In comparison to their male counterparts, female pastors have limited opportunities and face serious pay discrepancies. Never mind that half of people in mainline seminaries today are women – so if many churches are to survive in the future, it may be with a woman at the helm. But too many congregations are not willing to accept this reality.
There are some real advantages a female leader can bring to a congregation that most — if not all — men lack. I don’t mean this in a sycophantic “girls rule, boys drool” kind of way. There are some key characteristics women possess that are much needed in many of our churches today. Continue reading