Need to Know
Need to Know
Empowering Female Leadership and Why It’s Essential for the Future of the Church
Curated by Danielle Strickland
Change requires us to listen to voices outside of our norm.
Our church is grappling with a crisis marked by declining attendance, political polarization, and culture wars. Amidst this crisis is the persistent exclusion of women. How can we truly embody Jesus’ vision for the church when we silence and sideline over half the congregation? Even when women are permitted to lead, they are frequently overlooked and left out of decision-making. The result? A depleted church with women leaving in droves.
Why have we limited women’s contributions? Consider what transformation might be possible if we choose to learn from and listen to women gifted to lead. It’s past time we elevated the voices of those closest to the issues and best equipped to provide meaningful solutions.
Need to Know draws on the perspectives of twenty-one authors—a diverse company of predominantly female voices who impart personal experience, theological analysis, and historical study. They challenge the prevailing structures, examine the benefits of empowering leadership, and envision a future where women and men lead together. This book is an essential resource for every church leader to create a more equitable and thriving church.
Contributing authors:
Alan Hirsch
Mandy Smith
Dr. Oneya Fennell Okuwobi
Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
Anita Giardina Lee
Inés Velásquez-McBryde
Jo Saxton
Bob Ekblad
Scot McKnight
Aaron White
Dr. Mimi Haddad
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Rios
Beth Allison Barr
Janet Munn
Lori Anne Thompson
Angela Lam
Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker
Dr. Tammy Dunahoo
Carolyn Whatley
Mariah Humphries
Meghann Jaeger
Lisa Rodriguez-Watson
ENDORSEMENTS
“Empowering female leadership is a central challenge for the church. This book gives a powerful voice to a diverse group of thinkers who write prophetically with passion, insight, and eloquence.”
REV. NICKY GUMBEL, Alpha International
“Need to Know should be mandatory reading for Christian men. Come for the challenge; stay for the theological depth and thoughtful, reconstructive vision.”
JOASH THOMAS, national director, mobilization and advocacy, International Justice Mission
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