Praise for
Now That I’m Called

This is the exact book that I have always wanted to give to my female students. Here is a book that includes a wonderful biblical exposition of the theme of a “call” to ministry, lots of biographical stories about women who have gone into ministry, and some great tips on how to find your place in the harvest of gospel workers. This is simply mandatory reading for anyone contemplating going to seminary or engaging in ministry.

MICHAEL F. BIRD (PhD, University of Queensland), Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

Kristen Padilla discusses this important issue in the correct manner: from the Bible, with an emphasis on the Bible’s original languages and contexts and a heart for ministry rather than controversy. This volume is much needed, as conservative, moderate, and liberal Christians all seem confused about the nature and importance of rigorous theological training for women who teach the Bible in homes, churches, and academic settings.

PAUL HOUSE, professor of divinity, Beeson Divinity School

Kristen Padilla offers an encouraging and carefully written work to help women thoughtfully discern their calling, to consider what their calling might look like in practical ministry terms, and ways of preparation for that ministry. She surveys biblical women whose ministries testified to God’s call in their lives and introduces contemporary women who illustrate the same work of God in today’s contexts. Padilla handles the Biblical text carefully and responsibly, offering Christ-focused explanations without shying away from difficult texts. She is empathetic, methodical, and a wonderfully patient guide.

STEFANA DAN LAING, assistant professor of divinity and theological librarian, Beeson Divinity School

My first reaction to this book was how much I wish I had it when I felt called to ministry as a teenager! Its greatest strengths are the emphasis on the biblical view of calling and the examples of women serving in different ministerial contexts. Whether you are a woman who feels called or a mentor to women, this is a go-to resource to walk you through a vocational calling to ministry.

COURTNEY TROTTER, youth director, The Gathering Church, Durham, North Carolina

I’m always on the lookout for books that get beyond the debate to patiently and reasonably guide women through what the Bible says about their call to ministry. Kristen Padilla’s Now That I’m Called is that book. It is not only what I will recommend to my students but also what I’ll buy for my daughter.

JOSEPH R. DODSON (PhD, University of Aberdeen, Scotland), associate professor of biblical studies, Ouachita Baptist University

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Now That I’m Called

Copyright © 2018 by Kristen Padilla

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ePub Edition © May 2018: ISBN 978-0-310-53219-4

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International ...