Gifted: Women in Leadership - Paperback

by Deborah Duncan (Author)

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.

Back Jacket

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.

Author Biography

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 thatoften reflect her professional life and personal faith.