ministry
“I came from where people weren’t sure about women in ministry. Women, including my mother, did a lot of lay ministry. And I was given leadership opportunities as a young person, too. But formalizing that into a pastoral role was not in our paradigm… At seminary you learn about how your background shaped you, how God is shaping you now, where God is calling you in the future. This is important for your pastorate. There are so many different people at so many different junctures in their walk with God, and knowing your own story helps them to know theirs, too.” –Lorie Hershey, as quoted in The Mennonite (01/20/09)
Lorie Hershey, mdiv ’05 // Pastor, West Philadelphia (Pa.) Mennonite Church // Shares building with other congregations and community organizations
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