DEAR ADDIE | Baptist Women in Ministry

DEAR ADDIE: Is it too late? Am I too Old?

Jan 1, 2015 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I graduated from seminary nearly thirty years ago and am now 56.I served in a variety of ministry roles during my 20s and early 30s, but then I took some time away from ministry to be home with my children. My youngest child is now in high school, and I...

DEAR ADDIE: I Miss Seminary

Dec 4, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I have been out of seminary and in full-time ministry for a few years now. In those first few years, it seemed obvious how to implement the skills and information that I learned in classes and from books. But recently I have found myself struggling. It has...

Dear Addie: Surrounded by Incompetence

Nov 19, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I am new in my ministry position at a small church, but I quickly discovered that several of the key lay leaders, the ones in charge of financial details and decision making, are … well, they are incompetent. They haven’t done their job. They don’t keep...

Dear Addie: Help! I’m Preaching on Sunday!

Nov 5, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, What advice would you give to a female minister who is preaching one of her first sermons in front of a sizable congregation? I took preaching class years ago in seminary but have had few chances to exercise those skills, perhaps in part because I am a...

Dear Addie: Confused

Oct 23, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I have been in the “search mode,” looking for a ministry placement. A week ago a really amazing church contacted me about an open position and invited me for an interview. I was so excited that I called lots of family members and friends, but...

DEAR ADDIE: Fed Up

Oct 2, 2014 | DEAR ADDIE

Dear Addie, I am currently serving in a church that is best described as toxic. The staff is dysfunctional, the personnel committee seems to be disinterested in creating a work environment that is nurturing, anytime I bring up any concern I’m automatically shut...