Gifted: Women in Leadership

Gifted - women in leadership.You would be mistaken if you thought this book was just for women.It looks at the history of women in church life and leadership, at egalitarianism and complementarism and says - women are leaders and so are men , what can we learn from each other ? It’s looks at different leadership styles, gifts and skills. And it’s also includes other women’s stories from Margaret Sentamu and Christy Wimber to a Vicky Thompson and Bev Murrill. There are other contributors.      Review      "Church leaders of every generation - male and female - will benefit from reading this book. Debbie unpacks history, theology, and theory, combining them with contemporary stories of women in leadership to encourage us to bring the unique gifts and authentic voice of all God's people to the whole church." Simon Barrington, Founder and Director at Forge Leadership Consultancy      Book Description      Looking at the role of women in the church from a cultural and personal perspective.      From the Back Cover      The role of women in church leadership is not a new topic of debate, but one that is still hotly contested. In Gifted, Debbie Duncan presents a refreshingly new perspective on how all church leaders can be better at what they do when they listen to the voices of both men and women who lead. Rooted in Christian tradition, theology, and theory, Debbie Duncan helps us to understand how present-day practices came into being. Testimonials by several women church leaders from a variety of theological backgrounds reflect - in practical terms - what is said in each chapter. This is a book written by a prominent female leader speaking into the lives of other women, and is an indispensable resource and one of encouragement and support for women leaders everywhere.      About the Author      Debbie Duncan is an advanced nurse practitioner and lecturer in nursing; a church leader and minister's wife. She is married to Rev Malcolm Duncan and has a busy family life that includes being mum to their four grown up children.She is the author of Brave, The Art of Daily Resilience, and The God Cares series. Debbie is also an author of over fifty professional nursing journal articles and two text books in nursing. She writes on a range of issues that often reflect her professional life and personal faith.