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Women Proclaimed The First Resurrection — But Rarely Lead Today’s Churches
Women Proclaimed The First Resurrection — But Rarely Lead Today’s Churches

(ANALYSIS) On Easter, U.S. churches fill with worshippers, yet few are led by women despite rising numbers in clergy training. This disparity contrasts with Gospel accounts that name women, especially Mary Magdalene, as the first to witness and proclaim Jesus’ resurrection, underscoring their foundational role.

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Analysis, Christianity, protestants, Women, womenMary F. FoskettMary F. Foskett, Easter, women clergy, church leadership, gender inequality, Christianity, New Testament, resurrection, Mary Magdalene, Gospel accounts, preaching, U.S. congregations, theology, pastors, religious leadership, Synoptic Gospels, Easter 2026, analysis, women, Secondary featureComment