A Conference for Female Clergy
August 19-20, 2010
New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church
Detroit, Michigan
Dr. Wilma Johnson, Host Pastor
SPONSORED BY
National Ministries,
American Baptist Home Mission Societies
Three learning tracks will be offered: a pastors track; a general
ministry track for all licensed and ordained clergy; and a track for ordained clergy doing ministry in areas such as chaplaincy, counseling and denominational ministry.
Conference leaders include:
~ Dr. Jan McCormack, Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy and
Pastoral Counseling, Denver Seminary
~ Rev. Marie Onwubuariri, Pastor, MacArthur Community Baptist Church, San Pablo, California
~ Rev. Peg Nowling, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lafayette, Indiana
~ Dr. DeeDee Coleman, Pastor, Russell Street Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan
~ Dr. Michelle Holmes, Vice-President and CFO, American Baptist Seminary of the West
The closing worship speaker will be Dr. Charles Adams, a great friend and encourager of women in ministry
Registration: $80/person
Accommodations at The Westin Southfield Detroit:
$75 plus tax, double occupancy
Look for registration materials in April.
For more information, contact Rev. Yvonne B. Carter:
1-800-ABC-3USA x2257 or yvonne.carter@abc-usa.org
“You obey the law of Christ when you
offer each other a helping hand.”
GALATIANS 6:2 (CEV)
IF FLYING/DRIVING:
PLAN TO ARRIVE IN DETROIT ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18, 2010 & DEPART DETROIT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
Ministry presents many challenges,
and everyone who answers God’s call
has obstacles to overcome. Women in
ministry, however, face unique challenges—
we are often ignored, ridiculed and rejected
by those we are called to serve. We
share the need for encouragement of our
gifts, support for our calls, and a shoulder
to help bear the struggle. You’ll find it
all at this conference.
TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE...PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW
https://www.bimwebport.org/etrakwebapp/meetings.aspx
For more information, contact Rev. Yvonne B. Carter:
1-800-ABC-3USA x2257 or yvonne.carter@abc-usa.org
SPONSORED BY
National Ministries,
American Baptist Home Mission Societies
***NOTE:RSVP ON THIS SITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THE ABOVE CONFERENCE. IT ONLY LETS US KNOW WHO AMONG WEWP WILL BE ATTENDING.
Praising God
Friday, May 21, 2010
If It Wasn't for the Women
This is a title of a book written by Cheryl Towsend Gilkes. As a womanist scholar, Dr. Gilkes addresses the Community, Church work, Culture and Crisis of women. Just the title alone will make you want to pick up the book. One Saturday morning a small group of clergy women came together to fellowship and we asked the question where would our community and church be if it wasn't for the Women. Since women make up more than 85% of the congregation why is it we are not shouting that our voices need to be heard from the pulpit other than Mother’s Day and Women’s Day.
Women in ministry is not a new concept but the role for Women in the church have changed from Sunday School Teachers to Pastors. We as women in ministry have several barriers to cross when it comes to pastoring in traditional churches. These barriers are still present in several denominations. As a woman who started ministry in the Baptist denomination I was told on several occasions that it would be impossible to pastor a traditional Baptist church, I need to start my own church or do institutional ministry. I find this offensive when there are vacant churches that need pastor but refuse to give a sista a chance.
It is ironic that women will further their education to be well prepared for leadership but will be passed over for a man with the same or less education. The time has come for us to stop talking about the injustice seen in the pulpit for women and do something about it. There are some men of God who are encouraging the sisters. Also, there are men of God who give lip service just to say they support us. It’s time for us to be heard as well.
Women in ministry is not a new concept but the role for Women in the church have changed from Sunday School Teachers to Pastors. We as women in ministry have several barriers to cross when it comes to pastoring in traditional churches. These barriers are still present in several denominations. As a woman who started ministry in the Baptist denomination I was told on several occasions that it would be impossible to pastor a traditional Baptist church, I need to start my own church or do institutional ministry. I find this offensive when there are vacant churches that need pastor but refuse to give a sista a chance.
It is ironic that women will further their education to be well prepared for leadership but will be passed over for a man with the same or less education. The time has come for us to stop talking about the injustice seen in the pulpit for women and do something about it. There are some men of God who are encouraging the sisters. Also, there are men of God who give lip service just to say they support us. It’s time for us to be heard as well.
Welcome to SistersNMinistry
We want to take the opportunity to welcome all the Sisters who are called Rev, Doc, Bishop, Elder and Minister. We have been called by God, from all walks of life to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in and out of the pulpit. We are apart of God's paradigm shift. A shift that is taking Ministry to a new level because the voices of Women are no longer silent. We are
SistersNMinistry.
The initial purpose of this blog was for Sisters in the Baptist Denomination due to limited resource access to help us grow in ministry. However, as we began discussing the concerns of SistersNMinistry we heard several Sisters say they need this type of fellowship. This blog is a sounding board and a fellowship for us to talk about our concerns in ministry, mentoring each other, providing support, encouragement and letting our hair down on this journey.
This fellowship is not limited to blogging. We want to create a monthly fellowship where we can meet as a group to discuss topics such as: How to create a ministry resume, What does it mean to be a Worship Leader, Where can I use my spiritual gifts in ministry, Is the pulpit for me, How can I balance Ministry, Work and Family, and etc...
We want to share notes and tips concerning our roles as pastors, teachers, chaplains, executive ministers, associate ministers and more. Please provide some feedback so we can make this blog a source of information.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Always in Potter's Hand
Rev. Lettie
We are looking forward to hearing from you!!!
Always in Potter's Hand
Rev. Lettie
Saturday, December 19, 2009
New Topics coming in 2010
Good Morning it has been too long more like 2 years since I started this blog. Life happened and things changed, however, God is still on the throne through it all. I have started working on new topics for 2010 and making this blog my commitment to you my sisters. We need to hear how things are going in ministry from across the world. We need to hear about the struggles and success encountered as female clergy.
I was in Cokesbury bookstore last week and saw a book called "God's Troublemaker". The title caught me by surprise because I preached a sermon "Troublemaker in the house" from the book of Amos, how Amos was a Troublemaker for God. The book talked about How Women of Faith Are Changing the World. I didn't buy it cause I was too busy looking for the book titled Clergy Killers another good book for pastors and congregations under attack.
As women we are God's Trouble maker cause many of us have hit the glass ceilings within our denomination. We as women have been abused by the congregation and pastors we serve. We have been leftout the pulpit supply selection and we have been reduced to areas where others think women should serve in ministry. These are just some of the topics I will blog and seek response as we trouble the waters for the rights of women clergy.
Be bless my sisters and see you in 2010!
I was in Cokesbury bookstore last week and saw a book called "God's Troublemaker". The title caught me by surprise because I preached a sermon "Troublemaker in the house" from the book of Amos, how Amos was a Troublemaker for God. The book talked about How Women of Faith Are Changing the World. I didn't buy it cause I was too busy looking for the book titled Clergy Killers another good book for pastors and congregations under attack.
As women we are God's Trouble maker cause many of us have hit the glass ceilings within our denomination. We as women have been abused by the congregation and pastors we serve. We have been leftout the pulpit supply selection and we have been reduced to areas where others think women should serve in ministry. These are just some of the topics I will blog and seek response as we trouble the waters for the rights of women clergy.
Be bless my sisters and see you in 2010!
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