Allies in Ministry

""Rob Dixon is a champion for women in leadership, and he has written another practical resource for churches and leaders. Every faith community should read and use this book."" -- Heather Matthews, author of Confronting Sexism in the Church ""Allies in Ministry offers a thoughtful, sober reflection and inspired pathway forward for men supporting women. I found myself longing for more of this kind of embodied partnership."" -- Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, author of Redeemer: God's Lovingkindness in the Book of Ruth ""Rob Dixon has done it again with this mission critical, biblically grounded, and accessible guide to fostering equitable, hospitable environments where women and men can lead together, freely and fully. His seven-step pathway and stages of allyship meet men wherever they are on the journey, offering practical, Spirit-led steps that can be readily adapted to diverse ministry contexts. Rob's call to deeper partnership, accountability, and authentic transformation is both invitational and challenging—an essential resource for catalyzing liberating, Christlike change in the church today."" -- Liz Testa, director of equity-based hospitality and women's transformation and leadership for the Reformed Church in America ""I admire how Rob Dixon's work integrates Scriptural foundations with contemporary evidence. It is an honest conversation that prioritizes unity and hopeful possibility rather than casting judgment. Rob writes with an appropriate balance of tenderness and firm conviction, providing space for reflection and application. This book is a win for the kingdom, and the church will benefit when individuals read this book and implement the truths that are unpacked about God's original intent for women and men in ministry and the unique opportunity men are given to serve as allies to women."" -- Carla Working, director of clergy care and development for The Wesleyan Church ""How can Christian men elevate and honor women, coming alongside them as egalitarian collaborators for a gender-inclusive church and society? Look no further than Rob Dixon's powerful Allies in Ministry. Dixon leverages evidence from Scripture and his own in-depth qualitative interviews with ministerial leaders to show men the pathway to stronger leadership, humble allyship, and Christ-like partnership with women in the ministry."""" -- Brad Johnson and David Smith, coauthors of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace