Before I became an endorsed clergywoman in the Alliance of Baptists, I was ordained in 1985 by a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Seventh and James Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and became active in Southern Baptist Women in Ministry (SBWIM). A few years later, I was endorsed by the SBC for […]
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Ruah, Spirit Flowing
Ruah, Spirit flowing, keeps our visions glowing; She inspires our growing. Ruah, Breath of power, moves through wind and showers; with Her we will flower. Words © 2019 Jann Aldredge-Clanton Music © 2019 Katie Ketchum. Climate change is real, and it’s happening fast. I won’t cite the troubling statistics, but I’ll offer hope that […]
Shekhinah Guides Our Peaceful Way
Shekhinah guides our peaceful way, renewing us each day. Within our souls She will stay; within our souls She will stay. Shekhinah gives us energy, renewing you and me. With Her our spirits are free; with Her our spirits are free. Words © 2019 Jann Aldredge-Clanton Music © 2019 Katie Ketchum Our journeys often lead […]
Ruah Creates Day and Night
Ruah creates day and night, filling the world with delight. Heaven and Earth sing Her praise, showing Her glory always. Her creation shines, spreading Love Divine. Ruah brings beauty to life, lifting our spirits to thrive. She gives us power to rise, soaring as high as the skies. We reflect Her grace, shining in each […]
When God Whispered My Name
When God Whispered My Name has just been published, and I’m honored that my story is included. In this book, co-edited by Rev. Kathy Manis Findley and Dr. Kay Wilson Shurden, nineteen Baptist women ministers tell our stories of life and sacred calling, describing hostile environments of rejection, churches that dismissed our call, and some […]