Let Her Lead: Creating a Better Future for Women in the Church

by Brady Boyd

Let her be her. And let her be heard. For Pastor Brady Boyd, these are the two main wishes for his young daughter and the world she'll encounter as a woman. In Let Her Lead, Boyd calls on the church and the wider world to let women be who they are and speak their voice with confidence and conviction.

The question of women in leadership remains touchy for many people, especially church people. In this brief and engaging book, Boyd defuses the tension by offering a fresh, practical, and biblical perspective and revealing the leadership roles women play at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Through it all, Boyd imagines a bright future that could be awaiting his daughter and what she may be invited to do. And he shows all of us-men and women alike-the roles we can play to create that better reality.
"I am so gratified to know my friend, Brady Boyd, is standing with those in the larger church community who see women in ministry leadership as timelessly intended by God and thus wholly consistent with the Holy Scriptures-both Old and New Testament. I urge leaders and other workers in today's church to read, be nourished, and join in seeing the whole Body of Christ activated for ministry."
-Jack W. Hayford,
Chancellor, The King's University-Dallas/Los Angeles

"In this landmark book, Brady Boyd expresses what Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho learned many years ago when 47,000 of his 50,000 cell leaders were women. His elders refused to help him when his health had broken, but his women (who excel at nurturing) rose up and built the largest church in the history of the world. Let's release this mighty multitude: 'The Lord gives the Word; the women who announce the news are a great host!' (Ps. 68: 11, ESV)."
-Larry Stockstill, Pastor, Bethany Church

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion, Christianity, Womens

81 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2013

Reviews

[John Leffler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. The author attempts to be kind to both sides of the issue without beating anyone up. Very compelling. Certainly something to think about.

[Jess Rowan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short little book. Didn't present any arguments I hadn't heard. But, I liked that his motivation to write came out of love for his daughter. If Boyds attitudes were more common, we would have a lot more peace in the church.

[Emily Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a nice, short read on women, leadership, and what the Bible says. It wasn't anything I hadn't ever heard before, though. Because I'm on the same page as the author, I give it three stars. Great read, great topic that I want to see more book on, but not as compelling to me.

[Alex Verdun · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well presented piece on the leadership roles of women in the church

Brady Body presents, in a succinct manner the key biblical points supporting women in ministry.
The post script was a bit disappointing in that he had just concluded that women should lead where they are gifted but then felt obliged to address "ordination " and then skirts the issue by saying ordination isn't in the bible. And juxtaposed the two main thoughts on whether woman should hold office in the church, or not... Perhaps this is the way to make a point and keep the peace? Not my strength so maybe I shouldn't be too critical.
In summary Boyd speaks strongly for women exercising their spiritual gifts in leadership roles. A good start for sure!

[Joanna Alonzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short book. Lots of food for thought.

I'll definitely be praying about a lot of the points and issues that have touched my heart and challenged me in this book. I especially love the Father heart, the author's love for his own daughter and his longing to see her live out the fullness of all God has for her.

[Justin Meek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am approaching this topic with an open mind and have just started reading some books with a more egalitarian bent. This author had an easy to read style and was engaging, but not convincing. He made a lot of statements that at best were straw men and at worst were inflammatory. Those who already agree with him will nod and agree, but very few will be swayed to his view after reading this book. Some of his observations about our culture and the general degradation of women were apt. However, from a Biblical standpoint, he failed to really deal with the issues that cause most complimentarians to reject his view.

[Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book just barely begins to scratch the surface of the topic of women in ministry. I realize that it wasn't meant to be a complete theological work, but if would have liked a little bit more. Perhaps others have already written things out in a more complete manner. Boyd examines just enough Scripture to make me wonder how much he is not saying - and I'm not saying he is right or wrong either. I just want a bit more out of a book like this.

[Karen Murano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding my own voice

I love this pastor's heart behind the passion for women in leadership. He is genuinely encouraging and I am inspired to press on in my own journey and find my voice in ministry. I seek to serve the Lord with all my heart, I'm sure that is what pleases Him.

[Kristen Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book that offers perspective on Women in Leadership within the church and in our culture in general.