Wynkoop Center for Women in Leadership
The Wynkoop Center for Women in Leadership exists to create space to imagine together the possibilities of women’s contributions, along with creative and innovative participation in the future of the church of Jesus Christ. The Center does this by providing opportunities, assistance, and resources to explore and encourage the giftings and callings of women in traditional and new frontiers of leadership.
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Best Practices for Parental Leave in the Church
Robbie Cansler (Lead Pastor of The Mission Church of the Nazarene in Hammond, IN, and mother of four), Dale Schaeffer (District Superintendent of the Florida District of the Church of the Nazarene), Rachel Kuhn (Lead Pastor of One Hope Church of the Nazarene in Tipp City, OH, and mother of four),...
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Dr. Sarah Coleson-Derck: Supporting Women in the Ordination Process
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Empowered Leadership: How Women Can Make Positive Change in Our Church
Gender equality in the leadership of the Church of the Nazarene continues to be a challenge. What is the best way forward? Four women leaders discuss the postures and practices that have enabled them to exercise impactful, leadership in the Church. They will each present their vocational journey...
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Dr. Jan Lanham and Dr. Mary Paul: Women Clergy - Their Unique Concerns and Gifts
Dr. Mary Paul, Dr. Jan Lanham, and Dr. Jesse Middendorf discuss critical issues surrounding the unique challenges facing women called to ministry.
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Developing Women Leaders: Mentoring in the Church
Women leaders often struggle to identify viable and effective mentors. Pastor Dana Franchetti and District Superintendent Dale Schaeffer, however, present a hopeful example of collaboration, collegiality and long-term mentoring. Join us for this important discussion about best practices for deve...
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Resume Workshop
Hear from Rev. Dr. Linda Alexander and others on building a resume and the interview process for pastors.
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Self- Advocacy in the Church
Rebecca Bass-Ching - a licensed LMFT, certified Daring Way™ coach, and host of The Unburdened Leader podcast who attends San Diego First Church of the Nazarene.
Rebecca Laird - an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, a long-time spiritual director, Professor of Christian Ministry a...
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Rev. Deanna Hayden: Self-Denying Love
Self-denying love is a primary goal of leaders in a Wesleyan theology of leadership. Jesus and John Wesley cited self-denial and the laying down of one's life as marks of loving discipleship. However, the idea of self-denial can be problematic for leaders who suffer in abusive contexts. How can s...
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Panel: Affirming Women in Our Ecclesial Structures
The relaunch of the Wynkoop Center for Women in Leadership took place on November 2, 2021. The event corresponded with the 2021 Mercer Lectures on Holiness with Dr. Sondra Wheeler. The panel includes Dr. Jenny Matheny, Dr. Sondra Wheeler, Rev. Michaele LaVigne, Rev. Janice Ballard, and the Rev. D...
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Jeren Rowell and Jenny Matheny: Living With Lament
President and Professor of Pastoral Ministry Dr. Jeren Rowell and Assistant Professor of Old Testament Dr. Jenny Matheny discuss the role of lament in the life of faith and in the life of the church.
Resources:
Bernard Anderson, Out of the Depths, (2000)
Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Ps... -
Rev. Tara Beth Leach: When a Woman Preaches
Tara Beth Leach is senior pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena in Southern California. She discusses and celebrates the unique voices and styles of women in the pulpit.
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Dr. Jesse Middendorf: Women in Ministry
The Church of The Nazarene has always and will always support women pastors, preachers and leaders.
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Dr. Carla Sunberg and Christine Jones: A Place At the Table, Women in Leadership
Carla Sunberg hosts a conversation with Christine Jones about leadership, women and a place at the table for all.
