EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 43 MIN
Women in Ministry, the Church, and other things Baptist with Meredith Stone
from Elisha's Bears: Exploring Faith, Baptists, and the Bible · host Danny Chisholm
Pastor Danny talks with Reverend Dr. Meredith Stone about her work as Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry. She highlights challenges women face in ministry and the importance of mentorship and support. Meredith reflects on her own call to ministry, the changing work of BWIM through the years. She also talks about the "Billy Graham Rule" and impact of clergy and sexual abuse in the church. The discussion also touches on the 2025 "State of Women in Baptist Life" report and how it serves as a benchmark for local congregations. She also references the role of the pastor's wife in SBC life and its impact on women's ordination. Meredith has a Ph.D. from Brite Divinity School at TCU, and you find more information about her and BWIM at bwim.info.
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Pastor Danny talks with Reverend Dr. Meredith Stone about her work as Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry. She highlights challenges women face in ministry and the importance of mentorship and support. Meredith reflects on her own call to ministry, the changing work of BWIM through the years. She also talks about the "Billy Graham Rule" and impact of clergy and sexual abuse in the church. The discussion also touches on the 2025 "State of Women in Baptist Life" report and how it serves as a benchmark for local congregations. She also references the role of the pastor's wife in SBC life and its impact on women's ordination. Meredith has a Ph.D. from Brite Divinity School at TCU, and you find more information about her and BWIM at bwim.info.
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