"D ebra Harmon and Barbara Rhodes have written a compelling reminder that the way things are now are not the way they have always been and that the contemporary path to ministry for women has not been and is not always easy. In so many subtle ways we males still tend to dominate the show...I recognize that I will never fully understand the impact of the 'glass ceiling' on their ministries and the subtle but real ways that we have inhibited the potential of women clergy. Through their compelling first-person, real-life experiences Barbara and Debra are helping us to look at ourselves and our ministries today."
--John R. Deckenback, conference minister, Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ
With humor and energy Debra Harmon and Barbara Rhodes look back through their experiences of seeking a position, accepting a call, negotiating equitable salary and benefit packages, accepting the lack of acceptance of some parishioners, finding their particular strengths in ministry, and working within the local church and the local community to extend God’s kingdom.
Despite all the barriers met and opposition faced, the authors come out with a tone of joy and enthusiasm for ministry. They show how following God’s call has brought difficult times for family and friends, but in the end has proved joyful and rewarding for all. Thus they conclude by welcoming all their sisters to follow God’s call no matter the obstacles and find the same joy and fulfillment they have found.
