Cultural Pressures for Female Leaders

A common thread found in our series exploring women in ministry is how easy it is to disqualify themselves from ministry opportunities. Many times this is because of cultural pressures.   Tara Beth & Mark, explore many cultural pressures that impact women in ministry. Processing the experience of women in ministry is a powerful and important practice to live out our calling to the full.  Women possess the image of God and cultural pressures that discourage women from taking up their full call can and must be disentangled.  Discussion Question:  Women are often forced to code-switch in leadership situations. Where have you seen women have to code-switch?   Think about cultural pressures you may have been unaware of before listening to this episode. What cultural pressures can you now see in your church?  Mark and Tara Beth shared powerful stories of women being encouraged by other leaders to become a pastor. Tell of a time you’ve seen a woman encouraged in her call into ministry.