The #MeToo movement that began across social media platforms in 2017 raised awareness of the many ways women have been silenced throughout history. In Mark’s account of the resurrection narrative, we see the women flee the empty tomb in fear and they do not tell anyone about what they have encountered. I have to wonder if this is because women have been silenced for so long and are usually not believed.
Women
It’s International Women’s Day – Check out these events!
This International Women’s Day, the Center for Leadership Excellence and NC Conference COSROW team invite you to register for three events featuring women presenters and timely content designed to support you in your ministry.
An Encouragement for November
November holds a special place in my heart, as it is the month of my birthday. However, last year, my birthday was not a day of joy but rather one steeped in tension and anxiety. I found myself mediating a heated debate among church members seeking disaffiliation in my former church. On a day meant to celebrate my existence and blessings, I felt my very purpose in life being questioned. Feeling discouraged, on the brink of despair, and lacking the strength to walk this calling path, my eyes caught a phrase inscribed on a birthday candle gifted by my cousin:
An Encouragement For October
Everyone I encounter these days is overwhelmed – by schedules and events and commitments. By expectations and responsibilities and the demands of ministry. By relationships and parenting and caregiving for aging parents. Overwhelm is the thread running through the lives of family and friends, church members, colleagues, and even strangers I run into out and about in the city.
An Encouragement for September
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with COSROW, is pleased to lift up the voices of women in ministry encouraging fellow women in ministry. Please enjoy this month’s Encouragement […]
An Encouragement For August
Romans 8:14-15, NRSV
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption.