• Undo preconceived notions of gender and re-imagine new, more inclusive conceptions of congregational leadership.

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Our 4-session course uses an intersectional lens to address congregational gendered blind spots and create strategies for change. On the individual and community levels, the course provides guiding prompts and space for self-reflection and small group discussion. On the organizational level, we highlight the use of research-informed workplace strategies for addressing outcomes of gender inequality in congregational settings. Situated in hope, the Undoing Sexism Course seeks to move congregations closer to their goals of inclusivity and equity.

course sessions

  • This session provides trauma-informed tools for critical self-reflections, interactive dialogue, and organizational change. Congregants will be guided as they consider their own relationships to systems of power and how they may impact steps toward creating more inclusive and equitable spaces.

  • This session places a critical lens on dominant images of God and biblical interpretations of women in scripture. Congregants will begin considering how the construction of a masculine God has impacted their lives and re-imagining more inclusive images of God.

  • This session introduces gender as a social construction and illustrates the various ways gender is unequally patterned throughout society. Congregants will engage in self-reflections and small group discussions related the impact of sexism on their lives and the church overall.

  • This session introduces pathways for congregational change. Congregants will engage tools for re-designing organizational elements such as paid family leave, sexual harassment, and hiring policies with the hope of creating more equitable gender outcomes.

what’s included

  • 1 preliminary consultation session

  • In-person facilitation of this four-session course

  • 1 follow-up consultation session

  • Post-facilitation homework exercises

required reading

who attends

This course is aimed at organizational change. This means that it is intended not only for church leaders but for church lay leaders and members as well. Ideally, at least 15% of the congregation attends.

Become an Undoing Sexism-certified congregation.

  • Follow a research-informed pathway to help your congregation become more inclusive and equitable.

  • Let women pastoral applicants know they have a good chance of being welcome, effective, and successful.

  • Receive an Undoing Sexism Certified Congregation logo to feature on your website and job application materials.