Shepastor Honors the Memory of a Trailblazer for Women in Ministry: The Reverend Dr. Margaret J. Mitchell

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:10 (English Standard Version)

Today, Shepastor honors the memory of The late Reverend Dr. Margaret J. Mitchell. "Rev. Margaret," as she was affectionately known, was the first female preacher to be licensed in the historic Olivet Institutional Baptist Church (under the pastorate of the Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., current pastor, The Reverend Dr. Jawanza Colvin) - one of the largest African American Baptist churches in the Greater Cleveland area. She blazed a trail for many women in ministry to follow. Through her leadership, encouragement and efforts, many women accepted their call to preach and were subsequently licensed and ordained. Below is a tribute to Dr. Mitchell from WTIM (Women Together in Ministry of Greater Cleveland).

A tribute to The Reverend Dr. Margaret J. Mitchell...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for teaching us the importance and critical nature of prayer and fasting in the life of the believer...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for personally spending time with us when we were grieved and didn't know how to manage our losses and pain...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for giving us an opportunity to share freely and without judgement when we were struggling...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for teaching us how to persevere with patience as women in ministry...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for teaching couples how to build and nurture healthy relationships...

Thank you Dr. Mitchell for your life, your love, your testimony and your legacy - We honor you, applaud you and miss you! Rest in peace...

You can read more about the life legacy of Dr. Mitchell by visiting the website of the Cleveland Baptist Association at www.cbacleveland.org

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