Something that I have noticed as a woman pastor, and I think is true in most professions where women are taking up space is this fact:

We assume men are qualified. We ask women to prove that they are.

#womanpastor

“If the Bible only has the meaning we give it, how are we supposed to know how to be and how to act?”

Beloved, humanity is God’s Image Bearers. We know by being with one another and learning from one another.

So, we hold on to this hope that we are agents of a Kin-dom that looks altogether different.

After the year that was this last week, my hope has been gasping for breath. But in the midst of the inauguration this past Monday, the lectionary reveals a different inauguration. The one where God’s reign has begun with liberation, healing, clarity, and equity.

You know that Christianity has lost its way when folks are quick to defend the people in power and at the same time denounce pastors calling for mercy…

…because complementarian roles are God’s will?

What!?!? You have benefited from women’s liberation! How dare you use that freedom to bind others in a cage!!
Appalling! 2/2

One thing that infuriates me is women who have benefited from the liberation of the feminist movement, riding the coat tails of patriarchy to the top, using their privilege and powerful position, to then turn around and tell other women they must submit to their husbands and male leaders…1/2

We cannot embody true humility with out a secure understanding of our own self-worth.

There is a big connection between a theology that over emphasizes Christ’s divinity and giving pastors/leaders all the power.

I am still unpacking the connection. And would love your thoughts.

#musings

Today, I told a bit about my story and the story of the community I have served for 20 years. And, this was the first time it didn’t feel heavy in my gut. I could speak the truth with more compassion and grace.

That’s growth, my friends.

Doing some reading to prepare for my next class on CS Lewis…and I had no idea he argued for men to be the tie breaker in disagreements within a household…it makes so much sense now…

I love when I am preparing a sermon and the scriptures surprise me with something new…something I had never considered before.
#WomanPastor #musings

One thing you can do in the dark is light a candle- @kelleynikondeha

As we begin this Advent season, let us remember that sometimes, we find hope by simply lighting a candle.

It’s time…

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It has taken me a long time to embrace my fire. And I wish people would understand that my fire is not hate, my fire is truth in love.

The church I grew up in taught me to follow Christ. So I did.

Now, that same church calls me a heretic…

But I never stopped following Christ…maybe they did…

I think it is time to stop framing the issue as complementarian (denying women in leadership) vs. egalitarian (affirming women in leadership) and instead start questioning the hierarchical system (patriarchy) in which they both operate.
#womanpastor #musings

a) I will start now and b) added it to my list! And yes! Let’s talk soon. I’d love any resources!

Okay. So, I am taking a theology of CS Lewis class to finish up my MDiv…and honestly, I wasn’t excited until now…

Hi! I am new here. A few things about me:
I am a pastor of a beautiful post-evangelical community. I get excited about talking theology. I read scripture with a hermeneutic of suspicion. I am interested in expansive faith. I am passionate about empowering folks toward our collective flourishing.