We are excited for our new series, Chew on This! Spend your lunch break learning and sharing (and eating) as you listen to our guest presenter. The Chew on This series will alternate months with our VBWIM online Coffee Break.
At the 200th annual meeting in November, messengers to the BGAV voted to pass a motion approving the creation of a task force to explore further ways to support and advocate for women in leadership roles among Virginia Baptists. We are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Kristin Adkins Whitesides, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Winchester, who presented the motion to give us an update on the work of the task force.
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I move that the Executive Board of the Baptist General Association of Virginia appoint a seven-member task force to explore programs, resources, policies, initiatives and relationships which further support and advocate for women in pastoral, ministerial, and leadership roles among Virginia Baptists.
As women in ministry, we have answered the Spirit’s calling on our lives to serve God’s purposes in the world. We teach, and we preach. We pray, and we serve. We visit hospitals and bedsides, plan mission trips, and lead Vacation Bible School. Our ministry does not denigrate or undercut the ministry of men. Instead, it enhances, deepens, and expands our shared mission. We are an integral part of the church’s work, whether we are ordained or not.”
Kristin Adkins Whitesides in presenting the motion.
