by Delaney Metcalf | Mar 22, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
“Doubting Thomas” has become synonymous with the “sin” of questioning or uncertainty. Yet, I think Thomas was on to something about doubt. What if I told you that you have permission to doubt and figure out your own beliefs? You are allowed to question your faith and...
by David Cassady | Mar 5, 2024 | Feature-, News
Louisville, KY — A new seven-episode podcast highlights the stories of women pastors, scholars and leaders. Each episode features an interview with women serving in leadership roles as pastors, chaplains, seminary scholars, and leaders of non-profits. “E3”...
by Craig Nash | Feb 23, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
Editor’s Note: The following interview appears in the March/April issue of Nurturing Faith Journal. Although most Christian traditions claim to value women for their unique perspectives and roles within society, there is significant variation in how each of them...
by Wanda Kidd | Feb 22, 2024 | Feature-, Opinion
I was recently invited to offer a challenge to a dear friend who was being installed as pastor of a First Baptist Church in Georgia. It was a wonderful day filled with affirmation and appreciation for her gifts and the church’s willingness to step out of the pattern...
by Amy Butler | Feb 20, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
For most of my career, I have wittingly or unwittingly been recruited as a poster child for issues the church has trouble confronting. In 2003, I began one of several pastorates as the first female church leader. In my little moderate Baptist world, I was one of just...