The Church of the Brethren’s Ministry Office, in cooperation with the
Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership and Bethany Theological
Seminary, has put together a series of sessions on women in leadership
for the 2012 Annual Conference.
On the theme, “Women in Leadership: Four Biblical Stories,” the
series features the leadership of Lisa M. Wolfe, associate professor in
the Endowed Chair of Hebrew Bible at Oklahoma City University, who also
teaches for Saint Paul School of Theology. She holds a doctorate from
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Northwestern University,
and a master of divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton,
Ohio, and is ordained in the United Church of Christ. Published works
include a recent book from Cascade Press, “Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs,
and Judith,” and a related “Living the Questions” Bible study DVD. Her
article in the United Church of Christ's “Still Speaking” magazine, "On
Being an Irritant," received a 2010 Associated Church Press Award of
Excellence for Theological Reflection.
The series includes the Clergywomen’s Breakfast on July 8, on the
theme, “Beyond Bitterness: Naomi’s Story”; a noontime insight session on
July 8 titled "Finagling Justice: Tamar’s Story”; an evening insight
session on July 8 titled “By the Hand of a Woman: Judith’s Story"; and a
noontime insight session on July 9 titled “Forgotten Minister: Phoebe’s
Story.”
In addition, plans are being made for Wolfe’s books to be on sale at
the Brethren Press Bookstore during the Conference, and for a book
signing. Find the flier for the series at www.cobannualconference.org/StLouis/InsightSessionWomenInMinistry.pdf.
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
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