. This...
New Apostolic Church Approves Women in Ministry for First Time in 160-Year History
The New Apostolic Church has taken a significant doctrinal step by affirming that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority and a ministerial mandate, marking the first time...
Giant poster challenges Southern Baptist Convention on women’s pastoral roles ahead of annual meeting
A giant billboard in Orlando, Florida, has drawn attention to the ongoing debate within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) regarding the role of women in pastoral ministry. The...
New Hymn Honors Ordination of Rev. Margaret E. Towner, First Woman Pastor in PCUSA
The Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has composed a new hymn, “O God, We Give Thanks for Brave Women of Old,” to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ordination...
Community of Christ Ordains First Female Prophet-President in 165-Year History
Prophet-President Stassi Cramm was ordained on June 1, 2025, by President Emeritus Steve Veazey and Mareva Arnaud Tchong, president of the Council of Twelve Apostles, during the World...
Rev. Valerie Thompson Appointed Chief of Staff by National Baptist Convention USA
Rev. Dr. Valerie Thompson has made history as the first woman appointed chief of staff of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBC). The appointment marks a significant...
Congress Panel Discusses Leadership Formation for Women and Girls in Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress featured a panel titled “Leadership Formation for Women and Girls in Lay Ministries,” which brought together five leaders to explore pathways for women and...
