2024 IM Palmer Grant Awardee
The women-in-ministry topic, for instance, will address how the culture in India can still reflect the misconception of women being inferior to men. Many women who aspire to enter Christian ministry and experience theological training do not find many opportunities in the church to serve, except a few who select a ministry of teaching in theological institutions. Ordained women with pastoral ministry skills are usually limited to use their education and ability only in ministries to women or children. Domestic violence is another area that the church has failed to address. Often domestic violence is suppressed within the family. “A Voice for the Voiceless” project is designed to create mass awareness of this problem so that it can lead to open discussion and measurable action in the church.
The Rev. Samaresh Nayak, Executive Director of IMCC, observes:
“Thanks to the Palmer grant, we believe that this training can bring robust women’s leadership that will improve our homes, churches, and communities at large. This can happen particularly as those men who are presently key leaders of the different part- ner groups can gain further understanding about the situations faced by women. In that way these women who are prepared for leadership positions can be encouraged and endorsed as legitimate leaders.”
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