Inaugural Junia Awards Recognize Adventist Women Leaders

The Association of Adventist Women has announced the recipients of its inaugural Junia Awards, recognizing women leaders in various divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, aiming to encourage and highlight their contributions in church life. Meanwhile, discussions within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) highlight the contentious issue of women's ordination, with significant divisions emerging over its acceptance and implications for church unity. In Texas, organizations like the Christian Women’s Job Corps and Hagar’s Heart are collaborating to support low-income women and domestic abuse survivors, emphasizing empowerment and self-worth recovery. Additionally, women of color in progressive Christian spaces are seeking alternative spiritual support as they navigate feelings of alienation within traditional evangelical contexts. Lastly, Kelly King, a women's minister, discusses the evolving nature of women's ministry, advocating for a focus on Jesus and the potential for women to serve in diverse roles within the church.