Oct. 7, 2025

Standing Strong: Becoming Allies to Women in Ministry

For many women in ministry, bias is a constant companion. It shows up in who gets credit, who gets invited to the table and who gets the benefit of the doubt. It happens in staff meetings, sanctuary pews and potluck lines. Rev. Kim Jenne defines different kinds of bias and shares examples of how they show up in church life. Being aware of bias is the first step in combating it. Read more →

Related Resources

• The article above is the second in a series of three. Read the first article in this series at this link and the third article in this series at this link.
   
• Understanding Clergy Pay: A Working Report on Compensation Trends in the UMC and Missouri - This report takes a thoughtful look at how we compensate our clergy — not only from a financial perspective, but as a reflection of our theology, values, and care for those called to ministry.
   
• Unpacking Clergy Compensation Trends in Missouri - We hosted a special Zoom webinar to help you further explore the insights from the clergy compensation report. The recording is available at the link above.
   
• Save-the-Date for the 2026 Lead(Her) Conference - April 20-22, 2026, at Resurrection Church in Leawood

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