{"title":"Coming Soon","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe the first to receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour upcoming book releases by pre-ordering your copy today!  Browse our \"Coming Soon\" collection of our newest, fresh-off-the-press titles so that you are in the know before it even hits the shelves.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beyond-the-stained-glass-ceiling","title":"Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Women Clergy in a Still-Patriarchal Church","description":"\u003ch4\u003eby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/pages\/gayeuski-alina\"\u003eAlina Gayeuski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Read a Sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/Beyond_the_Stained_Glass_Ceiling_Sample.pdf?v=1768581690\"\u003eRead a Sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop just surviving the \"stained glass ceiling\" and start building a church where every leader is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the right to ordination was won decades ago, invisible patriarchal structures still force women clergy to portage around systemic obstacles just to exercise their call. It is heartbreaking to see gifted leaders leave the ministry or diminish their own voices because the institution remains stuck in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not have to accept this as \"just the way things are.\" In \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Stained Glass Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e, Rev. Dr. Alina Gayeuski serves as your guide to move from survival to transformation. By naming the painful truths of sexism and sharing anonymized stories from across mainline Protestantism, she provides a roadmap to dismantle outdated barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how to foster a \u003cem\u003efeminist church\u003c\/em\u003e—a community that operates from a place of abundance, values relationship over hierarchy, and ensures the next generation of leaders can flourish. Join the movement to create a sanctuary that finally reflects the full, beautiful diversity of the body of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“With devastating detail and evocative imagery, Rev. Alina Gayeuski describes a church not much more open to women’s actual leadership than sixty years ago. Yet she offers a hopeful vision of a church that breaks the bonds of patriarchy and makes way, at last, for a new beginning.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President (retired), Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the US and Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Stained Glass Ceiling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfronts the pervasive and global challenges facing women in ministry, even in churches that affirm women’s ordination. Gayeuski insists that efforts to decolonize the church must also dismantle patriarchal practices that limit women’s full inclusion and leadership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President\/Chief Executive Officer, United Church of Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bold and courageously prophetic,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Stained Glass Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a timely, necessary, and urgent call to interrogate and deconstruct decades of discrimination against female clergy. Its visionary call for a feminist church where all can flourish is compelling, hopeful, and inspiring.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, associate professor of preaching and worship, Lexington Theological Seminary, author of \u003ci\u003ePreaching and Social Issues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“With courage and story, Alina Gayeuski names the patriarchy that holds the church imprisoned—and calls it to finally break the stained-glass ceiling. Her message is ultimately hopeful, urging the church to become a full expression of the God who calls every human beloved.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary Kay DuChene, co-director of LeaderWise and co-author of \u003ci\u003eA Path to Belonging: Overcoming Clergy Loneliness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is an urgent summons to all who envision a church where women can thrive without sacrificing the fullness of who we are. Gayeuski does not ask for cracks in the ceiling—she hands us a hammer to dismantle patriarchy so new systems can emerge.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRev. Christa M. Compton, PhD, bishop of the New Jersey Synod of the ELCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sharp critique joins creative vision in this eye-opening and hope-inspiring little book. Gayeuski invites the church into a difficult but essential conversation about exclusion—and into a feminist future where all can flourish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Jon Pahl PhD, Peter Paul and Elizabeth Hagan Professor of the History of Christianity, United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg\/Philadelphia, and author of \u003ci\u003eFethullah Gulen: A Life of Hizmet, Why a Muslim Scholar in Pennsylvania Matters to the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Through personal stories and examples of discrimination, this book urges the church to reform its understanding of what it means to serve as a Beloved child of God. It is a practical and valuable tool for Bible studies, call committees, and seminaries.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRev. Dr. Patricia Davenport, former bishop, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Written skillfully and rooted in both experience and research, this book explores the realities women clergy face within patriarchal church structures. Gayeuski offers feminist pathways toward transforming ecclesial culture into one of genuine flourishing.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Natalia Marandiuc, associate professor of systematic theology and director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Program, United Lutheran Seminary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Stained Glass Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esparks the imagination of what might be possible if we work together to create change. Gayeuski helps us see beyond entrenched patriarchy so women can serve fully and powerfully in the church.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRev. Dr. Karyn L Wiseman, the Stuempfle-Folkemer Professor of Homiletics, United Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg + Philadelphia, author of \u003ci\u003eQueering the Pulpit: A Sexegetical Approach to Preaching an Inclusive Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“While often sobering, the book is leavened with laugh-out-loud anecdotes that underscore its central truth: ordaining women was not enough. The church must become a place that says to everyone, ‘This place is made for you.’”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Karla Bohmbach, professor of religious studies at Susquehanna University, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelinsgrove, PA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Interviews and personal stories are masterfully woven with rigorous research, offering both clarity about patriarchal church systems and hope for a different future. Readers will come away with deeper understanding—and renewed possibility.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRev. Dr. Becca Ehrlich, author of \u003ci\u003eChristian Minimalism: Simple Steps for Abundant Living, \u003c\/i\u003eexecutive director of New Breath Spirituality Center and Spiritual Director (Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Alina Gayeuski is a prophet for our times, grounding her case in research, story, and heartbreakingly real accounts of women clergy. She invites readers to settle for nothing less than liberation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemilie boggis, LeaderWise staff consultant, spiritual director, reflective pastoral supervisor and ordained minister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“With truth and hope, Gayeuski illuminates the challenges women leaders still face and offers practical ways to build a more just church and world. 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Don't toss out the message of Jesus with the dirty bathwater of modern religious politics. Strengthen your faith and find the spiritual clarity you have been seeking. It is time to find the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater in the Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e offers relief for those seeking a path beyond traditional dogma:\u003cbr\u003e• Strengthening Faith Without Rigid Dogma\u003cbr\u003e• Practical Tools for Spiritual Practiceectly in the everyday world.\u003cbr\u003e• A Healing Approach to Shame and Suffering\u003cbr\u003e• Intellectual Reconciliation with Science\u003cbr\u003e• A Liberated Relationship with Scripture\u003cbr\u003e• Cultivating Deep Community and Friendship\u003cbr\u003e• Ethical Guidance for Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you are a Christian who is depressed or dismayed by much of what passes for Christianity in our time, \u003cem\u003eWater in the Desert\u003c\/em\u003e is for you. 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His writing carries the kind of kindness that sneaks up on you. He treats faith like a living thing, something that grows with us rather than scaring us into line. In a world where Christianity is too often used as a weapon, this book is a reminder that the Way of Jesus was always meant to feel like compassion, curiosity, justice, and a little bit of wonder. If you’ve been wandering or doubting or quietly trying to piece things back together, Burklo won’t give you a map. He’ll walk with you, point out where the water is, and remind you that Love is still worth trusting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eMark Sandlin\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an ordained Presbyterian Church (USA) minister, and a self-described progressive, and a co-founder of The Christian Left. He is the President and Co-executive Director at ProgressiveChristianity.org.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a pastor, chaplain, professor, author, and community organizer, Jim Burklo has spent decades wrestling with deep theological questions about the future of Christianity. In his new book, he distills his wisdom and experience to offer a vision of Christianity that is grounded in compassion, contemplation, and justice. 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