On Being Commissioned

There are several moments that I could pick as critical markers on my journey to this doctoral degree, but this picture captures my favorite one.

Here I am, being spiritually commissioned to carry forward the fruit of my research to the church in order to reach the world. And what a joy to be launched on my way by Dr. Betsy Glanville, my dissertation mentor.

May God use this research, and may God use me, to help our faith communities discern ways to form flourishing male/female ministry partnerships in greater measure!