One Lady Pastor’s Perspective
One Lady Pastor’s Perspective
by Pastor Natalie A. Francisco, Ed. D.
What are the implications of being a female pastor in the 21st century? To be quite honest, both the best and the worst prevail at the same time. Incredible joys juxtaposed by the incredulous jeers of others who even in this day and time assert that women are to be silent in the church and prohibit them from preaching or teaching behind the sacred desk. This causes both delight and despair in the minds and hearts of women who only desire to heed and obey God’s call upon their lives. Such is my dilemma as a co-pastor who happens to be female.
Raising the Standards of Christian Education
URBAN OUTREACH FOUNDATION STRIVES TO RAISE THE STANDARDS AMONG CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) – Nonprofit foundation, Urban Outreach, will host its 44th annual Christian education and leadership development conference October 1 through 4 at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.
The theme "Raising the Standards of Christian Education," will explore traditional and innovative methods to engage and enrich the ministry experience through music, worship and media. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to gain effective ways to lead congregants in transformational worship, improve current Christian education and formation programs, and increase Sunday School attendance.
