WOMEN IN PARISH MINISTRY

Finding One's Own Voice: The Experiences
of Women as Parish Pastors

by Karen Norris

(A study of clergywomen's experiences across denominations
which considers how this may impact clergywomen in the CRC. May 2004)

Outline
I. Introduction 1-2

II. Call to Ministry and Seminary Experience 3-13

III. Ordination and Employment Opportunities 14-24

IV. Ministry and Leadership Styles 25-31

V. Marital Status and Family Life 32-41

VI. Sexuality and Shame 42-52

VII. Avenues of Support for Clergy 53-59

VIII. Conclusion 60- 61

IX. Bibliography 62-63 X.

Appendix of Poems 64-66

 

Other Christian Reformed Church Resources
History of Women in Ecclesiastical Office in the CRC

CRCNA Report on the Current
Status of Women in the CRC

List of CRC Classis who have declared the
word "Male" inoperative as an ordination requirement

Twelve Scriptural Examples of Women in Leadership

Seven Steps for Bringing Biblical Equality to Your Church

Christians for Biblical Equality: Free Articles

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