American Baptist Women in Pastoral Ministry: A Contemporary Survey
Author: James Owen Wolfe III
ISBN: 978-1-929569-43-4
Copyright: 2007
Pages: 132
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Cloverdale Books
Book Description
This study surveyed 563 American Baptist women serving in pastoral ministry during June – October 2005. The survey included women serving as Senior Pastor (Multi-staff), Solo Pastor, Associate Pastor and Co-Pastor. The survey discovered that American Baptist women in ministry receive compensation that is demonstrably lower than male colleagues, and experience difficulty in the ordination process, and in pastoral placement.
Praise for this book
This book has emerged as an inspirational,
‘must read’ call to action. Through a tapestry of personal experience,
theology, history, and statistics reflecting hope and challenge, Pastor
Wolfe, compassionately captures and relates the sacred journey of American
Baptist Women in Pastoral Ministry.
~ Rev. Valentine B. Royal-Thomas, ABC/USA
American Baptist Women in Ministry
Clear, concise, educational, this book
is a must read for pastoral search committees, judicatory officials, and
pastors of both genders. It would be valuable for small group study and
reference.
~ Rev. Dr. Cheryl R. Henson
American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region
By listening deeply to women pastors
of his own American Baptist tradition and carefully presenting their responses,
author James Wolfe offers useful guidance for his own church and for many
others. As he identifies the unique gifts women bring to ministry, Wolfe
calls the church to move beyond patronizing acceptance of women’s leadership
and to support them in just and equitable ways.
~ Dr. Marlene Kropf
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary