It’s no secret that evangelicals are deeply divided in their view of women’s roles. Marriage, career, and ministry all present unique challenges for Christians who want to be faithful to biblical teaching while navigating the expectations of modern society. The debate has even inspired competing schools of thought: complementarians believe the Bible sets clear limits on women’s leadership roles; egalitarians advocate for women’s full equality.
In our increasingly polarized world, is there a way to bridge the chasm and build consensus?
Join CT on August 23 at 2 p.m. EDT for a thoughtful online discussion featuring women from different points on the complementarian/egalitarian spectrum, in dialogue about how they can support each other across their differences and how God is working through each of their ministries.
The panelists (see bios below) will also respond to audience questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow across our divides.
Free CT Webinar: Women in Conversation Across the Divide
Wednesday, August 23 at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT
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Panelists
TRINA JENKINS
Trina Jenkins is the chief ministry officer and devoted senior pastor’s wife at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland. She and her husband, John K. Jenkins Sr., are the proud parents of six children and seven grandchildren. She has a BA in sociology from the University of Maryland and an honorary DDiv from Truth Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida. She preaches and teaches at churches and other widely-attended events throughout the US and Africa, training Christian women to reach their full spiritual potential.
LAUREN MCAFEE
Lauren McAfee is the founder and visionary of Stand for Life. She is also director for ministry investments at Hobby Lobby and previously worked for Museum of the Bible. Lauren is the author of several books, including Beyond Our Control and Created in the Image of God. She has an MA in pastoral counseling and theological studies, as well as a ThM, and is currently pursuing a PhD in ethics and public policy with Russell Moore as her supervisor. She and her husband Michael live in Oklahoma City and have two daughters, Zion and Zara, through the blessing of adoption.
SUSIE OWENS
Susie C. Owens is an evangelist, author, radio host, and co-pastor of Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Washington, DC, with her husband, Bishop Alfred A. Owens Jr. The Owenses’ international preaching ministries have taken them to churches and events around the world. Susie did her undergraduate studies at Bethel Bible Institute and Brooks College before receiving an MA in religious studies from Howard University School of Divinity and a DMin in African American leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.
LILLY H. PARK
Dr. Lilly Park serves as associate professor of biblical counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She joined the Southwestern faculty in 2020. Her research areas include theological anthropology, marriage and family, and cross-cultural competencies. Lilly is the author of numerous articles and essays.
NICOLE MASSIE MARTIN
Nicole Massie Martin is the chief impact officer for Christianity Today, an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the author of two books, Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. A nationally recognized speaker, Nicole earned a BA from Vanderbilt University, an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a DMin from Gordon-Conwell. She resides in Maryland with her husband, Mark, and their two daughters.
KARA BETTIS CARVALHO
Kara Bettis Carvalho is an award-winning journalist and associate features editor at Christianity Today. She earned her master of theology degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in staff and lay leadership roles at her local church. Among the many stories she has written for CT, last year she wrote about “Scottish Complementarians Who Teach Women to Preach.”