She

by Karoline Lewis

Women who serve as clergy or in other church leadership rolesexperience ministry differently than men do. They offer remarkablypowerful gifts, but their pathways are full of obstructions and thornychallenges. Compounding this problem is the fact that there often is anassumption that these issues have been solved; women are ordained, havebeen ‘granted’ their places, end of story. But in fact the issues havenot been solved; they are just masked, disguised or buried below thesurface.Karoline Lewis’s best-selling book Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry addresses the problem. SHE covers everything from biblical arguments for and against women in thechurch to what not to wear. With startling clarity, Lewis reveals theunderpinnings of sexism and examines issues of identity, authority,sexuality, authenticity, embodiment, boundaries and self-care. Sheguides the reader to develop a personal theology of leadership. Lewis isa scholar and clergywoman, and her book is practical, insightful, andthought-provoking.The SHE study is the essential next step, helping pastors &other leaders to process the information and apply it in their ownlives and ministries. It is a five-session group experience for clergy,staff and laity, women and men. It includes a Participant Book, whichserves as a personal workbook and journal. It also includes a DVD withbrief segment starter videos featuring the author. The facilitator’sguide is included on the DVD and available for download online.The study can be organized over a period of weeks, or can be completedas a one- or two-day retreat. It is an exceptional training tool forclergy, church staff, lay leaders, and other ministry professionals,especially women. It shapes leaders who are more fruitful, confident,and theologically grounded.

64 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2017