Women In Ministry (Pacific)
Across the Pacific, churches are central to family and community, but leadership is predominantly male. The voices and representation of women are often excluded in decision-making, teaching and leadership, which reinforces gender power-imbalances in society.
We support women to study theology and seek ordination, equipping them for leadership in the Church and community.
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This project was proudly supported by the Alan Walker College of Evangelism from 2020 to 2023.
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Fiji
Methodist Church in Fiji, Pacific Theological College (PTC), Davuilevu Theological College
Gender Equality, Good Leaders, Strong Institutions
News from the field
- Women in Ministry Update May 2022
The Women in Ministry project supports women in the Pacific to study theology and seek ordination, equipping them for leadership in the Church and community. UnitingWorld’s Mardi Lumsden and Tanya Lee Fenwick have prepared an update about the scholars currently supported. “Our determined and resilient scholars have hit the ground running in Semester One. This is the first time all our students have been undertaking post-graduate study. It is a testament to their determination and the support of their churches. We ... - First female lecturer a win for equality
“90% of people in the Solomon Islands believe in God. When a message about women comes from the Bible, their eyes are open, they feel it has more weight. And that’s why we will see a reduction in gender-based violence and increased respect for women in our society.” If anyone has the insight to comment on what might make a difference to violence against women in the Pacific, it’s Pastor Lima Tura. The sole female lecturer at Seghe Theological College in the Solomon Islands, Lima has ...