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Editor's Reflection: Summer 2026
By: Havilah Dharamraj | August 4, 2026
Framed by Joyce Kilmer's "Trees," this issue of Priscilla Papers features Nurturing women, from historical to modern women missionaries.
Eva Stuart Watt (1891–1959): Irish Initiatives in Africa
By: Ian Randall | August 4, 2026
Eva Stuart Watt, Irish missionary and writer, served in Kenya, climbed Kilimanjaro among the first women, and chronicled Africa in acclaimed books.
Nola, Tony, and Merrilyn: A Trio of New Zealand Women Leaders
By: Beulah Wood | August 4, 2026
Three Baptist women leaders, a doctor, an asylum seeker advocate, and a youth pastor, nurtured lives with courage and Christlike compassion.
Book Review: Called to Serve: Stories of Atlantic Baptist Women in Ministry
By: Taylor Murray | August 4, 2026
The editors of this volume (and the “Called to Serve” project as a whole) should be commended for helping us hear from those who have—traditionally—been overlooked in the church. It is a valuable resource that is equally informative and enriching.
Hildegard’s Green Grace
By: Kay Bonikowsky | August 4, 2026
Hildegard of Bingen's viriditas, God's 'greening' life-force,offers a rich theology of grace, creation care, and spiritual vitality for today's church.
Women in Scripture and Mission: Phoebe
By: Kimberly Dickson | May 28, 2026
Phoebe was an experienced and powerful leader, deacon, and missionary in the early church, and a coworker of Paul.
Video - Prisca and Aquila as Authoritative Teachers and Church Leaders in a Team Ministry Model
By: Aída Besançon Spencer | May 19, 2026
Aída B. Spencer's presentation defines a “teacher” from its biblical Greek basis and cites similar examples of New Testament women with authority.
Video - The Prophetess Huldah: A Woman as God’s Spokesperson Presented by Pablo Andiñach
By: Pablo R. Andiñach | May 19, 2026
Pablo Andiñach examines the prophetess Huldah in 2 Kings 22, highlighting her role as God’s spokesperson and a key leader in Israel’s reform.
Video - Solidarity or Competition in the Ministry Presented by Mayra Ugalde
By: Mayra Ugalde | May 18, 2026
Mayra Ugalde explores the story of Hannah and Peninnah in 1 Samuel, examining women in ministry, competition, and God’s calling for purpose and unity.
Video - Where are you coming from, and where are you going? A Study on Hagar with Mayra Ugalde
By: Mayra Ugalde | May 18, 2026
Mayra Ugalde explores the story of Hagar in Genesis, reflecting on identity, leadership, and God as the One who sees us in every season of life.