Abstract

This chapter invites the reader to study the place of women in the local church and the business world. Information from surveys and interviews was gathered specifically for this study, including a section on the theological beliefs of large and growing churches nationwide to women leaders in ministry and business. Church leadership and successful women participated in this study. Through their contributions, one can identify patterns of the current environment and needs for the church and women leaders today. A leadership movement is happening among women today! They are becoming more influential in the ministry and marketplace environments. More churches believe women can lead, some are acting this out, and others are shifting the culture to make room for women leaders. Due to the pressure on this topic, women leaders must know what they believe and how it is biblically based.