Assembly, Advocacy, and a Trailblazer for Women’s Ordination
Dr. Ashley Boggan welcomes Sally Vonner and Tara Barnes, leaders from United Women in Faith, who preview the upcoming Assembly 2026 and reflect on the vital lay ministries of deaconesses and home missioners. Plus, the Rev. Dr. Emily Nelms Chastain tells the story of M. Madeline Southard, whose fearless leadership helped change the future for women in ministry.
To register for United Women in Faith’s Assembly 2026, go to UWFaith.org/Assembly.
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