African-American Clergywomen in the Baptist Church, a Narrative Inquiry
Meux, Consuelo
University of Phoenix
2020
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D.M.
University of Phoenix
2020
The purpose of this qualitative research study with a narrative inquiry design was to acquire the insights of 15 African-American Baptist clergywomen and each of their particular journeys to overcoming barriers that led to their success in attaining senior pastoral leadership positions. In particular, there was a specific exploration of education, mentorship, training, assumptions, and barriers that were instrumental in their perspective success. In this qualitative narrative inquiry, the researcher obtained insights into the leadership