Shepastor: Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors, a resource for Women in Ministry.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6, KJV

Dear Shepastor friends, after several years of prayer, research, interviews, coffee shop, church and living room discussions, the Lord has blessed my book, Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors, to be accepted for publication by Judson Press!

So many of you have supported this effort through kind emails, words of encouragement, interviews, recommendations, thoughts for consideration and opening doors of opportunity – thank you! Your emails and comments on Shepastor have also aided in the process!

Below is a brief summary offered by Judson about the book’s contents…

Judson Press publication, Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors, by Pastor Christine A. Smith...

The reality of a stained glass ceiling is familiar to most women called to the pastorate. Despite being more likely to be seminary educated, female clergy constitute less than 10 percent of Protestant leading pastorates—and those who do hold such pastorates are generally paid less than their male counterparts. In light of such statistics, Pastor Chris Smith explores how to overcome the challenges in breaking through the stained glass ceiling—and she goes a step further. She shares the lessons learned and best practices of the success stories—those women who are currently serving in solo or senior pastorates. Based on a national survey of female clergy, this volume is rich in insights based on data as well as personal anecdotes—insights that will empower not only women called to the pastorate but also their male colleagues and denominational leaders who want to support them.

Visit: http://www.judsonpress.com/product.cfm?product_id=16736 to pre-order your copy today!

August 23-25th, 2012 is fast approaching! If you have not already done so, visit www.wtimofgreatercleveland.org and click on “donate n register” to download the registration brochure for the “Empowering and Encouraging Women in Ministry” Conference in Beachwood, Ohio.

Post a comment or send me an email at Shepastor1@hotmail.com

Until next Wednesday, In Faith, Hope and Perseverance, Pastor Chris