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New book details the breakthroughs, victories and blessings of ‘Pioneer Black Clergywomen’ as they walk their calling
February 18, 2022

A compilation of success stories of nine Black clergywomen
of the United Methodist Church from 1974 to 2016


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New release Pioneer Black Clergywomen (published by WestBow Press) from Josephine Whitely-Fields, PhD, MDiv, puts the spotlight on the successes, breakthroughs and victories of nine Black clergywomen who overcame racism, sexism and economic discrimination in the United Methodist Church from 1974 to 2016.

This volume includes stories that highlight Black clergywomen who broke racial and gender barriers, were trailblazers for Black women and women of color who aspire to enter ordained ministry, and who laid the groundwork for greater inclusion of marginalized people in the church. Their stories illustrate how the Holy Spirit is at work in ordinary people who said yes to ordained ministry. Despite enduring many challenges and injustices in the predominately White male vocation, these women accomplished victories made possible by the intervening power of God through prayer, hard work, perseverance and support from members of the United Methodist Church and the greater society.






“I wanted to preserve the stories of some of the pioneer Black clergywomen who have forged ahead in a predominant White denomination, and have successfully facilitated spiritual, numerical, and financial growth in the churches entrusted to their care,” the author states. “It is my hope that these stories will be a resource for the United Methodist denomination as we strive to dismantle racism with a renewed commitment while including dismantling sexism, ageism, classism, and economic discrimination against Black Clergywomen.”

Pioneer Black Clergywomen is written to inspire and support Black women and women of color who aspire to enter ordained ministry, provide resources for dismantling injustices and inequality in the church universal, and encourage any person seeking to become more Christ-like in everyday living.

About the Author
Josephine Whitely-Fields, PhD, MDiv, retired after 40 years of ministry. She pastored churches in three states, ministered as director of outreach and missions in the Western Pennsylvania Conference United Methodist Church, was founder and CEO of four 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations in Western Pennsylvania, and served as associate dean of doctoral studies and adjunct faculty at United Theological Seminary. She earned a Ph.D. degree in formative spirituality at Duquesne University, a master of divinity at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, a Master of Arts in religion at Pittsburgh Theological University, a Master of Arts in formative spirituality at Duquesne University, and an equivalent Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Proceeds benefit Black Clergywomen Scholarships.





















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