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Breaking Barriers: On Black Women in Pastoral Ministry | Dorothy Jenkins
Calvin Theological Seminary
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July 16, 2025
Join us for this inspiring conversation with Dr. Dorothy Jenkins, who recently completed her Doctor of Ministry degree at Calvin Theological Seminary. In this episode, Dr. Jenkins shares insights from her dissertation, “Breaking Through Barriers: An Exploration of the Ministry Journeys of Black Women in Pastoral Ministry,” with Doctor of Ministry's program director, Jeff Sajdak.
🎙 Topics covered include:
- Her journey from preacher’s kid to Doctor of Ministry graduate
- The call to ministry and overcoming unexpected barriers
- Why Black women pastors’ stories matter
- Three keys for women in ministry: faith, support, and opportunity
- A prophetic call for the church to show grace and unity
- Her encouragement to women considering seminary or doctoral studies
➡️ Listen and be challenged to support, mentor, and create opportunities for Black women called to ministry.
