A report for the 2023 Baptist Women in Leadership Study
Australian Baptist Ministries (ABM) National Council approached NCLS Research to undertake research to provide insights into women in ministry leadership, including a national picture of women in ministry, roles and responsibilities, leadership competencies, challenges and other relevant information.
About
This Summary Report presents key findings about Baptist women in ministry leadership. The results are taken from the series of full reports and are designed to provide a summary overview across each area of research.
Topics include:
- demographics;
- roles and training;
- wellbeing;
- views of church health; and
- the impact of COVID.
Who took part?
534 women with a lay or pastoral leadership role, in Baptist churches across Australia.
Commissioned by Australian Baptist Ministries and undertaken by NCLS Research
“Australian Baptist Ministries are pleased to launch these research findings, as they give us a better picture nationally of the numbers, demographics, and experience of women in ministry in our churches.”
Rev Mark Wilson and Rev Dr Melinda Cousins, Australian Baptist Ministries
“We commend ABM for their investment in research into the views and experiences of women in leadership roles in Baptist churches. Regardless of the findings, the intentional act of listening communicates the value of the women who minister and lead in Baptist churches.”
Dr Ruth Powell, NCLS Research
