Men can say they support women in ministry all they want - but to truly support women requires action. Dr. Rob Dixon, author of Allies in Ministry, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how men can actively support women in ministry through everyday actions and leadership choices. Rob explains the gap between believing in women in ministry and living it out, showing how subtle patterns like exclusion, silence, or inaction continue to hold women back. He introduces a framework of practical allyship roles—like listening, amplifying, advocating, and sponsoring—that help men take responsibility for change. Grounded in both lived experience and the biblical vision of shared leadership, Rob demonstrates how supporting women in ministry is not optional but central to faithful Christian leadership.
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Important Links:
Allies in Ministry: How Men Can Support Women in God’s Mission by Rob Dixon - https://amzn.to/3PHM5kS (affiliate)
Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships by Rob Dixon - https://amzn.to/4sMToWU (affiliate)
Penny Preaches by Rob and Amy Dixon - https://amzn.to/4bOAKYM (affiliate)
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin - https://amzn.to/4s8jvq5 (affiliate)
Rob on X - https://x.com/robfdixon
Rob on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rdixondis/
Dr. Rob Dixon is a professor, author, and speaker focused on equipping churches to practice shared leadership between men and women. Rob has spent nearly three decades with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and also teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University. He is the author of Allies in Ministry and Together in Ministry, and co-author of the children’s book Penny Preaches.
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