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A Woman Called:Piecing Together the Ministry Puzzle
The call to ministry is profound and life-changing, one that women are often forbidden to answer. In this sensitive and moving memoir Sara Barton speaks openly and vulnerably about how the conflict has played out in her life.
Paperback, 220 pages
Published
June 13th 2012
by Leafwood Publishers
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Sara Barton has written an eloquent, elegant, thoughtful, powering and empowering book, one that wrestles with scripture, shares her own story, and calls for the church to recognize the gifts of all God's children. If you have any questions about women in ministry, read this book. If you already welcome women in ministry read this with empathy for one who remains in a community that is largely closed to her voice and yet is willing to be that voice, not only for herself, but for all women.
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This book is a memoir about Sara Barton. A lady who felt called to preach in a church that doesn't allow the women to do any public speaking. It chronicles her frustrations, her thoughts and her insights into the "minefield" of female ministers and public ministry.
Sara Barton is a good writer. Her style of writing and presentation make for an enjoyable read. She peppered the book with stories and antidotes that softened the message that she was presenting.
I enjoyed reading the book, but finished...more
Sara Barton is a good writer. Her style of writing and presentation make for an enjoyable read. She peppered the book with stories and antidotes that softened the message that she was presenting.
I enjoyed reading the book, but finished...more
I won this book from Goodreads First Reads program.
Barton tells the story of her call to be a minister of God's Word and the resistence she has faced from her church, the Church of Christ, as a result. Her church doesn't let woman be ministers. There are many other religious denominations that limit what woman can do. Barton disagress with her churches stance but she won't leave the denomination.
Barton does a good job of setting out both sides of the arguement. I agree with her view but I do thi...more
Barton tells the story of her call to be a minister of God's Word and the resistence she has faced from her church, the Church of Christ, as a result. Her church doesn't let woman be ministers. There are many other religious denominations that limit what woman can do. Barton disagress with her churches stance but she won't leave the denomination.
Barton does a good job of setting out both sides of the arguement. I agree with her view but I do thi...more
Having grown up in a church background, albeit not in a particular denomination, I have never settled for myself what the church as a whole believes or promotes (or should) about women in leadership and in particular as preachers. I was skeptical picking this one up, knowing Mrs. Barton comes from a different theological background than I (she has always been involved in the Churches of Christ) and that many "progressive" groups of today promote an idea simply because it is socially acceptable,...more
This is the best work on women in the ministry of preaching and teaching I have come across. Sara does not rely on the winds of culture or political correctness to present her case for women.
My personal convictions on the call of my sisters to preach the work underwent a complete turnaround about 3 years ago. Although our theological reasons on the basis of scripture are different I can fully embrace her work as though been the same as my own.
My personal convictions on the call of my sisters to preach the work underwent a complete turnaround about 3 years ago. Although our theological reasons on the basis of scripture are different I can fully embrace her work as though been the same as my own.
I won this book as Good reads First read. I honestly thought it would be completely different. This is not my style of book and I just wasn't able to get into it. I understand it is a true self story. This is just my own personal opinion. It is not a reflection of any kind toward the Author in anyway.
This book is lovely and clearly-written. As a woman who is about to attend seminary and trying to understand how to navigate so many different viewpoints about women in ministry, this book is important. It's a great book for any Christian wondering how to better live in the body of Christ.
Sara writes a compelling book. Her writing style is engaging and interesting, prompting the reader to stretch their minds and hearts. The overarching message is of love, unity, and movement. Good job of delivering your message Sara!
Well thought out and well written.
I won this book free through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. Very well written. You can tell she is very passionate about the book and her whole heart went into writing the book. Thank you for sharing the book. A story which shows no matter how difficult you should never give up on you dreams.
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