Books

Discover Leanne's impactful research in books that illuminate the challenges women face as she offers pathways to lasting organizational change.

  • Book cover titled 'Confronting Sacred Inequalities' by Leanne M. Dzubinski, with subtitle 'Creating Christian Organizations Where Women Thrive', featuring green and gold decorative elements on a purple background.

    Confronting Sacred Inequalities: Creating Christian Organizations Where Women Thrive

    Dzubinski uncovers the subtle barriers that limit women in Christian spaces. She provides clear guidance for leaders who want to foster communities shaped by justice and shared flourishing.

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  • Book cover titled 'Glass Walls' by Amy Diehl and Leanne M. Dzubinski, discussing gender bias barriers and women's experiences at work, with a minimalist design and a female icon.

    Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work

    Glass Walls uncovers the hidden patterns of gender bias that limit women’s potential at work. Drawing on original research, Diehl and Dzubinski offer a clear framework and practical steps to dismantle these barriers and build healthier, more equitable workplaces.

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  • Book cover titled 'Women in the Mission of the Church' by Leanne M. Dzubinski and Anneke H. Stasson, featuring a painted portrait of a woman with dark hair and a serious expression, set against a colorful abstract background.

    Women in the Mission of the Church

    This accessibly written book tells the story of women throughout church history, demonstrating their integral participation in the church's mission. It highlights the legacies of a wide variety of women, showing how they have overcome obstacles to their ministries and have transformed cultural constraints to spread the gospel and build the church.

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  • Book cover titled 'Playing by the Rules: How Women Lead in Evangelical Mission Organizations' by Leanne M. Dzubinski, published by the American Society of Missiology.

    Playing by the Rules: How Women Lead in Evangelical Mission Organizations

    This book explores how women lead within evangelical mission organizations through the candid stories of twelve senior leaders. Their experiences expose ongoing challenges and point to practical changes that can strengthen organizational culture.

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Why do women often struggle to thrive in Christian workplaces?

In Confronting Sacred Inequalities, Leanne Dzubinski shows how secular inequalities have been imported into Christian spaces and treated as sacred. Beliefs about women that don't align with Scripture and God's view of women have too often been promoted as biblical. She identifies five pitfalls that often occur in Christian organizations, making it difficult for women to flourish.

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Confronting Sacred Inequalities
Editorial Reviews

  • "Dzubinski paints a well-researched and heartbreaking picture of what women experience every day in the workplace. It's a rare quality to confront and provide hope. Dzubinski masterfully accomplishes both. This is an essential read for all people, and especially my fellow male leaders."

    -Gregg Okesson, Asbury Theological Seminary

  • "An exceptional guide in navigating workplace expectations for women and men. Thoroughly researched and elegantly written, we have needed this wisdom for years!"

    -Mimi Haddad, president, CBE International

  • "Dzubinski calls us to create more humane work environments for women and men, while giving us practical suggestions for how to do so. A must-read for leaders who want to foster a more empowering and equitable workplace."

    -Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu, Westmont College

  • "Each of the five gender-related issues addressed by Dzubinski is framed within a context of a helpful synthesis of the relevant literature along with practical suggestions for making Christian organizations healthier workplaces for all. Leaders in Christian organizations will likely find fresh insights and have aha moments that can contribute to more effective leadership."

    -Karen A. Longman, Azusa Pacific University (emerita)

  • "Dzubinski prophetically exposits five different narratives that plague the church and relegate women to the margins. Read this book if you're serious about helping women to thrive in the church."

    -Rob Dixon, senior fellow, InterVarsity Institute

Reader Reflections

  • "An educational and insightful portrait of organizational bias."

    -Shannon N.

    “Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work”

  • "As a woman who has been in the workforce for many years, 'Glass Walls' really resonated with my own personal experiences, and allowed me to understand how gender bias converges in multiple ways and which often acts to prevent women from realizing their full leadership potential."

    -Melanie S.

    “Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work”

  • "So many shared experiences from successful and aspiring women leaders that resonated."

    -Amazon reviewer

    “Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work”

  • "Clearly written, with an astonishing survey of women instrumental to the church. Love the sheer breadth of this book."

    -John

    “Women in the Mission of the Church”

  • "Sometimes you need stories to remind you of God's work in the world. Though there have been many books and opinions about women in ministry and their place in God's kingdom, this one provides illustrations of women who fulfilled the call of God in the Church, among pressures and cultural constraints."

    -Rosa S.

    “Women in the Mission of the Church”

  • "With its emphasis on obstacles as well as opportunities, and its exploration of the dynamics that have often erased women’s stories, this book is meant to provoke as well as inspire."

    -Marti

    “Women in the Mission of the Church”

  • "Overall, Glass Walls is an essential read for anyone who cares about workplace equality, whether you’re an employee, manager, or executive. It’s a powerful reminder that while the barriers may be invisible, they are not insurmountable."

    -Kirti

    “Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work”

SCHOLARLY RECOGNITION

Women in the Mission of the Church has been widely recognized for its scholarly contribution.

The book received the American Society of Missiology Book Award for Excellence in Missiology in 2021, was named a winner in Outreach Magazine’s Outreach Resources of the Year for Theology and Biblical Studies in 2022, and was selected as one of ten outstanding books by the International Bulletin of Mission Research in April 2022.

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